Research IT Operations Intern
Georgia Tech Research Institute
Atlanta, GAFresher1h agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- SpringOperationsHelp deskCybersecurityNetworkingTroubleshooting
- Nice to have
- Linux
- Work
- On-site in Atlanta · internship
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Operations77%Help desk27%Cybersecurity22%Spring1%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Oct 29, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
The Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) is seeking a highly motivated student Intern for the Spring 2027 semester to join the IT Operations Team within the Electronic Systems Laboratory (ELSYS). This role offers exposure to virtualization, DevOps, Linux, scripting, and server infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with research project work.
- Manage helpdesk ticket systems.
- Provide IT support to ELSYS employees.
- Assist researchers and engineers with various projects.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Information Systems, Information Systems, Information Security Assurance, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Computer Science, or a similar field.
- 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA.
- Registered for Full-time Internship Credit.
- Interest in learning IT operations (including system administration/deployment, networking, software troubleshooting, and security).
- Basic familiarity with Microsoft Windows operating systems.
- Basic familiarity with various types of computer hardware.
- Basic familiarity with networking.
- A passion for technology and a desire to grow as an IT professional.
Preferred Qualifications
- Task/team leadership experience.
- Ability to clearly communicate technical ideas.
- Knowledge of Linux operating systems is considered a plus.
Additional Information
- Hours per Week: 40 hours per week.
- U.S. Citizenship: Required due to research contracts with the US federal government.
- Clearance Type: Must be able to obtain and maintain an active security clearance.
- Housing and Relocation: Assistance is not available.