Summer IT Networking Intern - Hands-on Network & Security

Basin Electric Power Cooperative; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Basin Electric Power Cooperative is seeking a Student Intern in IT Networking for our Headquarters in Bismarck, ND. The internship runs roughly May 17, 2027 through August 20, 2027 and focuses on maintaining our enterprise network, including routers, switches, firewalls, VOIP telecom gear, and wireless systems.

Responsibilities include assisting with hardware maintenance, implementing security devices, and supporting network administration using monitoring tools and trend analysis.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• Currently enrolled as a full-time student in a two-year Computer Information Systems, Management Information Systems, or a related discipline with at least one year completed.
• Currently enrolled as a full-time student in a four-year Computer Information Systems, Management Information Systems, an Engineering Accreditation Commission/ Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (EAC/ABET) Computer Engineering program, or a related field with at least two years completed.
• Minimum GPA of 2.5.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with personal computers and Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining network hardware such as routers, switches, telecom and wireless equipment.
• Assist with the implementation of security devices, such as firewalls, intrusion detection, and prevention devices that include access control lists.
• Support network administration through monitoring tools, protocol analyzers, and trending tools.

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Word proficiency

Microsoft Outlook proficiency

Excel proficiency

Data entry/recordkeeping

Team collaboration

Organizational attention to detail

Adaptability

Confidentiality and professionalism

Education

Two-year CIS/MIS program (1 year completed)

Four-year CIS/MIS/ABET Computer Engineering program (2 years completed)

GPA 2.5+

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Basin Electric Power Cooperative is seeking a Student Intern in IT Networking for our Headquarters in Bismarck, ND. The internship runs roughly May 17, 2027 through August 20, 2027 and focuses on maintaining our enterprise network, including routers, switches, firewalls, VOIP telecom gear, and wireless systems.

Responsibilities include assisting with hardware maintenance, implementing security devices, and supporting network administration using monitoring tools and trend analysis.