About the role#
This internship provides hands-on experience in system and network administration for a small business environment. You will support a network of approximately 50 users and devices while working closely with the IT Manager. The role involves a mix of daily technical support and larger projects tailored to your interests and organizational needs.
What you'll do#
- Provide IT support through trouble tickets, phone calls, and walk-in requests.
- Audit and update documentation, including equipment inventory and asset tracking.
- Deploy software and system updates on servers and user systems.
- Test and audit system backups.
- Image and set up new computers.
- Complete projects involving Windows 11 deployment, Synology NAS products, Proxmox virtualization, and information security tasks like firmware audits and VPN hardening.
What you'll need#
- Current student majoring in Computer Science or Computer Engineering.
- Experience with Windows and Linux server administration, including Active Directory and GPO configuration.
- Comfort working in a CLI Linux server environment.
- Understanding of network design, the OSI model, and typical networking hardware and protocols.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to explain technology to non-technical staff.
- Experience with Proxmox, Bash, PowerShell, Cisco hardware, or computer hardware is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Burlington, Vermont.
- Term: Summer 2027 (13 weeks between May and August).
- Schedule: 32 hours per week, Tuesday through Saturday.
- This is a paid, on-site, temporary position.
About ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain
ECHO is a science and nature museum situated on the Lake Champlain waterfront in Burlington, Vermont. Founded in 2003, the organization operates as a nonprofit and serves as the public face of the Leahy Center for Lake Champlain. The facility houses over 70 species of live animals within a LEED certified building. It focuses on science education and the ecology of the Champlain Basin.
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