IT Systems & Support Internship - Summer 2025 - Military Veterans
at OTC Industrial Technologies
Location: Columbus, OH/Remote
Brand: Corporate
Segment: Information Technology
- System Development:
- Assist in the design, development, and testing of software applications.
- Collaborate with developers and stakeholders to gather requirements and improve system performance.
- Unit Testing to debug and validate device control and monitoring systems
- Help maintain and update internal applications and databases.
- Network Support:
- Provide support in maintaining the company’s network infrastructure.
- Monitor network performance and troubleshoot connectivity issues.
- Assist with network configuration, including routers, switches, and firewalls.
- Document network configurations and create user guides for network access.
- IT Support:
- Provide support to end users with troubleshooting, research, or assisting customers with software and hardware.
- Identify, diagnose, and effectively resolve issues both locally and remotely
- Upgrade and decommission end user hardware that has reached end of useful life per company standards.
- Cybersecurity:
- Assist in the implementation and monitoring of cybersecurity measures to protect company data.
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and help resolve security threats.
- Support in configuring and maintaining firewalls, antivirus, and encryption technologies.
- Participate in user training sessions to promote awareness of cybersecurity best practices.
- Currently pursuing a degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Basic understanding of system development, including software lifecycle and coding practices.
- Knowledge of networking concepts, including TCP/IP, DNS, and VPN.
- Familiarity with cybersecurity principles and common security tools.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Good communication skills and willingness to learn.
- Hands-on experience in a dynamic IT environment.
- Mentorship from industry professionals.
- Exposure to real-world IT challenges in system development, network support, and cybersecurity.
- Potential for full-time employment after internship completion.
Columbus, OH
Established in 1963, OTC Industrial Technologies is one of the largest industrial distributors and service providers in the United States. Its divisions include OTP Industrial Solutions, a provider of expert solutions for industrial motion control, factory automation, fluid power, pumping systems, spray finishing, and power transmission, and Air Technologies®, a compressed air system equipment and service provider and the largest distributor of Atlas Copco compressed air equipment in North America. OTC Industrial Technologies maintains locations throughout the South,Midwest and Northeast regions. OTC’s nearly 1,000 associates share its founding vision of delivering excellent value through work with integrity.