Network & Systems Intern - Summer 2027

Hy-Vee, Inc.; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Hy-Vee, Inc. is offering a Network & Systems Intern position in the IT department. The internship covers updates to our infrastructure, including Active Directory, networking, staging and deployment of workstations, and routine maintenance tasks with software updates.

The role may require travel, including overnight stays, and will run Monday–Friday during the May–August period. Selected candidates are pursuing or have recently earned degrees in Computer Science, MIS, Software Engineering, or

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed degree in a technical field (CS, MIS, SE, or similar).
• Strong communication skills for collaboration with store and corporate teams.
• Basic understanding of network devices and computer hardware.

Responsibilities

• Assist with updates to existing IT infrastructure including AD, networking, and servers.
• Staging and deploying workstations and applying software updates.
• Support maintenance tasks on network devices and systems.
• Travel and overnight stays may be required; travel expenses reimbursed.

Skills

Strong communication

Network devices basics

Computer hardware basics

Scripting basics

Troubleshooting

Maintenance tasks on network devices

Education

Degree in Computer Science or MIS

Tools

Active Directory

Imaging software

PowerShell

Job description

Additional Considerations (if Any)

At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise “a helpful smile in every aisle” and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully engaged and committed to supporting our customers and each other.

Job Description

Job Title: Network & Systems Intern

Department: IT

FLSA: Non Exempt

Hy-Vee, Inc. is a progressive company working on technologies associated with virtualization, mobile computing, supply chain optimization, data warehousing, server clusters and business intelligence. The Information Technology department has a paid internship position available to perform updates to our existing infrastructure. These tasks include working with Active Directory, Networking, staging and deploying workstations as well as various other maintenance tasks and software updates. The position will be Monday through Friday, with travel and overnight stays. The internship will begin in mid-May and conclude in mid-August. Travel expenses will be reimbursed.

Qualifications include working toward, or recently acquired, a degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Software Engineering or some other technical degree program.

Selected candidates will work up to, and potentially exceeding 40 hours per week.

• Strong communication skills when working with store and corporate personal.
• Basic understanding of network devices (switches, firewalls, and routers).
• Basic understanding of computer hardware and peripherals.
• Basic knowledge of Imaging and applying updates to servers and workstations.
• Basic knowledge of a scripting language. Example: Bash or PowerShell
• Ability to troubleshoot issues and communicate the issue effectively with supporting staff.
• Complete required maintenance tasks on network system devices.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Worker Characteristics

• Commitment to the Hy-Vee Mission and a willingness to promote the values of the company
• Must have the ability to solve practical problems; variety of variables with limited standardization; interprets instructions
• Must be able to perform arithmetic and calculations involving fractions, decimals, and percentages
• This position requires strong computer and analytical skills. The person must also have strong verbal and written communication skills and be extremely detailed oriented. The person must be well organized and capable of multi-tasking simultaneously

Physical Requirements

• Must be physically able to perform light work exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally to move objects.
• Visual requirements include vision from less than 20 inches to more than 20 feet with or without correction, depth perception, and color vision, and field of vision.
• Must be able to perform the following physical activities: Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.

Hy-Vee, Inc. is an employee-owned grocery store chain with more than 550 business units and over 70,000 employees. With sales of more than $12 billion, Hy-Vee ranks among the top 25 supermarket chains and the top 50 private companies in the United States. Its slogan, “A Helpful Smile in Every Aisle,” expresses the foundation of the company’s operating philosophy.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre employment drug screen.