Undergraduate Research IT Support Intern - Atlanta, GA - Fall 2026 - RITD - ACL

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. Georgia Tech's Mission and Values Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do: Students are our top priority. We strive for excellence. We thrive on diversity. We celebrate collaboration. We champion innovation. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression. We nurture the wellbeing of our community. We act ethically. We are responsible stewards. 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. Job Description GTRI's Advanced Concepts Laboratory (ACL) Atlanta, GA branch seeks a research intern for Fall 2026. As an undergraduate research intern supporting GTRI's ACL your roles and responsibilities include but are not limited to: 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 Required Minimum Qualifications Intern 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 Preferred Qualifications Ability to work within a team environment\ Flexibility and ability to deal with ambiguity A great attitude and desire for learning new techniques or skills Experience in 1 or more scripting languages Previous work experience providing IT support Familiarity with macOS, Windows, Linux, and open-source tools Holds technical certifications (Security+, CEH, CISSP, RHCSA, etc) Experience in 1 or more programming languages Ability to clearly communicate technical ideas Hours per Week 20 hours per week U.S. Citizenship Requirements Due to our research contracts with the US federal government, candidates for this position are required to be US Citizens. Clearance Type Required Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain an active security clearance. Housing and Relocation Housing and relocation assistance are not available for this position. Equal Employment Opportunity The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and Institute policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities. 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Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at #J-18808-Ljbffr Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI)