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IT Intern
Job Location:
Job Location:
Grand Rapids, MI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
6 September 2026 (10 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
4 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
IT Intern (10-40 hours/week during school year) (Onsite in Grand Rapids MI)
DornerWorks located in Grand Rapids is seeking a motivated IT Intern to join our Information Technology department. This role offers a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience across key areas of IT including cybersecurity systems management networking and compliance.
What you will be doing:
- Assisting internal users with technology-related issues.
- Conducting research to diagnose explain and resolve technical issues effectively.
- Communicating timely updates to users impacted by technical problems and following up with a post-resolution to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Setting up workstations and onboarding procedures for new users ensuring smooth user experience.
- Supporting implementations and compliance efforts aligned with NIST 800-171r2 standards contributing to Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) initiatives.
- Assisting with Microsoft Azure GCCH implementations and support gaining exposure to advanced cloud-based IT environments.
- Utilizing tracking software to analyze user systems and present actionable recommendations for improvements.
- Ensuring prompt and effective response times to user requests while coordinating referrals to technical or service personnel as needed.
- Collaborating on system administration projects alongside the IT department to optimize organizational operations.
What we need from you:
- Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science Information Technology Cybersecurity or a related field.
- GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Basic knowledge of Windows and Linux desktop operating systems.
- Proficiency in installing and troubleshooting software and hardware needs.
- Familiarity with desktop networking including wired and wireless systems.
- Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively to non-technical personnel.
- Strong teamwork skills and ability to prioritize tasks efficiently.
- Ability to independently follow through on assignments and complete tasks/projects with minimal supervision.
- Regularly required to stand or sit with ability to move equipment as needed.
- Ability to work a minimum of 10 hours per week during the school year.
- Unrestricted right to work in the US without requiring sponsorship.
- Ability to operate a nerf gun and have some fun!
What we offer you:
- Competitive pay
- Flexible schedule
- Relaxed and open office space; where we work AND have fun together!
- A collaborative team where you can learn from and work with other outstanding technical minds.
- A supportive environment where you can explore and gain hands-on experience in multiple areas of our IT department that aligns with your interests and career goals.
DornerWorks is an equal opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program. EEO/M/F/Disabled/Veteran.
As a contractor to the U.S. Department of Defense and producer of export-controlled technologies DornerWorks is required to comply with all U.S. export control laws and regulations including but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). As a result all employees of DornerWorks must be eligible to receive access to export-controlled materials.
To meet these requirements all applicants must either:
- Be a U.S. Person under the export regulations or
- Be eligible to receive an export license from the relevant U.S. government agency.
U.S. Persons under ITAR are:
- U.S. citizens or nationals
- U.S. lawful permanent residents (aka green card holders)
- Refugees under 8 U.S.C. 1157 or
- Asylees under 8 U.S.C. 1158
Non-U.S. persons who require access to export-controlled information will be required to obtain a license to access such technology from the applicable government agency as a condition of employment. This process will require documentation to verify an applicants eligibility to access export-controlled information.
DornerWorks believes a diverse workplace yields better ideas and outcomes and we are committed to promoting diversity of experience perspectives and capabilities. Each individual makes a unique contribution to our company. We recognize that diversity is critical to our success. DornerWorks proudly supports a culture of inclusion that encourages a work environment that honors diverse opinions. Employees can thrive here and know their individual skills abilities and viewpoints are honored.
Required Experience:
Intern
