Data Center Infrastructure Management Intern
QTS' summer internship program will provide you first hand experience into the fast paced world of the data center industry by providing weekly lunch and learns, a comprehensive orientation program, and site based activities, socials and volunteering events. Every intern will be assigned initiatives tied to real QTS objectives helping with anything pertaining to the whole life-cycle of a data center build and/or company operations.
The Data Center Infrastructure Management Intern will gain hands-on experience assisting with the design, innovation and ongoing management of information technology (IT), operational technology (OT) and the AI & analytics supporting critical infrastructure.
The Technology Intern will interact on a daily basis with Facilities, IT & DCIM Engineers, Vendors, and Data Center Operations staff. The intern should have both written and oral communication skills commensurate with this level of regular communication.
RESPONSIBILITIES, other duties may be assigned.
- Troubleshoot systems and provide analysis and feedback to coworkers
- Draft up solutions based off of project findings and data pulls and work with SME on refining and delivering the solution
- Work within a Linux environment setting up VMWares and building out other aspects of IT infrastructure
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Pursuing Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in STEM or Data Science field
- Previous course or project work around Linux systems, basic IT infrastructure components and VMware
- Experience with Microsoft Office suite, specifically PowerPoint for use in communicating program updates to executive level, and MS Excel to create and maintain site program & individual project budgets
- Must be a US Citizen
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Previous internship/co-op experience within technology industry
- Experience with programing languages like: Python, Java, etc.
- Experience or exposure in mission critical data center facilities
Current full-time enrollment in one of QTS’s partner institutions (listed below) or a Blackstone Launchpad affiliate school:
Auburn University
Kansas State University
Georgia State University
Southern Adventist University
Texas A&M University
University of Kansas
We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or discrimination claim.
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QTS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to talentacquisition@qtsdatacenters.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.