About the role#
This position offers an opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting enterprise IT infrastructure and daily technology operations. You will work alongside IT professionals to maintain systems, monitor health, and support infrastructure projects. This role helps you build foundational skills in systems administration and management.
What you'll do#
- Assist with Windows and Linux server administration, including provisioning, configuration, and decommissioning.
- Manage user access and permissions.
- Monitor system health and alerts while troubleshooting infrastructure issues with IT teams.
- Support patching, updates, and preventative maintenance tasks.
- Help maintain virtualization, computing, storage, backup, and recovery systems.
- Track hardware and software assets throughout their lifecycle.
- Maintain technical documentation, procedures, and system inventories.
- Support scripting, automation, infrastructure upgrades, testing, and implementation projects.
- Follow cybersecurity, change management, and IT service management procedures.
What you'll need#
- You are a third- or fourth-year student currently enrolled in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Systems Technology, or a related program.
- You must be returning to school for the academic semester following your work term.
- A basic understanding of Windows and Linux operating systems.
- Familiarity with networking concepts like TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and basic troubleshooting.
- Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, including account security, permissions, patching, and system updates.
- Familiarity with Microsoft 365, Active Directory, or Entra ID.
- Exposure to scripting or automation tools such as PowerShell, Python, Bash, or Ansible.
- Experience with virtualization platforms like VMware or Hyper-V and cloud technologies like Azure or GCP.
- Familiarity with backup, storage, or monitoring technologies.
- Relevant coursework or certifications in Microsoft, Linux, networking, cloud, or cybersecurity.
Location & details#
- Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time.
- Note: This position requires a criminal record background check and a substance test for safety-sensitive roles.
About Cameco Corporation
Cameco Corporation operates as a provider of uranium fuel for nuclear power generation. The company manages uranium mining, refining, and conversion processes. It maintains interests in nuclear fuel cycle investments and holds ownership in Westinghouse Electric Company. Founded in 1988, the firm is based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. It employs over 2,500 people and trades on the Toronto and New York stock exchanges.
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