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.
This application is for separating service members looking to conduct an internship through DoD Skillbridge, Army Career Skills Program, or Hiring Our Heroes. This application is for those looking to transition to technical federal roles following their separation of service. These roles require a security clearance and the ability to work on-site at one of several locations. If you are unable or unwilling to work in a classified environment, please consider a Commercial Fellowship instead.
As a fellow at GuidePoint Security, you will work closely with industry-leading subject matter experts to provide first-class cyber security services. Fellows will complete in-house training programs, while working on projects to enhance their security knowledge and skills.
Fellows will gain experience through:
- Hands-On Technical Development
- Real-World Security Response
- Collaborative Project Work
- Team and Position Shadowing
- Partner-led Vendor Training and Certifications
Requirements:
- Separation from active-duty military service within the next 18 months.
- An active security clearance (Top Secret or higher).
- Eligibility to conduct an internship/fellowship through DoD Skillbridge, Army Career Skills Program, or Hiring Our Heroes.
- Located within the United States for the entire duration of the fellowship and future full-time employment opportunities.
- At least a basic knowledge of networking, common security tools and practices, as well as a passion for information security.
- Preference is given to those currently serving in IT, intelligence, or cyber positions.
Following separation, these are the locations for on-site, classified work:
- St. Louis, MO
- Bowling, VA
- Chantilly, VA
- Quantico, VA
- Reston, VA
- Springfield, VA
- Washington DC
For more information on our GPSU program, please visit our website.
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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 1,300 employees, established strategic partnerships with leading security vendors, and serves as a trusted advisor to more than 6,200 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)
- Group Medical Insurance options: Zero Deductible PPO Plan (GuidePoint pays 90% of the premium for employees and 70% for family plans (spouse/children/family) or High Deductible Health Plan with HSA (GuidePoint pays 100% of the employees premiums and 75% for family plans (spouse/children/family). If you choose the High Deductible / HSA plan, GPS will contribute in 4 equal quarterly installments: ($850 per EE annually / $1750 per family annually (includes spouse/children/family options)
- Group Dental Insurance: GuidePoint pays 100% of the premium for employees and 75% of family plans
- 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
Skills Required
- Separation from active-duty military service within the next 18 months
- An active security clearance (Secret or higher)
- Eligibility to conduct an internship/fellowship through DoD Skillbridge, Army Career Skills Program, or Hiring Our Heroes
- At least a basic knowledge of networking and common security tools and practices
- Preference is given to those currently serving in IT, intelligence, or cyber positions
GuidePoint Security Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about GuidePoint Security and has not been reviewed or approved by GuidePoint Security.
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Healthcare Strength — Company materials highlight fully covered employee premiums on a base medical plan, options including PPO and HSA, employer HSA contributions, and access to an EAP. These elements materially enhance the overall value of compensation for individuals.
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Flexible Benefits — A remote‑first model with telework/flex‑time and monthly phone/home‑internet stipends is emphasized. This flexibility and stipending increase the attractiveness of the total rewards across many roles.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Flexible Time Off, company holidays, and parental and other protected leaves are outlined in ESG materials and job postings. Such breadth supports work‑life balance and complements cash compensation.
GuidePoint Security Insights
What We Do
GuidePoint Security is an elite team of highly trained, top certified experts who cut through cyber chaos and confusion to put control back in your hands. We help you make the smartest, most informed decisions, choose and integrate products and services that are the best fit, and build the most effective cybersecurity posture. We provide organizations with holistic perspective on their cyber ecosystem to minimize gaps, vulnerabilities, and optimize resources, including: 1. Understanding the changing threat landscape, vulnerabilities, and gaps 2. New insights of how product decisions align with resource capacity 3. Insightful product comparisons and integration to save time, money, and mistakes
