Systems Administrator (Skillbridge Intern 1) - 31053

HII • Columbia, SC

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

This is an unpaid internship through the DoD SkillBridge Program for transitioning active-duty U.S. military personnel in the final 180 days of active-duty service. The intern will train as a Systems Administrator, work on meaningful projects, and receive guidance from a mentor and senior company leadership. The internship is intended to align with the intern’s knowledge, skills, education, and military training, and may provide a pathway to a regular, permanent position with Enlighten.

The intern will report to a designated Enlighten Supervisor and learn the company’s approach to building, supporting, and maintaining IT systems. Training covers day-to-day operations, monitoring, and troubleshooting of client workstations, internal networks, and cloud infrastructure in a hybrid environment. The desired outcome, targeted for three to four months, is a basic understanding of systems administration and the critical tasks needed to perform its objectives.

The internship requires a hybrid schedule from Enlighten’s local Columbia, Maryland office and availability during core hours for critical meetings and training. The training plan progresses through IT infrastructure and Google Workspace, macOS management and JAMF, Windows administration in a secure SIPR space, networking, NIST-based security practices and compliance, AWS, Docker, scripting and automation, log troubleshooting, monitoring, and IT operations best practices. Additional goals include communicating project status and understanding NIST 800-171 and CMMC Level 2 security practices.

Requirements

• Must be active-duty military personnel within the final 180 days of active-duty service.
• Must have an active Secret-level U.S. Government clearance.
• Must have a DoD 8140 / 8570 compliance certification, such as Security+.
• Must be able to work a hybrid schedule out of the local Columbia, Maryland office.
• Must be available during core hours for critical meetings and training.
• Education and experience: a bachelor’s degree in a related field with zero years of experience, or a high school diploma or equivalent with four years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Train in the day-to-day operation, monitoring, and problem resolution of client workstations, internal networks, and cloud infrastructure.
• Maintain essential IT operations, including operating systems, security tools, applications, servers, email systems, laptops, software, and hardware.
• Support dependable IT infrastructure and networking.
• Manage IT infrastructure in an AWS environment and explore containerization platforms such as Docker.
• Automate processes and orchestrate tasks in cloud environments using Docker Compose, BASH, or other scripting languages.
• Manage Windows and macOS systems and help ensure compliance with security requirements and NIST standards.
• Troubleshoot system issues and configure network equipment such as routers, switches, and firewalls.
• Partner with applicable stakeholders to communicate project status, activities, and achievements.
• Train in monitoring, troubleshooting complex system issues, and working independently within the team structure.

What This Job Offers

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