Hands-On IT & Cybersecurity Internship — Flexible Hours

cnwr; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

CNWR is seeking an IT & Security Intern to gain hands-on experience across help desk, servers, networking, and security. You'll start on the Help Desk and move into governance, risk, and compliance work, with practical exposure to Nessus, AD, and cloud reviews.

This internship is designed around a student’s class schedule, with on-site work in Toledo, OH and some remote opportunities. You will learn real SMB security fundamentals to build a career in IT and cybersecurity.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related program (and enrolled for the duration of the internship).
• Genuine curiosity and a love of figuring things out.
• A basic understanding of computer networking and Windows.
• Comfortable with Microsoft Office / Microsoft 365.
• Strong communication and a partner-first attitude — you can explain tech to non-technical people without making them feel small.
• Bonus points for scripting (Python/PowerShell), Linux, virtualization, or basic security tooling exposure.

Responsibilities

• Build your foundation on the Help Desk, triage tickets, and assist with escalation to a senior technician.
• Support partners and internal users with workstation, account, connectivity, and Microsoft 365 issues.
• Perform AD and Microsoft 365 changes and user lifecycle tasks.
• Set up, deploy, and update configurations, utilities, and software for workstations.
• Document procedures and resolutions to avoid starting from zero.

Skills

Curiosity

Networking basics

Windows

Microsoft 365

Communication

Python

PowerShell

Linux

Nessus

Education

Student in Computer Science / Cybersecurity / Information Technology program

Tools

Active Directory

Nessus

Microsoft 365

AWS

Job description

CNWR is seeking an IT & Security Intern to gain hands-on experience across help desk, servers, networking, and security. You'll start on the Help Desk and move into governance, risk, and compliance work, with practical exposure to Nessus, AD, and cloud reviews.

This internship is designed around a student’s class schedule, with on-site work in Toledo, OH and some remote opportunities. You will learn real SMB security fundamentals to build a career in IT and cybersecurity.