IT Infrastructure Platform Service Intern - Year Round
- SMUD
- Hybrid (Sacramento, CA, USA)
- $23.63 - $28.80 hourly
Job Description
SMUD's IT Infrastructure Platform Services (IPS) department is looking for a year-round intern. The intern will provide cross-functional support within IPS by conducting analytical and research-based tasks aligned with relevant initiatives like disaster recovery, cloud technologies, and process improvement
The intern in this position will complete projects and tasks including, but not limited to:
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Do analysis, problem solving and conduct research on emerging technology trends
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Support the validation and documentation of key systems and applications requiring Disaster Recovery (DR) planning.
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Conduct reviews of Disaster Recovery Plans to identify outdated content or missing information as well as assist in validation of DR plans.
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Assist in organizing and coordinating logistics for tabletop exercises and DR simulations.
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Monitor progress and ensure follow-up on action items related to DR initiatives.
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Prepare summaries of DR-related tasks and activities and create presentation materials for leadership review.
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Contribute to the creation and maintenance of documentation, including drafting knowledge articles.
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Gain exposure to new technologies and methodologies.
This is not a coding or IT programming opportunity.
About SMUD's College Internship Program
SMUD's College Internship Program provides college interns with an opportunity to contribute their skills and knowledge to SMUD while gaining valuable work experience. Workshops and activities will also be part of the program where interns will have the opportunity to be immersed in SMUD's culture and learn leadership skills as well as develop their professional skills.
SMUD was also recognized by Interns 2 Pros for the 2020 Internship Program of The Year Award in recognition of excellence in internship strategy, implementation, and impact and was one of five finalists for the 2023 Internship Program of the Year from Interns 2 Pros along with Paramount, Fox Corporation, Intuit, and Toyota.
Purpose
Nature and Scope
The work performed in this classification calls for regular application of analytical and independent research skills. Work is closely related to the employee's academic major in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics.
Duties and Responsibilities
Work may include, but is not limited to, the following: (NOTE: While in general all the functions and requirements listed are essential, individual positions and/or locations may not require all duties be performed.)
• Performs tasks of an analytical or research nature for suitable projects or ongoing assignments which call for specific acquired academic skills and knowledge in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math.
• May locate sources of information; collect and organize data.
• Makes computations and analyzes data for degree of confidence and for alternative courses of action.
• May develop computer programs relating to assignments and may code material for established programs.
• May develop written, graphical and/or oral reports.
• May assist staff analysts and technical personnel by performing elements of their work under close supervision.
Required Education
Registration as a full-time student (minimum of 12 units) at an accredited college or university in a declared curriculum with a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) emphasis that will provide the specific skills and knowledge that will contribute to available work assignments.
Desirable Qualifications
- Freshman or Sophomore standing
- Majoring in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, Cognitive Science, Management Information Systems (MIS), Business Information Systems (BIS)
- Excellent communication skills
- Understanding of technology terms
- Knowledge of programming languages, database, and operating systems
- Well versed in Microsoft Office 365 products like Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint, etc.
- Ability to do analysis, problem solving and conduct research on emerging technology trends
Physical Requirements
Application Deadline: It is guaranteed that the online system will accept applications until 5 PM on the apply by date. It is highly encouraged that applications are submitted well before the due date and time mentioned to make sure that it is submitted successfully.
Official SMUD Title: STEM Student Assistant
- Students must be able to commute to the SMUD Offices in Sacramento, CA when requested to come in.
- To have a student position at SMUD, you must not have any relatives working at SMUD.
- Students must be enrolled as a full-time student, complete and pass at least 12 undergraduate units OR 8 graduate units, and receive at least a 2.0 GPA.
- During the summer internship, students can work up to 130 hours per month.
- Currently, SMUD is not hiring candidates for its student internship positions who require sponsorship from an employer either now or in the future. Such sponsorship is not needed for citizens, a U.S. National, a permanent resident, or one granted refuge or asylum status by the U.S. government. Visa holders typically require sponsorship in one form or another at some point in time.
- Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) are a part of who we are and how we do things. Supporting efforts that promote pay equality is part of that. Salary placement for the selected candidate will be determined in alignment with the California Equal Pay Act or the applicable MOU. Determination for salary placement of internal candidates will be made without respect to current classification or compensation, and will be based upon the candidate's qualifications as compared to those performing substantially similar work. In the event there is a guaranteed pay progression outlined in an applicable MOU, the MOU takes precedence.
We recommend you create a SMUD Candidate account through our SMUD Careers page, upload your resume and cover letter to be considered for this and other open position.
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