IT System Administrator Co-op (Hybrid)

Austin Community College; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Pennsylvania is seeking a Linux Administrator Co-op to support infrastructure initiatives within a hybrid environment. Gain hands-on experience with Linux administration, automation using Ansible, and cloud technologies while collaborating with experienced engineers. Candidates should have basic Linux skills and an interest in learning about DevOps workflows. This co-op runs from March to September 2026, requiring a full-time commitment of 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Basic Linux system administration skills essential for supporting core infrastructure.
• Familiarity with Ansible for automation tasks will be an asset.
• Interest in hybrid environments and eagerness to learn are required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with infrastructure tasks and certificate lifecycle management.
• Contribute to server build automation processes in a collaborative environment.
• Gain exposure to Linux system administration and Microsoft technologies.

Skills

Basic Linux system administration and command-line skills

Exposure to OpenShift, Docker, or Kubernetes

Familiarity with Ansible and scripting for automation

Introductory experience with Active Directory, PowerShell, or Azure

Interest in hybrid cloud environments and infrastructure as code

Strong communication and willingness to learn in a team setting

Job description

PJM Interconnection is a regional transmission organization (RTO) that plays a vital role in the U.S. electric system. PJM ensures the reliability of the largest centrally dispatched control area in North America by coordinating the movement of electricity in all or parts of 13 states. PJM, acting neutrally and independently, operates the largest competitive wholesale electricity market in the world. PJM manages a sophisticated regional planning process for generation and transmission expansion to assure future electric.

The Platform and Client Operations team is responsible for managing and maintaining the core infrastructure that supports PJM’s enterprise operations. This includes administration of physical and virtual servers across AIX, Windows, and Linux platforms, as well as networked appliances and virtualization technologies that enable scalable, efficient resource utilization.

The department also oversees client computing environments, including laptops, desktops, and associated applications, ensuring performance, reliability, and user support. Key enterprise services under our purview include email systems, multifactor authentication, digital certificate management, and other foundational technologies critical to secure and seamless business operations.

The Linux Administrator Co-op will support core infrastructure initiatives across PJM’s hybrid environment, with a focus on learning and hands‑on experience. Key responsibilities include automating infrastructure tasks using Ansible, assisting with certificate lifecycle management, and contributing to server build automation processes. The role also offers exposure to Linux system administration, container platforms like OpenShift, and Microsoft technologies such as Active Directory and Azure, while working alongside experienced engineers in a collaborative, enterprise‑scale setting.

Required Skills

• Basic Linux system administration and command-line skills
• Exposure to OpenShift, Docker, or Kubernetes
• Familiarity with Ansible and scripting for automation
• Introductory experience with Active Directory, PowerShell, or Azure
• Interest in hybrid cloud environments and infrastructure as code
• Strong communication and willingness to learn in a team setting

Preferred Skills

• Interest in regulated environments
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines or DevOps workflows
• Exposure to monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Nagios)
• Understanding of cybersecurity principles or identity management
• Experience with version control systems like Git
• Knowledge of ITIL or other service management frameworks
• Ability to document technical processes and contribute to knowledge bases

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS SESSION RUNS FROM 3/30/2026 UNTIL 9/18/2026. IF YOU CANNOT COMMIT TO EMPLOYMENT FOR THE SESSION IN ITS ENTIRETY AND/OR NEED TO END THE SESSION EARLIER THAN THE END DATE OF 9/18/2026, PLEASE DO NOT APPLY. All PJM Interconnection co‑op positions are contracted for 40 hours per week. If you are not able to make this time commitment please do not apply.

PJM’s uses a third party vendor to hire student workers. If you are hired for this position, DZConneX will be your employer and should be the only employer listed on your I-20, if hired.

Additional Information

• This co‑op position is hybrid.
• PJM will not be providing Housing/Transportation assistance, the successful candidate must be able to come on‑campus when needed.