Intern - Information Technology (System Administrator)

RENK America

  • Muskegon, Michigan
  • 14 days ago

    Highlights

    Participate in Disaster Recovery (DR) and Business Continuity planning and implementation for scenarios such as power loss, internet outage, datacenter failure, or ransomware impact. This hands-on internship provides exposure to enterprise-level server environments, virtualization platforms, automation tools, and day-to-day system operations.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationMuskegon, Michigan

    Description

    Job Description:
    We are seeking a motivated Systems Administration Intern to join our IT infrastructure team. This hands-on internship provides exposure to enterprise-level server environments, virtualization platforms, automation tools, and day-to-day system operations. You'll work closely with experienced administrators to support, maintain, and improve the organization's core IT systems and services.

    Essential Functions:

    • Assist with deploying, maintaining, and troubleshooting virtual machines and hosts within VMware or other virtualization environments.
    • Support configuration, monitoring, and maintenance of Windows and Linux servers to ensure system stability and performance.
    • Participate in Active Directory (AD) administration, including user account management, Group Policy updates, OU organization, and domain troubleshooting.
    • Help manage and support Office 365 services, including user provisioning, mailbox administration, and license assignments.
    • Assist in monitoring system performance, analyzing logs, and identifying potential issues across servers and critical applications.
    • Support patch management and system update processes to maintain compliance and security.
    • Participate in network administration tasks such as switch configuration, VLAN setup, and troubleshooting connectivity issues.
    • Contribute to documentation efforts, including updating runbooks, asset inventories, SOPs, and system diagrams.
    • Help with hardware configuration and deployment, including desktops, laptops, printers, and network devices.

    Key Projects & Initiatives:

    • Participate in Disaster Recovery (DR) and Business Continuity planning and implementation for scenarios such as power loss, internet outage, datacenter failure, or ransomware impact.
    • Assist in developing and maintaining a VMware Infrastructure & Capacity Dashboard to visualize resource usage and performance metrics.
    • Contribute to building an automated certificate expiration monitoring system to reduce downtime and security risks.
    • Support the rollout, configuration, and adoption of Microsoft Teams across the organization.
    • Identify opportunities for automation and assist in implementing tools or scripts that improve efficiency and reduce manual effort.

    Qualifications:

    • Currently pursuing a degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Systems Administration, or a related field.
    • Junior or Senior status
    • Familiarity with Windows and Linux operating systems, including basic command-line usage.
    • Basic understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing, switching).
    • Exposure to virtualization platforms, Active Directory, or system management tools.
    • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills.
    • Eagerness to learn, collaborate, and grow technical skills in a professional IT environment.
     

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