Client Platforms Engineer Intern - Summer 2027

Linuxcareers; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

DV Trading, a proprietary trading firm in Chicago, is seeking an IT Operations Intern for Summer 2027. The role involves providing first-line technical support to end-users, learning IT operations fundamentals, and assisting with hardware troubleshooting and IT asset management.

You will act as the initial contact for IT support, troubleshoot hardware issues, log requests, and collaborate with senior staff to resolve problems while maintaining documentation and knowledge-base entries.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and customer-service mindset.
• Interest in technology and IT systems.
• Willingness to learn and collaborate with team members.
• Basic understanding of operating systems (Windows/macOS/Linux).
• Basic understanding of hardware and software concepts.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for IT support, logging and prioritizing user requests via phone, email, or in-person.
• Troubleshoot hardware issues, manage desk setups, and resolve application problems.
• Escalate complex technical issues to senior staff when needed.
• Maintain records of IT support activities and contribute to the knowledge base.
• Assist with IT asset management and inventory tracking.
• Provide professional and friendly technical support to end-users.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service mindset

Willingness to learn

Basic IT knowledge

Operating systems basics

Education

Pursuing degree in IT/related field

Job description

DV Trading, a proprietary trading firm headquartered in Chicago, is seeking an IT Operations Intern for Summer 2027. The role involves providing first-line technical support to end-users, learning IT operations fundamentals, and assisting with hardware troubleshooting and IT asset management.

What You'll Do

• Act as the first point of contact for IT support, logging and prioritizing user requests via phone, email, or in-person
• Troubleshoot hardware issues, manage desk setups, and resolve application problems
• Escalate complex technical issues to senior staff when needed
• Maintain records of IT support activities and contribute to the knowledge base
• Assist with IT asset management and inventory tracking
• Provide professional and friendly technical support to end-users

What You Need

• Expected to graduate by Summer 2028
• Keen interest in technology and IT systems
• Basic understanding of operating systems including Windows, macOS, or Linux
• Basic understanding of hardware and software
• Strong communication skills and customer-service mindset
• Willingness to learn and collaborate with team members

$40.00–$50.00 per hour