IT Research Intern: Security & Desktop Support

Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI); Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) in Atlanta seeks a Fall 2026 research intern for ACL. The role involves desktop IT support, maintaining client/server hardware and software, and writing scripts for patching and hardening compliance.

The intern will conduct security reviews and assist with events, requiring teamwork, flexibility, and strong communication of technical ideas. US citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance preferred.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Teamwork

Ambiguity tolerance

Positive attitude

Scripting languages

IT support experience

Cross-platform familiarity

Security certifications

Programming languages

Technical communication

Education

Pursuing Bachelor’s degree in CIS/CS/Eng/Cybersecurity

Job description

Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) in Atlanta seeks a Fall 2026 research intern for ACL. The role involves desktop IT support, maintaining client/server hardware and software, and writing scripts for patching and hardening compliance.

The intern will conduct security reviews and assist with events, requiring teamwork, flexibility, and strong communication of technical ideas. US citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance preferred.