Systems Administrator Intern at Command Post… · Suffolk

Summary: Command Post Technologies, Inc. is a Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business providing engineering services in Cyber Security, Software Development, and more. They are seeking a motivated Systems Administrator Intern to gain hands-on experience in IT infrastructure management, supporting Linux-based systems and cloud environments. Responsibilities: - Assist in the day-to-day administration and maintenance of Linux-based servers and infrastructure - Support the configuration and troubleshooting of networking services, including TCP/IP, DNS, and DHCP - Help manage and maintain Azure cloud environments, including Azure Virtual Desktop deployments - Contribute to virtualization projects using Proxmox, including provisioning and monitoring virtual machines - Assist with the deployment and configuration of web servers such as Nginx and Apache - Participate in version control workflows using Git and secure remote access via SSH - Support the development and integration of APIs and front-end web interfaces - Document processes, configurations, and troubleshooting steps for internal knowledge bases Required Qualifications: - Linux Foundations – Basic understanding of Linux operating systems, including file system navigation, user management, permissions, and command-line operations - TCP/IP Networking – Familiarity with core networking concepts, including IP addressing, subnetting, the OSI model, and the functional differences between Layer 2 and Layer 3 protocols - DNS & DHCP – Working knowledge of Domain Name System and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol services, including how they are configured and maintained in a networked environment - Azure Fundamentals – Basic understanding of Microsoft Azure cloud services, including resource groups, virtual machines, and cloud-based infrastructure concepts - Azure Virtual Desktop Concepts – Familiarity with Azure Virtual Desktop components, including Host Pools, Workspaces, and Application Groups - Virtualization (Proxmox) – Basic experience with or knowledge of Proxmox Virtual Environment for creating and managing virtual machines and containers - APIs – Understanding of what APIs are, how they work, and how they facilitate communication between software applications - Web Servers (Nginx/Apache) – Basic familiarity with web server software, including how to install, configure, and serve web content using Nginx or Apache - Git & SSH – Comfort with Git version control workflows (clone, commit, push, pull) and secure remote server access using SSH - HTML, JavaScript, React – Foundational knowledge of front-end web technologies, including the ability to read and understand HTML structure, JavaScript logic, and React component architecture Preferred Qualifications: - Microsoft EntraID – Familiarity with Microsoft's identity and access management platform for managing user authentication and permissions - API Calls – Experience making and testing API calls using tools such as Postman, cURL, or similar utilities - Azure Services – Broader exposure to Azure services beyond the fundamentals, such as Azure Storage, Azure Networking, or Azure Active Directory - Node.js / .NET API – Experience building or consuming APIs using Node.js or the .NET framework - Azure Serverless Functions – Familiarity with event-driven, serverless computing in Azure for running lightweight backend processes - Visio or Other Drawing Application – Ability to create network diagrams, system architecture visuals, or workflow documentation using Microsoft Visio or comparable tools such as draw.io or Lucidchart - Bash/Shell Scripting – Ability to write basic scripts to automate routine system administration tasks - Ansible or Configuration Management Tools – Exposure to tools such as Ansible, Puppet, or Chef for automating server provisioning and configuration - Docker & Containerization – Basic understanding of container concepts and experience running applications in Docker containers - Firewall Management – Familiarity with firewall tools such as iptables, UFW, or pfSense for managing network security rules - Monitoring Tools – Experience with infrastructure monitoring platforms such as Grafana, Prometheus, Nagios, or Zabbix - Backup and Disaster Recovery Planning – Awareness of data backup strategies and disaster recovery best practices - Active Directory / LDAP – Basic understanding of directory services for managing users, groups, and organizational resources - SSL/TLS Certificate Management – Familiarity with how SSL/TLS certificates work and experience requesting, installing, or renewing them - Log Management and Analysis – Exposure to centralized logging tools such as the ELK Stack or Syslog for troubleshooting and monitoring system health - PowerShell – Basic scripting ability in PowerShell for task automation in Windows and hybrid environments - CI/CD Pipelines – Basic understanding of continuous integration and continuous deployment concepts and tools - Markdown Documentation – Experience writing clear technical documentation using Markdown syntax - REST APIs and JSON – Understanding of RESTful API design principles and comfort working with JSON data structures - Azure Portal Navigation – Familiarity with navigating the Azure Portal to manage and monitor cloud resources Required Skills: Linux operating systems, TCP/IP networking, DNS, DHCP, Microsoft Azure, Azure Virtual Desktop, Proxmox Virtual Environment, APIs, Nginx, Apache, Git, SSH, HTML, JavaScript, React Benefits: Leadership training, Career professional development, Work/Life balance, Rewards and recognition