IT Intern

The IT Intern supports the Information Technology department by observing and assisting with day-to-day IT security and network operations while gaining hands-on exposure to enterprise technology environments. This on-site, unpaid internship is located in Granite City, Illinois.

Chestnut Health Systems™ is a leading provider of integrated health care services. Since 1973, Chestnut has grown to more than 800 committed, compassionate employees providing substance use, mental health, and primary care treatment to patients in Illinois and Missouri. We provide fully integrated care for all our patients by combining behavioral health care services with our community-based primary care health centers. Chestnut also conducts research and training throughout the U.S.A.

• Observe daily activities of the IT security team, including monitoring security alerts and logs, reviewing potential threats and incidents, and learning how security policies and procedures are applied.
• Shadow the network operations team to learn about network performance monitoring, basic troubleshooting, and infrastructure components such as switches, routers, firewalls, VPNs, and Wi-Fi.
• Participate in relevant IT meetings and debriefs, including security incident reviews, change management discussions, and infrastructure planning sessions.
• Gain exposure to cybersecurity fundamentals such as least privilege, defense in depth, and patch management.
• Learn to use network monitoring tools, ticketing systems, and documentation best practices.
• Promote Chestnut’s culture of customer service excellence by adhering to organizational behavioral standards.
• Maintain confidentiality and protect the security of all organizational, financial, and client information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Unpaid internship for students in their junior or senior year of undergraduate study or individuals working toward a bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to follow instructions.
• Respect for confidentiality and security protocols.
• Good communication skills, a learning mindset, and professional behavior.
• Reliable, punctual, able to work on-site, and must have personal transportation. Occasional reimbursable travel between Chestnut offices may be required.

Are you intrigued by this opportunity but don’t meet every single requirement? Chestnut is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you’re excited about this internship but your experience doesn’t line up perfectly, please apply anyway! We’d love to explore the possibilities with you.

Chestnut Health Systems is a leader in the effort to achieve health equity, providing high-quality health and human services in underserved communities. We deliver trauma-informed, fully integrated care by combining behavioral health with community-based primary health care. Chestnut’s research division is nationally recognized for its contribution to evidence-based practices. Our empathic and innovative employees live our mission of making a difference.

EOE – Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled.