About the role#
REGENT's IT and Cybersecurity Operations team maintains the infrastructure and security behind our Seaglider program. As an intern, you will work alongside our team on real tickets and user administration. You will learn the habits of methodical, security-minded IT work and gain exposure to the documentation and evidence-gathering required for CMMC compliance. This role is based at our headquarters in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, and is a full-time, on-site position for the summer of 2027.
What you'll do#
- Handle IT support requests, including account issues and access requests.
- Create and manage users and groups, set permissions, reset passwords, and configure MFA in Active Directory and Entra ID.
- Troubleshoot issues across Windows, Mac, and Linux environments by isolating changes and ruling out causes methodically.
- Contribute documentation to the CMMC compliance effort and help build an evidence trail.
- Document changes and assets, and sketch simple network diagrams.
- Help non-technical staff resolve everyday issues while documenting your work for IT and security colleagues.
What you'll need#
- Comfort in Windows environments and an understanding of Active Directory and Entra ID basics, including security groups.
- A security-first mindset that considers phishing, least privilege, patching, and MFA by default.
- An understanding of why logging and clear documentation are important.
- A methodical approach to troubleshooting that involves isolating changes and knowing when to ask for guidance before making uncertain fixes.
- The ability to label items clearly, keep notes, and sketch simple diagrams.
- Exposure to PowerShell or Python is a plus.
- Familiarity with NIST 800-171 or CMMC concepts, or experience organizing documentation and evidence, is helpful.
Location & details#
- Location: North Kingstown, Rhode Island.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time internship.
- Compensation: Paid position.
About REGENT
REGENT is a maritime transportation company based in North Kingstown, Rhode Island. Founded in 2020, the firm designs and manufactures Seaglider vessels. These wing-in-ground-effect craft operate above the water to connect coastal destinations. The company employs between 51 and 200 people.
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