GPSU Cybersecurity Fall Internship

Are you a good fit for the role?

We are looking for candidates eager to begin their journey within the security industry. Qualified candidates will:

• Be physically located within the United States during the entire duration of the internship
• Be available for full-time hire no later than June 2027
• Have a basic understanding of information technology, networking, operating systems and security
• Have a genuine passion for information security
• Be motivated and eager to learn new skills
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn and use AI-enabled tools
• Have demonstrated efforts toward entering cybersecurity, which may include:
• Obtaining certifications
• Attending trainings
• Pursuing a formal education
• Participating in industry organizations
• Contributing to personal or industry projects

This position is not available for candidates living in the following states: Alaska, California, Hawaii, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Vermont, Washington and Wyoming.

Internship Details and Expectations

This is a part-time, remote paid internship ($20hr) that is offered as part of a GPSU cohort running from August 31 - November 20, 2026 . Interns are expected to:

• Work a majority of hours between 11am-4pm EST Monday through Friday, ranging from 25-29hrs/wk
• Have a personal computing device and access to high-speed internet during working hours

While the internship does allow flexible hours, interns will often be required to attend trainings and shadowing opportunities between the hours of 11am - 4pm EST, Monday - Friday. It is vital for the intern's development to attend these events, so we can only accept candidates who are largely available during these hours. For more information on our GPSU program, please visit our website.

Evaluation Process

• GPSU team receives and reviews applications as they are submitted
• Selected candidates conduct a 30-minute screen with technical recruiter
• Chosen candidates will be invited to conduct a 4-hour virtual technical assessment.
• Candidates who successfully complete the technical assessment will be invited to a 1-hour technical interview