Intern - Information Technology (System Administrator)

About the Organization RENK America is a leading supplier in the defense, marine and industry sector with superior mobility, propulsion and drive train solutions. Our tradition is centered on precision-engineered systems for maximum impact, efficiency and endurance. RENK's ambition is to support each and every one of its customers to exceed standards in harsh conditions and combat situations. RENK America employs over 500 employees at our US locations in Muskegon, Michigan, Cincinnati, Ohio, Camby, Indiana and Roseville, Michigan. RENK America is driven by this sense of pride and purpose in our country and our community. Description

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated Systems Administration Intern to join our IT infrastructure team. This hands-on internship provides exposure to enterprise-level server environments, virtualization platforms, automation tools, and day-to-day system operations. You'll work closely with experienced administrators to support, maintain, and improve the organization's core IT systems and services.

Essential Functions

• Assist with deploying, maintaining, and troubleshooting virtual machines and hosts within VMware or other virtualization environments.
• Support configuration, monitoring, and maintenance of Windows and Linux servers to ensure system stability and performance.
• Participate in Active Directory (AD) administration, including user account management, Group Policy updates, OU organization, and domain troubleshooting.
• Help manage and support Office 365 services, including user provisioning, mailbox administration, and license assignments.
• Assist in monitoring system performance, analyzing logs, and identifying potential issues across servers and critical applications.
• Support patch management and system update processes to maintain compliance and security.
• Participate in network administration tasks such as switch configuration, VLAN setup, and troubleshooting connectivity issues.
• Contribute to documentation efforts, including updating runbooks, asset inventories, SOPs, and system diagrams.
• Help with hardware configuration and deployment, including desktops, laptops, printers, and network devices.
  
  

Key Projects & Initiatives

• Participate in Disaster Recovery (DR) and Business Continuity planning and implementation for scenarios such as power loss, internet outage, datacenter failure, or ransomware impact.
• Assist in developing and maintaining a VMware Infrastructure & Capacity Dashboard to visualize resource usage and performance metrics.
• Contribute to building an automated certificate expiration monitoring system to reduce downtime and security risks.
• Support the rollout, configuration, and adoption of Microsoft Teams across the organization.
• Identify opportunities for automation and assist in implementing tools or scripts that improve efficiency and reduce manual effort.
  
  

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Systems Administration, or a related field.
• Junior or Senior status
• Familiarity with Windows and Linux operating systems, including basic command-line usage.
• Basic understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing, switching).
• Exposure to virtualization platforms, Active Directory, or system management tools.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills.
• Eagerness to learn, collaborate, and grow technical skills in a professional IT environment.
  
  

Position Requirements Full-Time/Part-Time Seasonal Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt EOE Statement RENK America is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. RENK America is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. RENK America maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

This position is currently accepting applications.