IT Operations Co-op - Spring

IT Operations Co-op - Spring 2025-EOSL Submit Resume ID: 499898 Type: Students: Co-op Location: Atlanta, GA Categories: Other 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: 1. Students are our top priority. 2. We strive for excellence. 3. We thrive on diversity. 4. We celebrate collaboration. 5. We champion innovation. 6. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression. 7. We nurture the wellbeing of our community. 8. We act ethically. 9. 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 Cooperative Education ("co-op") program offers you extensive opportunities to participate in diverse scientific and technological endeavors, use state-of-the-art equipment and rapidly improve your technical and leadership skills. The program allows you to alternate three semesters of full-time work at GTRI with semesters of full-time school. The Georgia Tech Research Institute Electro-Optical Systems Laboratory (EOSL) IT team is currently seeking highly motivated students to work part-time. Our students will 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 for Spring 2025. Required Minimum Qualifications Co-op 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 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA Must be eligible to be approved by your college/university to participate in a co-op program and register for co-op credit with your university during work terms Must be able to complete at least three full-time co-op terms (alternating three terms of full-time work at GTRI with semesters of full-time school) prior to graduation 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 Preferred Qualifications Task / team leadership experience Knowledge of Linux operating systems is considered a plus Ability to clearly communicate technical ideas Hours per Week 40 hours per week U.S. Persons Requirements Due to our research contracts with the US federal government, candidates for this position are required to be US Persons. Clearance Type Required None 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 University 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 University 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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