IT Infrastructure Observability Intern

Arconic; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Arconic is seeking a student for an IT/IS internship in Davenport, IA. The role focuses on building infrastructure health dashboards, working with metrics, and documenting reporting processes while collaborating with IT teams.

The position supports the IS standards and requires students with coursework in IT, a 3.0+ GPA, and an anticipated graduation in 2027–2029. ITAR rules apply for U.S. person status.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in IS/IT with an expected graduation date Fall 2027, Spring/Summer 2028, or Spring/Summer 2029.
• Current cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater.
• Authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship not available.
• Basic understanding of servers, databases, networking and IT infrastructure technologies.
• This position is ITAR-restricted requiring U.S. person status.

Responsibilities

• Build infrastructure health dashboards using visualization tools.
• Work with metrics and monitoring data for log collection.
• Define thresholds to represent the current state of infrastructure solutions.
• Document dashboard and reporting processes.
• Collaborate with IT teams to build requirements and demo progress.
• Operate with IS standards and conventions.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IS/IT or similar

Tools

PowerShell

Python

Job description

Job Description

At Arconic, we are looking for people who share our values of integrity, inclusion, and diversity, and who demonstrate agility, results commitment, and the capability to grow themselves and others. In return, we offer the opportunity to Grow Together with ongoing opportunities for professional growth provided by a constantly changing environment, working alongside employees who value the people they work with just as much as the work they do.

Primary Responsibilities

• Build infrastructure health dashboards utilizing visualization tool
• Work with metrics and monitoring data for log collection
• Define thresholds to represent current state of infrastructure solution
• Document dashboard and reporting processes
• Collaborate with IT teams to build requirements and to demo progress
• Operate with Arconic IS standards and conventions and applicable Arconic BU/RU IT Standards

Key Objectives

• Build infrastructure and application dashboards to monitor the health of IT systems
• Learn and apply the applicable toolsets to solve real world business problems
• Add value to the company through key IT project and task deliverables
• Bring a new perspective and new ideas to IT efforts and processes
• Communicate professionally and effectively with a wide variety of people, via face to face, over the phone, via email, via Microsoft Teams and in writing

Basic Qualifications

• Credits toward a bachelor’s degree in IS/IT or similar, from an accredited institution
• Relevant IT course work completed successfully
• Basic understanding of servers, databases, networking and IT infrastructure technologies
• Must have an expected graduation date in Fall 2027, Spring/Summer of 2028, or, Spring/Summer of 2029
• Current cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S> person as a U.S> citizen, U.S> Permanent Resident (i.e. ‘Green Card Holder), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with reporting or data analysis
• Familiarity with scripting (PowerShell, Python or similar)
• Strong problem solving and communication skills
• Prior work experience in an IT role
• Leadership experience

About Us

Arconic Corporation is a leading provider of aluminum sheet, plate and extrusions, as well as innovative architectural products, that advance the automotive, aerospace, commercial transportation, industrial and building and construction markets. Building on more than a century of innovation, Arconic helps to transform the way we fly, drive, and build.

We live our core values and commit to delivering sustainable value to our customers, our employees, our communities and our stakeholders.

• Act With Integrity : We lead with respect, honesty, transparency and accountability.
• Safeguard our Future : We protect and improve the health and safety of our employees, communities and environment.
• Grow Stronger Together : We cultivate an inclusive and diverse culture that advocates for equity.
• Earn Customer Loyalty : We build customer partnerships through best-in-class products and service.
• Drive Operational Excellence : We pursue continuous improvement through innovation, agility, people development and collaboration.
• Create Value : We achieve success by generating and growing value for our stakeholders.
• United States EEO Statement: Arconic Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. We take action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

About The Team

Arconic’s Corporate Center is located on Pittsburgh’s North shore of the Allegheny River with spectacular views of the Pittsburgh skyline and is surrounded by scenic walkways and trails. The Corporate Center is easily accessible from all major interstates and is just blocks away from PNC Park, Market Square and Pittsburgh’s most popular restaurants. The building has a cafeteria that serves a variety of breakfast and lunch options daily.