Jr Systems Administrator Co-Op

S&C Electric Company•Chicago, IL

2d•$22 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

At S&C Electric Company, a 100% employee-owned company, we help keep the lights on for people and businesses worldwide. Our manufacturing roles build the equipment that protects the critical infrastructure of the power grid, and each of our team members lends their unique skills to this crucial mission. We empower our people by providing pathways to a long-term career and support them in their professional growth by sustaining a culture founded on respect, strengthened by collaboration, and measured by our shared successes. The manufacturing industry is booming with opportunities to learn new things, expand your skills, and build a long-term career. Join S&C to make an impact on tomorrow’s energy challenges and become an employee-owner! The Junior Infrastructure Co-op supports the administration and operation of S&C's core infrastructure platforms. Working alongside Infrastructure Engineers, this role gains hands-on experience with cloud services, servers, virtualization, monitoring, storage, backup, and disaster recovery technologies while assisting with operational activities, documentation, automation, and infrastructure improvement initiatives.

Requirements

In-progress degree program from an accredited university/college program with a concentration in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or a related discipline.
Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
Windows Server administration
Networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP)
PowerShell scripting
Virtualization concepts
Basic understanding of backup and recovery processes

Nice To Haves

Completed coursework in: Cloud Computing, Networking, Windows Server Administration, and Virtualization Technologies.
Experience with Microsoft Entra Privileged Identity Management, Conditional Access, Identity Governance, lifecycle workflows, access packages, and hybrid identity synchronization.
Familiarity with PowerShell, Microsoft Graph, Kusto Query Language, service management processes, audit controls, and security frameworks.
Microsoft AZ-900, VMware Certified Professional, CompTIA Server+, or equivalent relevant certification
ITIL Foundation or equivalent relevant certification

Responsibilities

Assist with the administration and monitoring of Microsoft Azure and on-premises infrastructure services.
Support server maintenance, patch validation, system monitoring, and operational checks.
Help maintain system inventories, configuration records, architectural diagrams, and technical documentation.
Participate in backup verification, recovery testing, and disaster recovery activities.
Investigate infrastructure alerts and assist with incident troubleshooting and root-cause analysis.
Support infrastructure projects, migrations, upgrades, and service improvement initiatives.
Assist in developing PowerShell scripts and automation solutions to improve efficiency.
Work with vendors and internal teams during maintenance activities and project implementations.
Follow change management, security, and operational procedures.

Benefits

Medical & Prescription
Dental
Vision
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Group Life Insurance
optional Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
Wellbeing Resources including Employee Assistance Program and Family Forming Benefits (i.e., Adoption and Fertility support)
Vacation Time
Sick Time
Paid Holidays and Company Shutdown days
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Other Leaves
Paid Parental Time
Military Leave
401(k) Retirement Savings and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (KSOP) offering traditional and Roth 401(k) options and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) component; KSOP participants can receive annual ESOP company contributions of over 11% of eligible earnings (3% Core, up to 3.5% Match, Variable Periodic).