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Intern - IT Systems Administrator

PowerSecure, Inc.
Durham, NC Intern
POSTED ON 3/4/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/5/2025

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated and technically inclined College Junior to join our IT team as a Systems Administrator Intern. This position provides hands-on experience in IT infrastructure, including installation, configuration, maintenance, monitoring, and troubleshooting of IT systems and equipment. The intern will gain exposure to real-world IT operations, work alongside experienced professionals, and contribute to the reliability and security of our IT environment.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Assist in the installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of IT infrastructure systems and equipment.
  • Provide support for IT Service Desk escalations and work with team members on daily support and maintenance tasks.
  • Participate in IT project initiatives as assigned by management.
  • Support Microsoft Office 365 applications, including Exchange, SharePoint, Teams, and OneDrive.
  • Assist in Active Directory management, including user and computer accounts, security groups, and group policy objects (GPOs).
  • Gain hands-on experience with networking equipment such as routers, firewalls, switches, and wireless access points.
  • Learn and assist with network protocols (DNS, DHCP, SMTP, TCP / IP, UDP) and virtual environments (VMware ESXi, Hyper-V).
  • Collaborate with IT team members to improve and document IT processes and best practices.
  • Comply with IT policies, standards, and security requirements to ensure the integrity and resilience of the IT environment.

Qualifications :

  • Currently enrolled as a College Junior in an Information Technology, Computer Science, or related degree program.
  • Strong interest in IT infrastructure, networking, and systems administration.
  • Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio) and Windows operating systems.
  • Familiarity with Active Directory, O365, or basic networking concepts is a plus.
  • Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
  • Strong customer service orientation and communication skills.
  • Ability to organize work and prioritize tasks effectively.
  • Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced IT environment.
  • Prior internship or IT-related work experience is a plus but not required.
  • Benefits :

  • Hands-on experience in IT infrastructure and support.
  • Exposure to enterprise-level IT operations and technologies.
  • Mentorship and learning opportunities from experienced IT professionals.
  • Opportunity to contribute to meaningful IT projects.
  • Potential for future employment opportunities based on performance.
  • If you are passionate about IT and eager to gain real-world experience, we encourage you to apply and join our team as an IT Systems Administrator Intern!

    PowerSecure is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. This position is not open to third party recruiters.

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