College Intern - Network and Infrastructure

SRP • Scottsdale, AZ

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Phoenix-based SRP is recruiting for a College Intern - High Security Operations Center. This position will be part of the High Security Operations Center (HSOC) team and will assist with supporting a new "greenfield" datacenter and secure network to connect our generation fleet and power systems. As a network intern, you will work closely with a team of senior network engineers to learn how a small secure datacenter works, how power systems at SRP work (generation, transmission, and distribution of power), and what planning for the future of critical infrastructure security will look like. Your role will be focused on learning about networking and completing tasks to support the team. Your experience will be varied between exposing you to new technologies and supporting the team through documentation of the system. The student intern will work daily scheduled hours based on the department’s needs, with a minimum requirement of 15 hours and up to 40 hours per week maximum.

Requirements

• A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent is required.
• Must have driver's license and ability to travel between valley locations
• Embody growth mindset to accommodate future changes in network security
• Positive influence on team members
• Uses energy, innovation, and leadership to solve problems
• Shows strong level of initiative to accomplish goals efficiently and effectively
• Shares information with team members
• Acts in a positive and professional manner when acting as a departmental representative
• Must have excellent verbal & written communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be detail oriented and have excellent time management & organization skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills are helpful in the role
• Must have ability to adapt to change
• The Student Intern Program requires participants to work a minimum of 15 hours per week and up to a maximum of 40 hours per week.
• Scheduled hours may vary based on departmental needs and hiring manager’s discretion, provided hours worked remain within the 15–40 hour weekly range.
• All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Currently, SRP does not sponsor H1B visas, OPT, or other employment-related visas.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of/experience with enterprise network concepts (firewalls, switching, routing)
• Knowledge of virtual server infrastructure and concepts
• Certifications or certification prep in appropriate areas will be considered (CCNA, VMWare, Palo Alto, etc.)
• College level coursework (100 or higher) from an accredited institution is preferred.
• Management will evaluate college-level coursework individually to determine if it is applicable to the position and relevant to the required skills.
• Knowledge such as accounting, general administrative principles, communications, marketing, personnel, finance, training, business and other non-scientific fields.

Responsibilities

• Work with team members in a support role to perform various tasks such as cable organization, asset management, and preparing a service management infrastructure to support other groups at SRP.
• Draft procedures and documentation related to the network and supporting internal customers.
• Support staff during install and configuration of network hardware, including firewalls, Cisco switching, virtual server infrastructure, backup and remote access solutions.
• Demonstrates the ability to quickly learn and adapt in a dynamic, evolving environment.
• Some travel between facilities will be required. Main office/datacenter is in South Scottsdale.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Access to a recreation and fitness facility
• Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs: College interns are eligible to receive $1000 per calendar year

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED