IT Network & Systems Intern

Job Description

IT Network and Systems Intern | Simon Roofing

The Tone:
This is an internship at Simon Roofing, located in Akron, OH. Simon Roofing is a national leader in commercial roofing and building envelope solutions, serving customers across the United States for over 126 years with 66 locations. This role offers a motivated individual the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in enterprise networking, systems administration, cybersecurity, and IT operations, contributing to real-world projects and developing skills essential for launching an IT career.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Part-time
• Location: In-person, Akron, OH
• Pay: $14.00–$16.00 hourly
• Mission: This role provides operational support and project assistance across enterprise networking, systems administration, cybersecurity, and IT operations to help keep a nationwide organization connected and secure.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft 365, Azure, VMware/Hyper-V, Cisco networking, Fortinet security solutions, VPN technologies, PowerShell

What You’ll Actually Do
• Infrastructure Management: Assist with the deployment, configuration, maintenance, and monitoring of network infrastructure and server environments.
• System Support: Support the installation and integration of server hardware, software, and enterprise applications.
• Account Administration: Assist in the administration of Active Directory, Microsoft 365, and user account management, including virtualized and cloud environments.
• Performance & Security: Monitor network performance, help identify optimization opportunities, and assist with network security initiatives like firewall administration and VPN connectivity.
• Project Participation: Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, maintain documentation, and participate in technology rollouts, upgrades, and special IT projects.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Student currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, or a related field. Possesses a basic understanding of networking concepts including TCP/IP, routing, switching, wireless networking, and DNS.
• Experience: No specific years required. Familiarity with Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft 365, Azure, VMware/Hyper-V, Cisco networking equipment, or Fortinet solutions is a plus. Interest in systems administration, cloud technologies, infrastructure management, and cybersecurity is valued.
• Skills: Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, ability to manage multiple priorities, capacity to work independently and within a team, strong communication and customer service skills, and an eagerness to learn new technologies.
• Bonus: Experience with network administration, homelab projects, classroom labs, or personal technology projects. Familiarity with firewalls, VPN technologies, backup solutions, or server hardware. Exposure to scripting, automation, PowerShell, or cloud platforms. Participation in student technology organizations, cybersecurity competitions, or IT-related projects.