Research and Innovation Hubs Intern

Requisition Number: 100011

Research and Innovation Hubs Intern

Location: This is a hybrid opportunity located in Chicago, IL

Duration: 3 months: Potential to convert to full time after 3 months.

Now is the time to bring your expertise to a Intern role for a Fortune 500 Solutions Integrator where success and fulfillment go hand in hand. You will be at the forefront of helping businesses transform their cloud, data, AI, cybersecurity, and analytics to ensure they are future-ready.

This internship provides a unique opportunity for a highly motivated and technically inclined individual to gain valuable hands-on experience within a dynamic and challenging lab-based IT Data Center and Hybrid-Cloud environment. The intern will work closely with experienced IT professionals, assisting with various tasks related to data center operations, including infrastructure support, system administration, automation, and documentation.

What to Expect

We are legendary for taking care of our teammates. We want our teammates to enjoy a diverse and meaningful experience in the workplace, knowing that what you do makes a difference! Insight provides access to an engaging selection of 11 Teammate Resource Groups (TRGs) available to all teammates, further enhancing our commitment to fostering a sense of belonging. Temporary teammates can also expect medical benefits, which includes sick time after 90 days and access to our retirement plans.

As a Intern, you will get to:

• Assist with daily data center operations, including monitoring system performance, troubleshooting basic hardware and software issues, and performing routine maintenance tasks.
• Learn and assist with basic system administration tasks, such as user account management, software installations, and basic network configurations.
• Physical equipment installation and cabling of servers, network switches, storage devices etc.
• Perform physical asset inventory and control of devices in the Data Centers (Research and Innovation Hubs).

Be AmbITious: In this opportunity, it's not just about what you do today but also about where you can go tomorrow. As a Intern at Insight, you have the potential for advancement within our organization; not just vertically but horizontally as well. Bringing your passion, dedication, and collaborative spirit to Insight will not only allow you to elevate your existing skills but also acquire new ones through enriching experiences and opportunities.

We are looking for a Intern with:

• Prior experience with Windows and/or Linux/Unix operating systems. Linux experience is a strong plus.
• Basic understanding of networking concepts (e.g., TCP/IP, VLANs/subnetting).
• Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell).
• Experience with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V, Nutanix).

Insight at a Glance

• Received 35+ industry and partner awards in the past year
• $9.2 billion in revenue
• #20on Fortune's World'sBest Workplaces list
• 14,000+ engaged teammates
• $1.4M+ total charitable contributions in 2023 by Insight globally

We are not just a tech company; we are a people-first company. We believe that by unlocking the power of people and technology, we can accelerate transformation and achieve extraordinary results. As a Fortune 500 Solutions Integrator with deep expertise in cloud, data, AI, cybersecurity, and intelligent edge, we guide organizations through complex digital decisions. But what really sets us apart are our core values of Hunger, Heart, and Harmony, which guide everything we do, from building relationships with teammates, partners, and clients to making a positive impact in our communities.

Insight is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.

The position described above provides a summary of some the job duties required and what it would be like to work at Insight. For a comprehensive list of physical demands and work environment for this position, click here.

Insight is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.

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