Intern - IT Digital Infrastructure

Cleco Corporate Holdings LLC; Pineville (LA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleco Corporate Holdings LLC in Pineville, LA seeks a Digital Infrastructure Intern to learn servers, cloud technologies, operating systems, data protection, and infrastructure services while supporting critical business applications.

You will work with IT professionals, assist with maintenance, monitoring, backups, documentation, and participate in automation projects, presenting findings at internship end.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related field.
• Planning and project management skills.
• Willingness to learn new technologies on the job.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and communicate respectfully.
• General knowledge of Linux and Windows OS administration.

Responsibilities

• Assist with IT infrastructure support and maintenance.
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues.
• Support infrastructure upgrade and cloud migration projects.
• Assist with data backup, recovery, and continuity.
• Document processes and operations.
• Collaborate with IT and business partners.
• Participate in automation and optimization projects.
• Present findings to leadership at internship end.

Skills

Planning & project management

Team collaboration

Willingness to learn

Linux & Windows admin basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related field

Job description

Role Purpose

The Digital Infrastructure Intern works alongside IT professionals to learn how servers, cloud technologies, operating systems, data protection, and infrastructure services work together to keep critical business applications running.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the support and maintenance of IT infrastructure, including servers, operating systems, and cloud-based technologies.
• Monitor system performance and assist with troubleshooting hardware, software, and infrastructure-related issues.
• Support projects involving infrastructure upgrades, technology implementations, and cloud migration initiatives.
• Assist with data backup, recovery, and business continuity activities.
• Document processes, technology solutions, and operational procedures.
• Collaborate with IT team members and business partners to support day-to-day technology needs.
• Participate in projects focused on automation, efficiency improvements, and emerging technologies.
• Present project findings and accomplishments to leadership at the conclusion of the internship.

Qualifications Required

• Education, Skills & Experience
• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, computer information systems, or a related field
• Planning and project management skills
• Willingness and ability to learn new technologies on the job
• Proficient at functioning effectively within a team environment, presenting ideas and opinions in a respective and collegial manner
• General knowledge of Linux and Windows Operating System administration to be able to maintain the infrastructure environment

Key Competencies

• BEHAVIORAL Building Organizational Talent* Building Partnerships Leading Teams Business Acumen Communication Courage Building Self-Insight Building Talent* Driving for Results Energizing the Organization Driving Execution Building Trusting Relationships Driving Innovation Planning and Organizing Safety Establishing Strategic Direction

Cleco Corporate Holdings LLC is a regional energy holding company that conducts its business operations through its primary subsidiary, Cleco Power. Headquartered in Pineville, Louisiana, and in business since 1935, the company has approximately 1,200 employees. Cleco Power Cleco Power is a regulated electric utility that owns 8 generating units with a rated capacity of 2,676 megawatts and operates 946 megawatts on behalf of its generation partners. Assets also includes 1,386 miles of transmission lines and approximately 12,228 miles of distribution lines. Cleco Power uses multiple generating sources and multiple fuels to serve approximately 295,000 customers in 24 of Louisiana's parishes through its retail business and supplies wholesale power in Louisiana. Parishes served include Acadia, Allen, Avoyelles, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Catahoula, DeSoto, Evangeline, Grant, Iberia, Jefferson Davis, LaSalle, Natchitoches, Rapides, Red River, Sabine, St. Landry, St. Martin, St. Mary, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, Vermilion, Vernon and Washington.