RITD Research IT Department Student Co-Op
Georgia Tech Research Institute
Atlanta, GAFresher2h agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads, no experience needed · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- OperationsTroubleshootingJiraActive DirectoryExcelMicrosoft Office
- Nice to have
- LinuxJavaC++C
- Work
- On-site in Atlanta
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Operations37%Troubleshooting21%Jira1%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Oct 30, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
The Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) is seeking highly motivated students for its Cooperative Education ("co-op") program within the Research IT Department (RITD), specifically assisting the IT Operations Team and with research project work in the Information and Communications Laboratory (ICL). This role is for students seeking employment in the Fall term, starting January 2027.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with building, maintaining, and troubleshooting enterprise-class computer systems, networks, and related infrastructure in a multi-tiered, distributed environment.
- Support and educate users in the operation of computer systems.
- Facilitate the diagnosis and repair of computer and network issues.
- Gain experience installing and maintaining enterprise applications including Microsoft Exchange, Active Directory, MS System Center, Jira, JAMF, and numerous other enterprise applications.
- Gain programming and technical experience improving, integrating, and deploying highly available and secure network services.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Strong interpersonal and communications skills.
- Experience with computer operation and basic client PC troubleshooting in a Microsoft environment.
- Familiarity with office applications including MS Word, Excel, and Powerpoint.
- Ability to quickly learn new software applications and tools.
- Co-op program participation and eligibility for co-op credit with your university.
- Ability to complete at least three full-time co-op terms prior to graduation.
Qualifications
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Security, or Information Technology.
- 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain an active security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Linux or Mac operating systems.
- Ability to program software using C++, C, C#, Java, or other programming languages.
- Familiarity with PowerShell, Javascript, PHP, or other scripting languages.
- Familiarity with Windows Server OS and server technologies including: Group Policy, OS/Software Deployment, Exchange, SQL Server, DNS, DHCP, Microsoft System Center, IIS, Apache.
- Familiarity with network appliances and hardware including NAS/SAN devices, routers, network switches, and firewalls.