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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Student Assistant - Computing Systems and Solutions Technical Specialist job in Atlanta - **Company:** Georgia Institute of Technology - **Location:** Atlanta, GA, United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Computer Networks, Databases, Document Management Systems, Raspberry Pi, Shell Script, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Virtual Machines, Scripting, Google Cloud, Computerised Systems, Computer Equipment, Information Technology - **Published:** July 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.diversity.com/career/2423661/student-assistant-computing-systems-solutions-technical-specialist-georgia-ga-atlanta ## About the Role * Must be a currently enrolled UWG student majoring in Computing or Computer Science in good academic standing. * Must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours and have a 2.0 GPA or higher. * For Computing majors, must have completed (at UWG) COMP 2320 or CS 1302 with a grade of C or better, and COMP 3400 with a grade of B or better. * For Computer Science majors, must either be currently enrolled in or completed (at UWG) CS 3211 and CS 3201 with grades of B or better. * Possess strong work ethics and an eagerness to learn new, unfamiliar tools and technologies and adapt to changing requirements. * Excellent communication, teamwork, analytical, and problem-solving abilities. * Able to work both independently with minimal supervision and as an active and engaged team member. Physical Requirements/ Working Conditions * Must be able to sit for periods of time while working at a computer. * Some work may involve traveling to other buildings on campus and occasionally working in science labs. * All work will be performed in an office environment on the UWG Carrollton campus. This is not a remote position. Preferred Qualifications * Basic understanding of cloud computing concepts and services (e.g., Azure, AWS, Google Cloud). * Completion of one or more of the following courses: CS 3280, CS 3230, CS 4225, COMP 4400, with grades of B or better. * Experience with command-line interfaces and shell scripting., * Ability to follow specific directions/needs pertaining to the project. * Ability to independently research and read technical material, tutorials, instructions, and documentation to find solutions to problems encountered. * Familiarity with networking, security, databases, and systems administration. * Basic understanding of software development lifecycle. * Basic understanding of computer hardware, operating systems, and Internet networking concepts. * Ability to write clear, concise, and effective technical documentation. ## Description The Computing Systems and Solutions Lab Technical Specialist will work closely with faculty and staff in the Dr. James `Earl¿ Perry College of Mathematics, Computing, and Sciences to collaboratively design, build, implement, optimize, and support instructional and research computing infrastructure, cloud-based systems, and software solutions. The primary job responsibility for this position will involve both individual and team-based contributions to computing systems and software projects. Depending on the student¿s major (Computing or Computer Science), interests, and strengths, project work may include one or more of the following: operating system/network setup, administration, and troubleshooting of physical hardware endpoints (PC, Raspberry Pi, and other IoT devices), virtual machines, and cloud-based systems developing scripts and automation templates creating and maintaining systems inventory and documentation software development and research and prototyping for various computing infrastructure and/or software solutions. A secondary responsibility may include providing limited teaching assistant (TA) support to faculty teaching Computing (COMP) and/or Computer Science (CS) courses, including assisting with in-class lab activities and grading lab assignments, as needed. 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