Linux Administrator Intern: Hybrid, Paid Summer Experience

Westinghouse Electric Company LLC; Cranberry Township (Butler County); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company LLC seeks a Linux Administrator intern to support Linux servers at our Cranberry Township facility. This paid full-time hybrid summer internship (May–August 2027) reports to the Linux Services Manager and focuses on stability, security, and performance of Linux-based infrastructure.

You will install, configure, monitor, and troubleshoot Linux systems, automate tasks, and collaborate across teams to implement scalable solutions while upholding industry security

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in information systems.
• Completed sophomore year of college.
• Linux OS proficiency: Ubuntu, SLES or Red Hat.
• Proficient in Linux CLI and shell scripting.
• Familiar with virtualization technologies such as VMware or KVM.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain Linux operating systems and related software.
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot to ensure reliability.
• Collaborate with teams to design Linux-based solutions.
• Implement security measures to protect Linux systems.
• Perform backups and disaster recovery procedures.
• Automate tasks with Bash or Python to improve efficiency.
• Manage user accounts, permissions, and access controls.
• Install and maintain DNS, DHCP, and LDAP services.
• Recommend upgrades to improve performance and scalability.

Skills

Linux CLI

Bash scripting

Python scripting

VMware

KVM

Education

Pursuing B.S. in Information Systems

Sophomore year completed

Tools

Ubuntu

SLES

Red Hat

Job description

Westinghouse Electric Company LLC seeks a Linux Administrator intern to support Linux servers at our Cranberry Township facility. This paid full-time hybrid summer internship (May–August 2027) reports to the Linux Services Manager and focuses on stability, security, and performance of Linux-based infrastructure.

You will install, configure, monitor, and troubleshoot Linux systems, automate tasks, and collaborate across teams to implement scalable solutions while upholding industry security