OPS - IT Intern

NEC Labs•Princeton, NJ

8d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated and technically skilled IT Intern to join our IT department. This role provides hands-on experience in IT optimization and large-scale infrastructure projects, including a storage infrastructure refresh initiative. You will work alongside experienced IT professionals to support enterprise systems, gaining exposure to real-world environments spanning networking, storage, automation, and Linux-based systems.

Requirements

Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field
Strong foundation in networking concepts
Hands-on experience with Linux systems
Familiarity with scripting
Familiarity with Docker / container-based environments
Understanding of storage and network infrastructure fundamentals
Exposure to IT automation tools (e.g., Ansible)
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
Effective communication and teamwork abilities

Nice To Haves

Prior internship or project experience in IT or systems operations
Experience using Git or version control systems
Understanding of IT security fundamentals

Responsibilities

Support administration and maintenance of enterprise compute, storage and network systems
Monitor system performance, collect metrics, and identify bottlenecks
Assist in troubleshooting issues across networking, storage, and system performance
Develop scripts and automation tools to improve operational efficiency
Work with Linux, Windows and MacOS-based systems for configuration, tuning, and optimization
Document workflows, configurations, and system changes for knowledge sharing
Collaborate with IT staff on day-to-day operations and ongoing projects