Intern - IT (Infrastructure Operations)

SelectQuote Insurance Services•Overland Park, KS

49d

About The Position

SelectQuote is looking to hire Information Technology Interns to join our Infrastructure team for the summer of 2026. This position will offer the individual the opportunity to complete meaningful project work using and strengthening their abilities with in demand technology tools. The Information Technology Intern will apply a statistical problem solving approach to questions relating to SelectQuote's Technology Vision & strategy. As a member of the SelectQuote IT Team the IT Intern will have the opportunity to learn and apply an analytical problem solving approach to a diverse set of business questions. The IT Intern will work directly with the Managers and members of the IT team as well as other stakeholders who work with technology around Select Quote. This internship will prepare the candidate for future work in the field of IT by equipping them to leverage a variety of tools and techniques to answer business questions.

Requirements

Fundamental understanding of IT infrastructure concepts
Familiarity with Windows and Linux server operating systems
Basic understanding of server hardware components & networking protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP)
Conceptual understanding of virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware)
Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell & Python). Experience is a plus.
Familiarity with network hardware (routers, switches, firewalls) & network monitoring tools
Fundamental understanding of networking concepts
Understanding of Information Security concepts
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies
Currently enrolled in Junior or Senior year of college/university required
Degree focused in Computer Science, Information Systems, Analytics Statistics, Mathematics, or Engineering required
Relevant previous internship experience or the completion of a project that demonstrates aptitude for programming and data analysis required

Responsibilities

Maintaining multi-site TCP/IP and VoIP networks including LAN/WAN Wireless ISP and Data Center
Ensures appropriate network and server monitoring and security systems and alerts are implemented and current
Documenting and maintaining network and infrastructure physical and logical diagrams
Communicating effectively and efficiently with management regarding infrastructure support and analyses
Solve computer related problems troubleshooting hardware and software issues.
Assists with Implementation of software operating systems and system updates.
Assist in server deployments including Domain Controllers SCCM servers DNS servers
Monitoring networked computer equipment.
Patch and upgrade systems to maintain system requirements.
Perform server administration tasks including user/group administration security permissions group policies print services research event log warnings and errors and resource monitoring ensuring system architecture components work together seamlessly.
Collect data and interpret errors and/or problems in configurations