Cloud Administrator Summer Intern (Part-time)

TEMPORARY POSITION
Summer Internship Position will begin June 1, 2025 and end August 8, 2025 (20 hours per week).

PLEASE NOTE: 
Interns are responsible for their own housing and transportation. We do not offer housing support however, if you live outside of Austin area and need assistance with housing referrals or housing search support, contact us at 512-475-5310.

**Candidates are highly encouraged to officially apply through the company's application system at:
https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=00047611

 

Are you ready to grow, make a positive impact? If you are seeking to gain knowledge, build your career, and network among goal-oriented professionals, this is the place for you!

Innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence best describes the culture here at the Comptroller’s Office. We take pride in the work we do serving as Texas' accountant, tax collector, treasurer, and much more! The Comptroller’s office serves virtually every citizen in the state. As Texas’ chief tax collector, accountant, revenue estimator, treasurer and purchasing manager, the agency is responsible for writing the checks and keeping the books for the multi-billion-dollar business of state government.

Our agency workforce is as diverse as the people of Texas we serve. We value our employees and take very seriously our collective commitment to public service.  Personal development opportunities are strongly encouraged through available workshops, teambuilding exercises, and on the job training. We offer flexible scheduling that helps employees maintain a healthy work-life balance. 

Click here to see an inside look at the Texas Comptroller’s office!

ABOUT THE Division

General description
Join the Information Technology division team as a Cloud Administrator Intern! Performs entry-level systems administration work. Work involves assisting with the upkeep, configuration, and reliable operation of cloud systems and environments. Assists in installing and upgrading computer components and system software. Works under close supervision, with minimal latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Apply today and help the Comptroller’s office keep the Texas economy strong.



 

Work Hours

Work hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, 20-hour per week, Monday – Friday. Occasionally work additional hours including evenings, weekends and/or holidays. Cloud support activities periodically require on-call responsibilities or work during non-standard hours. Hours may change based on business need.

Teleworking may be considered if certain working conditions are met. The candidate must be able to meet in office requirements, which can vary among different sections (i.e., report to office 1-3 days/week, etc.). Travel reimbursements are not provided for teleworking.

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as a Junior or Senior at an accredited college or university, or a recent graduate within one year.
• Professional or Academic experience with systems engineering, system administrator.

Preferred Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as a Junior or Senior at an accredited college or university, or a recent graduate within one year with major course work in computer science, business information systems, computer information systems, or management information systems.
• Professional or Academic experience in infrastructure support and cloud systems.

SUMMARY OF PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

This position requires the incumbent to primarily perform moderate office work; however, mobility (standing and walking) is routinely required to carry out some duties.  It requires extensive computer, telephone and client/customer contact.  The job also requires normal cognitive abilities requiring the ability to learn, recall, and apply certain practices and policies.  It requires the stamina to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions. Marginal or corrected visual and auditory requirements are required for reading printed materials and computer screens and communicating with internal and external customers.  
The capability of lifting between 15 and 50 pounds to move equipment from the floor, from a cart or to unpack equipment from shipping boxes onto a work surface (desk or table).  Must be able to carry laptop home for on-call duties.

Employees are required to use their personal mobile phones as a part of 2 factor/multi factor authentication for accessing CPA systems securely. You will also receive critical/emergency calls/texts on your cell phone to ensure immediate communication.

In this role you will: 

• Assist in troubleshooting support of systems hardware, software, and networking issues.
• Assists in preparing and maintaining operating procedures for technical support, troubleshooting, maintenance, and innovative systems administration techniques.
• Assists with the installation, configuration, maintenance, and administration of cloud servers, operating systems, and applications
• Assists in performing systems software and hardware reviews
• May perform research for information technology systems processes associated with system software and hardware technology planning, development, implementation, security, and interfaces.
• May assist with defining and managing the roles and access privileges of individual users and devices to a variety of applications to prevent unauthorized access.
• Performs other related work as assigned

The Comptroller’s Office is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity.

An applicant must be eligible to work in the United States to be hired at the Comptroller's office and must remain eligible, without sponsorship or any assurance of financial or other assistance from this agency, during the term of their employment.

Please note that this job posting can be closed without notice and earlier than the closing date indicated in the posting if a suitable candidate is found. We encourage applicants to submit and complete the application promptly.