Position Information

Functional TitleStudent Intern - Data Network Engineering

Recruitment Category TypeStudent Intern

Functional CategoryStudent Intern

GradeGS.03

FLSA StatusNon-Exempt

Requisition NumberSI25-008

Number of Vacancies2

Job LevelStaff

Job CodeTBD

Job Description Summary

Organization NameIT Infrastructure Services

Reports toVoice & Data Network Manager

Full or Part TimeFull Time

If Part Time how many hours per week

Regular or TemporaryTemporary

Position End Date (if temporary)08/08/2025

Work Schedule

8:00 AM to 5 PM, Monday to Friday

Position LocationLaurel

Position Summary Information

General Summary

TheStudent Intern – Data Network Engineeringwill assist the Voice & Data Network Support team in providing technical assistance with the daily operations of the organization’s IT data network

Essential Functions

• Assist the Data Network team with the architecture, implementation, maintenance and troubleshooting support of the network communications

• Assist with installations and support of servers, workstations, network hardware, DNS and DHCP appliances, network devices (including Wi-Fi devices, switches, routers, etc.) and peripherals

Other Functions

• Assist with developing and maintaining documentation, including addressing plans, network topology diagrams, rack elevation, data flows and variables.

• Provide support, consisting of technical and problem resolution support, along with maintenance of the networking infrastructure and environment.

Work Environment And Physical Demands

Business casual office setting

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Coursework in IT and other relevant courses emphasizing OSI model/network engineering

• Knowledge with network routing protocols like EIGRP , BGP & OSPF ; and switching technologies like Spanning Tree, Ether Channel, Port Security, and 802.1X, etc.

• Knowledge of network analysis, packet decodes, common protocols, familiarity with analysis utilities

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities

• Excellent skills in documentation of systems and procedures

• Effective verbal and written communication skills

Minimum Education, Experience Requirements

2+ years completed college education in an IT-focused discipline

Additional Requirements

Must be proficient in the use of MS Office Suite applications.

Preferences

Coursework in network engineering preferred

SalaryCommensurate with education & experience

Posting Detail Information

EEO Statement

AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of the Commission to select new employees and to promote current employees without regard to race, sexual orientation, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, or handicap. The Commission does not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability and will make reasonable accommodation for any disability that does not result in undue hardship for the Commission.

Close Date

Open Until FilledYes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Additional Information

All applicants selected will be subject to drug screening and a background check/verification.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Will you, now or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status?

• Yes

• No

• • Are you actively enrolled in an accredited college/university?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have a 2.5 GPA or higher?

• Yes

• No

• • Have you completed 2+ years college coursework towards a degree in an IT-related discipline?

• yes

• no

• • What dates will you be on spring break?

(Open Ended Question)

• Are you an eligible veteran of any branch of the armed forces who has received an honorable discharge or Certificate of Satisfactory Completion of Military Service, the spouse of an eligible veteran who has a service-connected disability or the surviving spouse of a deceased eligible veteran?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

• Unofficial Transcripts

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application