About the role#
The Managed Services Engineering Associate position is a full-time, paid internship for Summer 2027. You will join the Heartland Business Systems managed services team to provide IT support for various customers. This role offers exposure to the day-to-day operations of the IT industry while you work alongside experienced engineers.
What you'll do#
- Support the team in providing critical IT services for HBS customers.
- Learn about different technologies and platforms under the direction of your Team Lead.
- Perform proactive maintenance tasks, including server and workstation patches, firewall rule updates, and upgrades for switches, routers, and firewalls.
- Provide remote support for hardware and applications related to servers, storage, and network equipment.
- Monitor and analyze backups, security appliances, and customer networks.
- Collaborate with primary field engineers to complete tasks as needed.
- Participate in cross-education and mentoring with other interns and staff.
What you'll need#
- You are currently pursuing a two-year degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related technology field, or have a combination of relevant education and experience.
- You maintain an outcome-focused mindset.
- You have strong prioritization skills.
- You work well as a team player.
- You carry a professional attitude and respectful demeanor.
Location & details#
- This position is located in Columbia, Missouri.
- The role is on-site.
- This is a full-time, paid internship for the Summer 2027 term.
- Sponsorship is not available for this role.
About Heartland Business Systems
Heartland Business Systems provides IT services and consulting to organizations. Founded in 1992, the company maintains headquarters in Little Chute, Wisconsin. It employs 668 people and operates as a privately held firm. The company specializes in areas such as cloud solutions, cybersecurity, and managed IT services.
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