IT Intern: Real-World Tech, Security & Networking

Salas O'Brien; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Salas O'Brien in Houston invites an IT Intern to join our Information Technology team and gain hands-on experience supporting a large, distributed organization. Internships may focus on IT Help Desk, Cybersecurity, Networking, or Infrastructure, based on study and interests.

You will be pursuing an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, with a genuine interest in technology, strong problem-solving skills, and effective communication.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an Associate’s or Bachelor's degree in Information Technology.
• Basic knowledge of computers, operating systems, networking, cybersecurity, cloud technologies.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with technical support and troubleshooting of computers, applications, peripherals, connectivity, networks, and other IT services.
• Assist with employee technology onboarding, device preparation, deployments, upgrades, and other IT initiatives.
• Support cybersecurity activities such as security monitoring, documentation, vulnerability management, compliance, and security awareness.
• Assist with network and infrastructure activities involving LAN/WAN, wireless, VPN, switches, firewalls, monitoring, inventories, and documentation.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, procedures, inventories, and knowledge-base articles.
• Research and test new technologies, products, or technical solutions and help identify opportunities to improve or automate IT processes.
• Participate in IT projects, team meetings, technical training, and cross-functional initiatives.
• Perform assigned technical tasks under the guidance of experienced IT team members and escalate issues when appropriate.

Skills

Windows OS

Microsoft 365

Networking

Cybersecurity basics

Cloud computing

PowerShell

Python

IT support tools

Education

Associates or Bachelor’s in Information Technology

Bachelors or better in Information Technology

Tools

VPN

Firewall configuration

Documentation tools

Job description

Salas O'Brien in Houston invites an IT Intern to join our Information Technology team and gain hands-on experience supporting a large, distributed organization. Internships may focus on IT Help Desk, Cybersecurity, Networking, or Infrastructure, based on study and interests.

You will be pursuing an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, with a genuine interest in technology, strong problem-solving skills, and effective communication.