IT Specialist Co-op New Cambridge, MA

MORSECORP, Inc.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

MORSE Corp is an employee-owned, technology-focused small business with locations in Cambridge, MA, Arlington, VA, and Seattle, WA. The Co-op IT Specialist will support onboarding, server management, and IT projects across Linux and Windows environments.

The role emphasizes troubleshooting, collaboration, and hands-on technology work within a fast-paced security-focused team. Compensation is provided via an hourly pay range and project-based contributions.

Qualifications

• Must be working toward a BS/BA degree in Computer Networking, CS, IT, or related field.
• Familiarity with MacOS X, Linux, and Windows OS.
• Understanding of Networks and basic IT concepts.
• Experience with VMs and containers and shell scripting on *nix systems.

Responsibilities

• Onboarding of new employees.
• Manage Poly VTC Systems.
• Assisting with new system implementation.
• Configure, manage and maintain Linux and Windows servers.
• Assist with IT projects and upgrades, including planning and rollout.

Skills

Communication skills

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Education

BS/BA in CS/IT (in progress)

Tools

Virtual machines

Containers

Shell scripting

Job description

MORSE Corp is an employee owned, small business based in Cambridge, MA, Arlington, VA, and Seattle, WA with a history of fielding cutting-edge technology. MORSE boasts a specially selected team of scientists, engineers, and software developers to deliver best-in-class technical solutions that solve difficult multidisciplinary problems faced by the US National Security Ecosystem.

MORSE is looking for a Co-op IT Specialist to join our team of talented IT Professionals. Do you enjoy getting hands-on with technology? Do you enjoy troubleshooting and solving problems? In this role you will assist with IT tasks and projects, including implementing, upgrading, maintaining, and supporting a variety of technology as part of our IT infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and a love of technology.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Onboarding of new employees
• Manage Poly VTC Systems
• Assisting with new system implementation
• Helping to configure, manage and maintain Linux and Windows servers
• Assist with IT projects and upgrades, including planning and project rollout support
• Becoming familiar with IT security and data protection

Requirements:

• Working towards a BS or BA degree in Computer Networking, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related subject
• Familiarity with MacOS X, Linux and Windows Operating Systems.
• Understanding of Networks.
• Experience working with virtual machines and containers.
• Experience with shell scripting on *nix systems.

MORSE Corp’s pay range for this role carefully considers a wide range of compensation factors, including but not limited to, prior experience, education, skills and expertise, location, internal equity, and other factors that are job related and consistent with business need. Therefore, final offer amounts may vary from the amount stated.

Compensation

$24 - $30 USD

The team at MORSE takes pride in being the smart team that is easy to work with. We focus on steady, long-term success while maintaining a collaborative, enjoyable work experience for our employees. For more information, please visit www.morsecorp.com .

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