Awetomaton Ltd · 12 hours ago
IT Intern
Awetomaton is a Dayton-based defense startup that builds software enabling informed decisions from raw intel data. They are seeking IT Interns to work with senior engineers and DevOps leads, providing hands-on experience in cloud environments, automation, and secure IT operations during a 3-month summer internship.
Cloud Data ServicesDevOpsInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Assist in monitoring, troubleshooting, and maintaining cloud infrastructure (AWS/GCP/Azure) and on-prem systems
Support user onboarding/offboarding, hardware/software provisioning, and basic help desk tickets for engineers and researchers
Help implement and test automation scripts (Python/Bash) for routine IT tasks and infrastructure-as-code deployments
Participate in observability projects — configuring dashboards, alerts, and logging pipelines (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack, etc.)
Contribute to documentation of internal IT processes, runbooks, and system configurations
Collaborate on security tasks such as vulnerability scanning, patch management, and basic compliance checks
Shadow senior team members during incident response and system upgrades
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Systems Administration, or a related field
US Citizenship with eligibility to obtain or already hold a U.S. security clearance
Basic understanding of operating systems (Linux preferred, Windows a plus) and networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, VPNs)
Familiarity with at least one scripting language (Python, Bash, PowerShell) or strong willingness to learn quickly
Interest in cloud computing, DevOps practices, or observability tools
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, small-team environment
Available for a 3+ month internship commitment, full-time during the term
Preferred
Experience with any cloud platform (AWS, GCP, Azure) or container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
Exposure to monitoring/observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog, Splunk)
Prior help desk, desktop support, or sysadmin experience (even part-time or personal projects)
Interest in AI/ML infrastructure or high-performance computing environments
Familiarity with Git, CI/CD pipelines, or Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible)
Benefits
Flexible time off totaling 36 days / year. No approvals required.
100% 401k company match up to IRS annual limits. This is a benefit of up to $23,500 for 2025.
Health plan through Blue Cross Blue Shield with Health Savings Account (HSA). We pay 95% of employee premiums including family plans.
Employee favorite: Tech and Wellness reimbursement of $3000 / year. Treat yourself with the newest gadgets or athletic gear. No approvals required.
Annual profit sharing as 401k contribution. No set percent and dependent on annual company performance. Benefit is above and beyond 401k match.
Windows or MacBook laptop and well-equipped office spaces for optimal productivity in office and on-the-go.