What are the responsibilities and job description for the IT Intern position at Five Stones Research Corporation?
Position Overview Type: Short-Term Regular Employee
Location: Huntsville, AL
Travel: None expected
Clearance: Active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance a plus
Work Authorization: U.S. Citizenship required
Summary/Objective
Five Stones Research Corporation (5SRC) is seeking energetic candidates to join our established and growing Huntsville-headquartered team.
Essential Functions
- Shadow senior IT staff to learn troubleshooting and system administration
- Participate in IT projects (e.g., system upgrades, migrations)
- Suggest improvements for workflows based on observations
- Assist in running antivirus scans and patch updates
- Help prepare devices for new hires (imaging, configuration)
- Track and update IT equipment inventory (laptops, peripherals, licenses)
- Respond to basic helpdesk tickets under supervision
- Assist with diagnosing and resolving hardware and software issues for employees
- Assist with minor facility issues/repairs
- Assist with building visitor access and reconciliation
Required Education and Experience
- Current Junior/Senior pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in an IT-related field at an accredited university
- Experience with computer components, Windows operating systems, and software
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.