Research IT Operations 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
- SpringOperationsHelp deskCybersecurityNetworkingTroubleshooting
- Nice to have
- Linux
- Work
- On-site in Atlanta
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Operations58%Help desk19%Cybersecurity8%Spring3%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 highly motivated Co-Op students for the upcoming Spring 2027 semester to join our IT Operations Team. This role involves assisting with research project work within the Electronic Systems Laboratory (ELSYS).
Key Responsibilities
- Manage helpdesk ticket systems.
- Provide IT support to ELSYS employees.
- Assist researchers and engineers with various projects.
- Gain exposure to virtualization, DevOps, Linux, scripting, and server infrastructure.
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 similar.
- 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA.
- Eligibility to be approved by your college/university for co-op program participation and registration for co-op credit.
- Ability to complete at least three full-time co-op terms prior to graduation.
- Interest in learning IT operations, including system administration/deployment, networking, software troubleshooting, and security.
- Basic familiarity with Microsoft Windows operating systems, various types of computer hardware, and networking.
- A passion for technology and a desire to grow as an IT professional.
Qualifications
- Task/team leadership experience (preferred).
- Ability to clearly communicate technical ideas (preferred).
- Knowledge of Linux operating systems (considered a plus).
Additional Information
- 40 hours per week.
- U.S. Citizenship required due to research contracts with the US federal government.
- Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain an active security clearance.
- Housing and relocation assistance are not available.