IT Systems Administrator Internship

Avant • Chicago, IL

30d • $24 - $26 • Hybrid

About The Position

Ready to disrupt the status quo of financial services? Join Avant from June 1 to August 21 for an immersive summer experience designed to challenge your thinking and sharpen your skills. At Avant, we combine the mission-driven heart of a startup with the scale of a FinTech leader. We believe the best work happens when we bridge the gap between collaboration and independence; that’s why we thrive on a hybrid model, bringing our teams together in the office three days a week to spark innovation while offering the flexibility to work remotely for the remainder. Come help us build better financial products for everyday people, all while growing your career in an environment that values your voice from day one. We're looking for an intern to join our Information Technology Team! In this role, you will support daily IT operations while playing a critical role in a high-priority project to audit, consolidate, and secure our Active Directory (AD) environment. Working within the Technology organization, you’ll collaborate with cross-functional technical teams to support enterprise systems, strengthen access management practices, and improve operational standards. In addition to the core Active Directory project, you will support day-to-day IT operations to gain hands-on experience in enterprise support environments

Requirements

• You are pursuing (or recently completed) a degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field
• You have a strong interest in systems administration, identity and access management, and enterprise infrastructure
• You demonstrate analytical thinking and are comfortable reviewing system configurations to identify improvements in performance, structure, or security
• You have hands-on experience or academic exposure to Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), or similar identity platforms
• You understand (or are eager to learn) attribute-based access control, and automated provisioning concepts
• You have experience developing or experimenting with technical scripts or tools (PowerShell, Python, Bash, etc.) to automate tasks
• You take ownership of your work, communicate clearly, and are comfortable explaining technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• You are eager to contribute in-office and support operational IT tasks while leading a structured infrastructure project

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing and maintaining Active Directory, including user account creation, group management, password resets, and access control
• Provide first-line technical support to employees by troubleshooting hardware, software, and network issues
• Help document IT processes, common issues, and resolutions to improve team efficiency and knowledge sharing
• Support system maintenance tasks such as device setup, software installations, updates, and security best practices
• Participate in team meetings and collaborate with senior IT staff to improve internal systems and user experience

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Flexible Work Environment - (i.e. Mon/Tues/Thurs in-person)
• Lunch Allowance (Fooda) and In-Office Snacks
• Summer Fridays
• Fun In-Office and Virtual Social Events

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern