Undergraduate Research IT Support Intern - Huntsville, AL - Fall 2026 - RITD - ASL

About the role

The Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) is seeking a research intern for Fall 2026. This position is located at the Applied System Laboratory (ASL) Huntsville, AL branch.

Responsibilities

• Provide desktop IT support as a computer support representative (CSR)
• Maintain hardware and software for client/server infrastructure
• Author scripts for patching and hardening compliance
• Conduct manual and automated security reviews to remediate findings
• Support events in conference rooms requiring CSR assistance

Requirements

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer/Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or Cybersecurity
• 2.0 or higher cumulative GPA
• Part-Time Intern– Must be registered for 6+ credit hours
• Able to work within a team environment
• Flexibility and ability to deal with ambiguity
• A great attitude and desire for learning new techniques or skills
• Experience in 1 or more scripting languages
• Previous work experience providing IT support
• Familiarity with macOS, Windows, Linux, and open-source tools
• Holds technical certifications (Security+, CEH, CISSP, RHCSA, etc)
• Experience in 1 or more programming languages
• Able to clearly communicate technical ideas

Qualifications

• Due to research contracts with the US federal government, candidates for this position are required to be US Citizens.
• Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain an active security clearance.

Benefits

No housing and relocation assistance is available for this position.

Pay

$20 hours per week

Schedule

Part-time internship, 20 hours per week

Skills

Experience in 1 or more scripting languages, previous work experience providing IT support, familiarity with macOS, Windows, Linux, and open-source tools, technical certifications (Security+, CEH, CISSP, RHCSA, etc), experience in 1 or more programming languages, ability to clearly communicate technical ideas

Benefits

No benefits provided for this position.

Company

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and Institute policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

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