Jr Systems Administrator Co-Op

About the Role

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.

Available Shift: 1st shift: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, Monday – Friday

Full-Time Fall 2026 Co-Op

Key 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.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.