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Application Security Intern - Southeast

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United States
GuidePoint Security LLC

Job Description

GuidePoint Security provides trusted cybersecurity expertise, solutions and services that help organizations make better decisions and minimize risk. By taking a three-tiered, holistic approach for evaluating security posture and ecosystems, GuidePoint enables some of the nation’s top organizations, such as Fortune 500 companies and U.S. government agencies, to identify threats, optimize resources and integrate best-fit solutions that mitigate risk.

Overview

As an Application Security Intern at GuidePoint Security, you will gain hands-on experience and develop core skills through training, shadowing, and defined projects. While prior directly related experience is not required, we are looking for candidates with technical aptitude, passion for Application Security, and strong communication abilities.

Coursework in computer science or related fields is preferred but not mandatory. You will work closely with experienced analysts to learn security assessment techniques, tool usage, and remediation best practices. This is a great opportunity to gain exposure to application security and determine if it aligns with your career interests.

Responsibilities

  • Shadow and assist security analysts and engineers on assessments.
  • Observe and learn how enterprise Application Security SAST, DAST, and SCA tools are used by assisting in validation of scan results, ticketing, and remediation calls.
  • Create work items using industry standard ticketing tools like Jira.
  • Work on defined tasks to gain hands-on experience.
  • Attend trainings and learn about security vulnerabilities.
  • Help document processes and write reports.
  • Gain exposure to source code reviews.

Qualifications

  • Basic understanding of application security concepts and tools like SAST, DAST, SCA.
  • Familiarity with manual testing tools like Burp Suite, or OWASP ZAP.
  • Passion for Web Development, Cyber Security, or Application Security.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Technical aptitude and ability to learn new skills quickly.
  • Eastern/Central time zone, preferred.

The below perks are for those that join the GuidePoint team full-time following the internship.

We use Greenhouse Software as our applicant tracking system and Free Busy for HR screen request scheduling. At times, your email may block our communication with you. Please be sure to check your SPAM folder so that you don't miss updates on your application.

Why GuidePoint?

GuidePoint Security is a rapidly growing, profitable, privately-held value added reseller that focuses exclusively on Information Security. Since its inception in 2011, GuidePoint has grown to over 1000 employees, established strategic partnerships with leading security vendors, and serves as a trusted advisor to more than 4,200 customers.

Firmly-defined core values drive all aspects of the business, which have been paramount to the company’s success and establishment of an enjoyable workplace atmosphere. At GuidePoint, your colleagues are knowledgeable, skilled, and experienced and will seek to collaborate and provide mentorship and guidance at every opportunity.

This is a unique and rare opportunity to grow your career along with one of the fastest growing companies in the nation.

Some added perks….

  • Remote workforce primarily (U.S. based only, some travel may be required for certain positions, working on-site may be required for Federal positions)
  • 100% employer-paid medical premiums (employee only $0 deductible and HSA plans) along with 75% employer-paid family contributions
  • 100% employer-paid dental premiums (employee only) along with 75% employer-paid family contributions
  • 12 corporate holidays and a Flexible Time Off (FTO) program
  • Healthy mobile phone and home internet allowance
  • Eligibility for retirement plan after 2 months at open enrollment
  • Pet Benefit Option

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