Information Technology/Systems Administration Internship - Fall 2024
Organization
SOFWERX is a venue operated under an agreement between the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) and DefenseWERX, designed to increase collaboration and innovation in order to solve the most difficult warfighter problems. SOFWERX is a forum for accelerating delivery of innovative capability, and facilitating capability refinement through exploration, experimentation, and assessment of promising technology. SOFWERX is in the heart of Ybor City, at a neutral, easily accessible facility. The internship program is administered by USF Institute of Applied Engineering.
Responsibilities
Work with Systems Administrators in maintaining hardware, software, and other systems
Assist in managing the SOFWERX network – physically and virtually
Assist with troubleshooting issues and provide technical support
Organize and maintain IT resources
Assist with conducting research on related technology focused topics
Consult and engage with subject matter experts
Assist with User & Systems infrastructure administration configuration & customization
Must participate in weekly market research and submit minimum required entries for new capabilities, technologies, companies, organizations, etc. that could contribute to the innovative ideas needed to create solutions for the warfighter.
Requirements
MUST BE ELIGIBLE FOR A SECURITY CLEARANCE
Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Technology, or a similar major at a local accredited university
Junior or Senior level, with a current GPA of 3.0 or above
Experience in network management and systems administration
Experience working with a variety of engineering students
Effective written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
Must be willing and able to work in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment
Time commitment
Hours of operation are 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday thru Friday
This position requires a minimum of 15 hours and a maximum of 20 hours per week during the Fall/Spring semesters and a minimum of 20 hours and a maximum of 29 hours per week during the Summer semester.
This internship is in-person with limited remote work opportunities
Opportunities
Engage in employee events, such as team building
Build resume and explore career options
Apply skills and knowledge to the workplace
Upon completion of the internship, a letter of recommendation can be provided upon request
Opportunity for follow-on internship based on performance
Pay Rate
$17.50/hour