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IT CO-OP | Sep - Dec 2025 | Group 3-33

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Date: Jun 23, 2025

Location: Lexington, MA, US

Company: MIT Lincoln Laboratory

Job Description

Group 33 is seeking a co-op candidate for the Fall 2025 cycle (starting in September to provide complete IT hardware/software support for 100+ users).

Responsibilities:

  • Complete operating system installations and troubleshooting for Windows 10, Windows 11, Widows Server, and Linux (Red Hat and Ubuntu).
  • Image new computers with Windows or Linux.
  • Assist staff members in troubleshooting hardware, software, and network problems.
  • Identify vulnerabilities across all IT assets and apply patching and other fixes for remediation.
  • Assist in developing our growing IT infrastructure. Work on existing projects and help develop new projects aimed at improving the group's computer requirements.

Requirements:

  • Currently enrolled in accredited Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Networking/IT Degree program with a GPA of 3.2 or higher.
  • Must be knowledgeable of various operating systems: Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server, Mac OS X, and Linux (Red Hat, Ubuntu, etc.).
  • Familiarity with Microsoft application software as well as other application software including a basic understanding of networking.
  • Must have at least completed sophomore year.
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At MIT Lincoln Laboratory, our exceptional career opportunities include many outstanding benefits to help you stay healthy, feel supported, and enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance. Benefits offered to employees include: 

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
  • MIT-funded pension
  • Matching 401K
  • Paid leave (including vacation, sick, parental, military, etc.)
  • Tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs
  • Mentorship programs
  • A range of work-life balance options
  • ... and much more!  

Please visit our Benefits page for more information. As an employee of MIT, you can also take advantage of other voluntary benefits, discounts and perks.

Selected candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation and must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret level DoD security clearance.

MIT Lincoln Laboratory is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or genetic information; U.S. citizenship is required.

 

Requisition ID: 42148 


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