IT Network Operations Intern

Dairy Farmers of America; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America in Lenexa, KS seeks an IT support specialist to assist with day-to-day network and plant connectivity tasks. You will troubleshoot wired and wireless issues, update equipment records, and help ensure system standards are met.

This role offers hands-on learning in a production environment with supportive teammates. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and are pursuing or have started a technology-related degree in IT, networking, or computer science, and are eager

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, currently enrolled in a technology-related degree.
• Interest or focus in IT, networking, or computer science.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day support of switches, wireless access points, and plant connectivity.
• Troubleshoot basic wired and wireless issues: locate the port, confirm the device is up, and document it.
• Update equipment, IP address, and site records when gear is installed, moved, or removed.
• Check devices against team standards (logging, DNS, time, login banner) and prepare routine fixes for an admin.
• Check wireless access-point status and controller assignment, and record the result.
• Shadow planned changes and write clear notes. Production changes stay with a network administrator.

Education

High school diploma

IT/Networking/CS focus

Job description

Dairy Farmers of America in Lenexa, KS seeks an IT support specialist to assist with day-to-day network and plant connectivity tasks. You will troubleshoot wired and wireless issues, update equipment records, and help ensure system standards are met.

This role offers hands-on learning in a production environment with supportive teammates. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and are pursuing or have started a technology-related degree in IT, networking, or computer science, and are eager