Systems Administrator Intern - Hybrid/On-site IT Roles

Penn State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University in State College, PA is seeking a Systems Administrator Intern to join the Computing Services Department. This paid internship focuses on documentation, SOPs, and collaboration with IT teams to support ARL's secure computing environments.

You will assist with ticket queues, learn DoD and NIST guidelines, and contribute to process improvement while balancing up to 20 hours per week in fall and spring, and up to 40 hours per week in summer, with on-site (hybrid possible) work.

Qualifications

• Ability to express yourself clearly to contribute to teamwork.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to quickly learn and understand processes.
• Ability to gather information by interviewing and reading specifications.
• Desire to learn and improve computer-related knowledge.
• Flexible with rapidly changing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to work through a difficult problem using defined steps.
• Knowledge of DoD regulations and security standards (DoD 8500.01, NIST).

Responsibilities

• Identify, analyze, and document processes for streamlining or shifting to a lower tier team.
• Collaborate with technical teams to create or update standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Create or update training documentation for complex systems and applications.
• Assist with ticketing queues and other assigned tasks.
• Routinely interact with other Information Technology professionals.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Learning agility

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Flexibility

Multitasking

DoD regulations

Job description

Penn State University in State College, PA is seeking a Systems Administrator Intern to join the Computing Services Department. This paid internship focuses on documentation, SOPs, and collaboration with IT teams to support ARL's secure computing environments.

You will assist with ticket queues, learn DoD and NIST guidelines, and contribute to process improvement while balancing up to 20 hours per week in fall and spring, and up to 40 hours per week in summer, with on-site (hybrid possible) work.