Research IT Operations Intern - Fall 2026 - ELSYS

The Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) is the nonprofit, applied research division of the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech). Founded in 1934, GTRI supports over 2,900 employees across eight laboratories nationwide, conducting over $940 million of research annually for the U.S. federal government, state, and industry.

About the role

Our Research IT Department (RITD) seeks a highly motivated student intern for the Fall 2026 semester to join our IT Operations Team and assist with research projects at the Electronic Systems Laboratory (ELSYS). Interns will manage helpdesk ticket systems, providing IT support to ELSYS employees and assisting with various projects. They will gain hands-on experience with virtualization, DevOps, Linux, scripting, and server infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Manage helpdesk ticket systems
• Provide IT support to ELSYS employees
• Aid in various research projects
• Gain experience with virtualization, DevOps, Linux, scripting, and server infrastructure

Requirements

• 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
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• Must be registered for full-time internship credit
• Interest in learning IT operations (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

Preferred Qualifications

• Task/team leadership experience
• Clear communication of technical ideas
• Knowledge of Linux operating systems

Hours per Week

40 hours per week

Citizenship Requirements

Due to research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates must be U.S. citizens. Clearance type required: Active security clearance.

Housing and Relocation

Housing and relocation assistance are not available for this position.

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