IT Operations Part-Time Student Assistant- Summer - RITD

Overview

Overview:

The Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) is the nonprofit, applied research division of the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech). Founded in 1934 as the Engineering Experiment Station, GTRI has grown to more than 2,900 employees, supporting eight laboratories in over 20 locations around the country and performing more than $940 million of problem-solving research annually for government and industry. GTRI's renowned researchers combine science, engineering, economics, policy, and technical expertise to solve complex problems for the U.S. federal government, state, and industry.

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Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.

The Georgia Tech Research Institute IT Department (RITD) IT team is currently seeking highly motivated students to work part-time. Our student assistants work in a collaborative environment, managing the help desk ticket systems. We provide IT support to EOSL employees and assist researchers and engineers with various projects. Students will also be exposed to virtualization, Linux, scripting, and server infrastructure. Summer 2026

Student Assistant/Research Assistant

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Information Systems, Information Systems, Information Security Assurance, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Computer Science, or related field
• Must have a 3.0 or higher GPA
• Must be registered for at least 6 credit hours with your university during working semesters
• Be interested in learning IT operations (including but not limited to system administration/deployment, networking, software troubleshooting, and security)
• Basic familiarity with Microsoft Windows operating systems, various types of computer hardware, and networking
• A passion for technology, and a desire to grow as an IT professional

• Task/team leadership experience
• Ability to communicate technical ideas
• Knowledge of Linux operating systems is considered a plus

10-20 hours per week

Due to our research contracts with the US federal government, candidates for this position are required to be US Citizens.

None

Housing and relocation assistance are not available for this position.

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