Systems Administrator Intern

Summary: Command Post Technologies, Inc. is a Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business providing engineering services in Cyber Security, Software Development, Test & Evaluation, and Strategic Planning. They are seeking a motivated Systems Administrator Intern to assist with the administration and maintenance of Linux-based systems, support networking services, and manage cloud environments while gaining valuable hands-on experience in IT infrastructure management. 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: - bachelors-degree - foundational knowledge in Linux Foundations - foundational knowledge in TCP/IP Networking - working knowledge of DNS & DHCP - basic understanding of Azure Fundamentals - familiarity with Azure Virtual Desktop Concepts - basic experience with or knowledge of Proxmox Virtual Environment - understanding of APIs - basic familiarity with web server software (Nginx/Apache) - comfort with Git & SSH - foundational knowledge of HTML, JavaScript, React Preferred Qualifications: - familiarity with Microsoft EntraID - experience making and testing API calls using tools such as Postman, cURL, or similar utilities - broader exposure to Azure services beyond the fundamentals - experience building or consuming APIs using Node.js or the .NET framework - familiarity with event-driven, serverless computing in Azure - ability to create network diagrams using Microsoft Visio or comparable tools - ability to write basic scripts to automate routine system administration tasks - exposure to tools such as Ansible, Puppet, or Chef - basic understanding of container concepts and experience running applications in Docker containers - familiarity with firewall tools for managing network security rules - experience with infrastructure monitoring platforms - awareness of data backup strategies and disaster recovery best practices - basic understanding of directory services for managing users, groups, and organizational resources - familiarity with SSL/TLS certificates - exposure to centralized logging tools for troubleshooting and monitoring system health - basic scripting ability in PowerShell - basic understanding of continuous integration and continuous deployment concepts and tools - experience writing clear technical documentation using Markdown syntax - understanding of RESTful API design principles and comfort working with JSON data structures - familiarity with navigating the Azure Portal Required Skills: Linux, 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