IT Infrastructure & Security Summer Intern

Summary

This position is open to qualified and highly motivated college students pursuing a degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, or a related field. The IT Infrastructure & Security Intern will work alongside Infrastructure and Security professionals to support operational initiatives, identify process improvement opportunities, and develop automation and AI-enabled solutions that improve efficiency, visibility, security, and service delivery. This role provides exposure to enterprise infrastructure, hosting platforms, cybersecurity operations, and modern IT automation technologies within a manufacturing environment.

Essential Functions

The student will be assigned tasks and projects based on their education level, current skills, targeted development opportunities, and current business needs. Responsibilities may include:

• Learn and support core IT Infrastructure and Security operational processes and technologies.
• Collaborate with infrastructure and security teams to identify opportunities for operational improvement through automation and AI-enabled solutions.
• Analyze existing processes, workflows, and operational data to identify inefficiencies and improvement opportunities.
• Evaluate and prioritize automation and process improvement ideas based on business value, technical feasibility, and operational impact.
• Design, develop, test, and document approved automation, reporting, or AI-assisted solutions.
• Assist with infrastructure, hosting, monitoring, security, and service management initiatives as assigned.
• Present project results, recommendations, and lessons learned to technical teams and IT leadership.

Additional Responsibilities

• Learn project management methodologies and participate in project planning activities.
• Participate in team meetings, technical discussions, and knowledge-sharing activities.
• Research emerging technologies and industry trends related to infrastructure, cybersecurity, automation, and artificial intelligence.
• Develop technical documentation, user guides, process diagrams, and operational procedures.
• Propose innovative solutions aligned with business objectives and the IT roadmap.

Requirements

• The candidate must attend a 4-year university and pursue a certificate or degree in a similar field of study
• Preferred fields of study include: Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, Information Systems
• Minimum cumulative 2.7 GPA on 4.0 scale
• Must be full-time student (12 or more credits) during fall and winter semesters
• The candidate must be able to work full time during the duration of the summer internship
• The candidate must be within driving distance to the site and have reliable transportation