IT Intern

Job Title: IT Internship

Department: Information Technology

Reports to: Director of Information Technology

Office: Columbia, MD

Work Environment: In Office

Owl Cyber Defense is a leader and trusted partner in cyber security. We deliver solutions that protect and connect the world’s most critical networks. Owl’s product lines of cross domain, data diode, and portable media solutions provide the strongest available security checkpoints for threat prevention and secure data availability. Our in‑depth expertise in security engineering at the operating system level enables us to help government and commercial customers meet ever‑evolving cyber security threats.

Owl Cyber Defense is seeking a motivated IT Intern with a passion for technology, collaboration, and creative problem‑solving. This internship is designed to provide hands‑on experience in enterprise IT operations within a cybersecurity‑focused organization.

The IT Intern will actively contribute to meaningful IT projects while working closely with experienced team members and leadership. This role offers practical exposure to secure system administration, automation, and IT support in a compliance‑driven environment.

• Support the IT team in maintaining hardware and software systems.
• Assist with troubleshooting technical issues and provide support to internal users.
• Assist in identifying and implementing automation opportunities within IT processes.
• Communicate with internal staff to report, elevate, and resolve system‑related issues under guidance from senior IT staff.
• Support Office 365 applications, including troubleshooting and user assistance.
• Assist with user account and group administration (Active Directory, Azure Active Directory).
• Assist with user mailbox and email group creation and management within Office 365.
• Provide on‑site and remote technical support for desktop computers and peripherals in a cross‑platform office environment, working alongside senior IT staff.
• Participate in troubleshooting, repair, and installation of hardware, software, and desktop/laptop systems under supervision.
• Assist in setting up and configuring workstations for corporate and development environments, adhering to established security requirements.
• Collaborate with hardware and software vendors, alongside IT team members, to support problem analysis and resolution.
• Support IT compliance efforts in alignment with company and contract requirements.
• Contribute to maintaining adherence to applicable federal, state, and local regulations within IT operations.
• Document processes and technical procedures as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Education
  • Currently pursuing a BS/MS Degree in Information Technology, or related field
• Experience
  • Coursework or hands‑on experience with Windows desktop installation, configuration, and administration.
  • Exposure to OS installation, upgrade, integration, and maintenance through coursework, labs, or prior experience.
  • Exposure to supporting remote users or distributed environments.
  • Interest in or familiarity with Generative AI technologies.
• Knowledge, Skills & Ability
  • Foundational knowledge of Information Technology, Networking, and IT Security processes, including software deployment and scripting concepts.
  • Familiarity with Office 365 platform.
  • Understanding of core LAN/WAN networking technologies (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing, switches, basic wiring concepts) and firewall fundamentals.
  • Interest in process automation and continuous improvement.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong work ethic and attention to detail.
  • Analytical and problem‑solving skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
  • Ability to learn quickly in a fast‑paced setting.
  • Ability to write clear technical documentation.
• Additional Competencies / Requirements
  • Candidates must be eligible to obtain a US Government Secret security clearance.

Owl Cyber Defense Solutions, LLC is a fast‑growing cybersecurity solutions company, holding a firm leadership position in network security and secure information transfer. It is a privately‑owned US company with offices in Columbia, MD, Danbury, CT and Morrisville, NC. For more information, see

Owl Cyber Defense is Proud to be an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer.