IT Security & Operations Intern

• Location CONFIDENTIAL,Springville, UT, 84663,United States
• Base Pay $18.5 - $24.00 / Hour
• Relocation Expense Covered No
• Employee Type PT Non-Exempt

We are seeking a motivated and technically curious college senior or first-year master’s student to join our IT team as a long-term, paid intern. This role goes beyond traditional help desk work and is designed for someone interested in IT operations, security, automation, and cloud environments.

Unlike internships focused primarily on ticket resolution, this position emphasizes proactive IT operations and security improvement. While you will support Tier 1 help desk activities and device setup, your primary focus will be strengthening and improving the configuration, automation, monitoring, and security posture of our Microsoft and Google environments.

This is not a summer-only internship. It is intentionally structured to help transition you from academia into a professional career in IT or Cybersecurity, working alongside experienced professionals and using real-world tools to protect organizational systems and data.

• Design and implement proactive monitoring solutions using Microsoft technologies, DAX, and Python to identify potential security concerns and operational risks.
• Assist in automating routine security and IT operational tasks using scripting and workflow tools.
• Audit, assess, and improve security configurations within Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace tenants.
• Support initiatives to strengthen identity, access, and tenant-level security controls.
• Build and maintain dashboards and reports using Power BI to visualize security metrics, trends, and anomalies.
• Translate technical data into clear, actionable insights for IT and security teams.

• Provide Tier 1 help desk support for internal users, including hardware and software troubleshooting.
• Assist with new-hire onboarding, device provisioning, and first-time device configuration.

• Document systems, processes, tools, and monitoring workflows to support long-term operational effectiveness.
• Contribute to a growing internal knowledge base for IT and security operations.

• Engage in self-driven learning to expand skills in cybersecurity, automation, and scripting (Python and Power Shell).
• Learn industry best practices while gaining hands‑on experience with enterprise IT and security tooling.

• Currently enrolled as a Senior in an undergraduate program or a First-Year Master’s student in:
  • Information Systems
  • Computer Science
  • Cybersecurity
  • or a closely related field
• Juniors with relevant work experience or certifications will also be considered

• Ability to work 16–20 hours per week
• On‑site position based in Springville, UT

• Basic ability to troubleshoot IT issues across Windows and Mac environments
• Strong understanding of core programming concepts
• Functional understanding of Python, with a willingness to expand skills for automation purposes

• Self‑motivated and comfortable solving loosely defined problems
• Collaborative team player with clear written and verbal communication skills

• Familiarity with data modeling languages (DAX) and/or Power BI
• Experience with scripting or automation, such as:
  • Python
  • Power Shell
  • Google Apps Script
• Exposure to Microsoft security tools (e.g., Defender, Sentinel) or Google Admin Console
• Strong interest in pursuing security certifications, such as:
  • CompTIA Security+
  • SSCP
  • CISSP

• Real Career Pathway A 12–18 month internship with a strong possibility of a full-time offer upon graduation
• Mentorship Direct guidance from experienced Data and IT professionals
• Meaningful Impact The opportunity to build tools and scripts that are actively used to secure the organization
• Schedule Flexibility A work schedule designed to accommodate university coursework

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