AI Intern
Listed on 2026-10-11
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IT/Tech
Systems Engineer, IT Support, IT Consultant, Cloud Computing: Infrastructure & Operations
Sentinel is seeking internship candidates looking to gain hands‑on experience at the intersection of AI technology and business strategy. Working with our AI and Automation Team, you'll engage directly with internal stakeholders across the organization to identify and explore opportunities where AI can drive value. This is a unique opportunity to develop the business‑facing skills of AI implementation — learning to discover needs, evaluate possibilities, and communicate AI's potential — rather than focusing solely on technical development.
Throughout your internship, you'll have access to our team of AI engineers, architects, and consultants to support your work and accelerate your understanding of practical AI. This program is designed to bridge classroom knowledge with real‑world impact. At the end of the internship, you will be reviewed by our internal hiring managers for an opportunity to receive a job offer for future employment.
This position is onsite in Downers Grove, IL.
Qualifications- Minimum of a junior in college or higher working towards a Bachelor’s degree
- Major in Computer or Data center Management or related field
- Hands on experience in AI tools, cloud, data center is preferred.
- Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills for working with our internal teams and our clients.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- The candidate must have a car, as this position requires travel between location and the transportation of equipment
- A valid driver’s license and proof of vehicle insurance will be required
- Legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship
- Must demonstrate a “can-do” attitude
As part of Sentinel's employment process, candidates will be required to complete a background check.
Compensation Range$23.00-$24.00 an hour
What You GetWe offer weekly competitive pay, medical, dental, vision, 401K and more.
OverviewMOTIVATED….make IT happen!
AboutSentinel Technologies, Inc. has been rated a top workplace every year since 2012!
Sentinel delivers solutions that can efficiently address a range of IT needs – from security, to communications, to systems & networks, to software applications, to cloud and managed services; all of which include our staffing solutions for our clients. Since 1982, Sentinel has grown from providing technology maintenance services to our current standing as one of the leading IT services and solutions provider in the US.
We have aligned with many of today’s global technology leaders including Cisco, Dell, VMware and Microsoft. Sentinel services customers both nationally and internationally with primary support operating centers in Downers Grove (HQ), Chicago, and Springfield, IL;
Phoenix, AZ.;
Lansing, and Grand Rapids, MI;
Milwaukee, WI; and Denver, CO.
If you are MOTIVATED… you can make IT happen commitment to our employees is to create a work environment that encourages creativity, an entrepreneurial spirit, foster growth through certification and hands‑on training, and values a team-oriented culture with rewards based on impact!
If you share our passion about what technology can do and want to be part of a top workplace environment – we’d like to have you join our team. Learn more at .
We focus on candidates that display our “ACE” factor – Attitude, Compassion, and Enthusiasm to deliver quality solutions with exceptional customer service.
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