Information Technology Intern Program

Illinois Tollway • Downers Grove, IL • 5h ago

This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/13325144

The Illinois Tollway is dedicated to providing and promoting a safe and efficient system of highways while ensuring the highest possible level of service to our customers. Whether it\'s I-PASS, theMove IllinoisProgram, open road tolling or keeping you safe with our H.E.L.P. trucks, we are committed to delivering great benefits and services to customers.\ \ TheTollway is a user-fee system no state or federal tax dollars are used to support maintenance and operations. Operations are funded by toll and concession revenues.\ \ Under the leadership of theBoard of Directors and Executive Staff,the Tollway is committed to achieving the following goals: increase collaboration with regional transportationand planning agencies, promote the regional economy, maintain financial integrity, foster environmental responsibility andsustainability, maintain the safety and efficiency of the Tollway system, further transparency and accountability, enhance customer service, and maintain public trust.\ \ The Illinois Tollway 2026 IT Intern program is designed to enhance students academic curriculum through hands-on work experience. IT Interns will be placed across various IT teams based on business needs, skills, and interests. Embedded within technical learning and skill application will be soft skills trainings such as presentation skills, professional communication and others provided by the Illinois Tollways Professional Learning Department.

Essential Job Functions

During the IT Intern Program, the Interns responsibilities may include:\ \

Assisting with daily IT service center operations and technical

support tasks

Participating in software development, testing, or QA activities

Assisting with cyber security monitoring, audits, or best practices

Supporting with data analysis, privacy, retention, and governance

Collaborating with team members for IT projects and initiatives

Learning and applying IT tools and processes to current projects

Complete other special projects and duties as assigned

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

Hands-on experience with active IT-related projects

Assigned mentorship and professional development program

On-site learning environment and interactive group experiences

Job shadow and career development activities

Summer or year-round internships available

Flexible scheduling for part time participation during the summer

(20-30 hours per week).

The IT Intern program is offered both as a year-long program, from June 2026 to May 2027, or a summer program from June 2026 to August 2026. Summer hours will be 20-30 hours per week and fall/spring hours will be 15 hours per week.\ \ Visithttps://www.illinoistollway.com/about/careers{tabindex="0" uw-rm-brl="PR" uw-original-href="https://www.illinoistollway.com/about/careers"}for more information\ \ Internship Opportunities will be available with the following areas:

Application Development (Software, Coding, Process Automation)

Data Governance (Data Analysis, Data Retention, Data Privacy, Data

Governance)

IT Security (Cyber Security)

Operations and Customer Support (Hardware, Troubleshooting, Imaging)

Qualifications

Education (Required)

Currently enrolled, or have a graduation date of November 2025 or

later, in any trade/vocational program, certificate program, 2-year, 4-year or graduate level institution studying computer science, information technology, or a related field

Skills and Experience(Required)\

Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational and analytical

skills

Superior organizational, problem-solving, and critical-thinking

skills

Strong written and oral communication skills

Ability to have reliable internet to perform work remotely as needed

Ability to work independently as well as within a team

Skills and Experience(Preferred)\

Strategic and creative thought partner within a team

Superior organizational and critical-thinking skills

The Illinois Tollway is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, national origin or ancestry, disability, unfavorable discharge from military services, age, order of protection status, military status, sex or sexual orientation.

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