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Student Information Technology

New Mexico Consortium
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Job Title: Student Information Technology 

Position Type: Full-time, Temporary (May – August)

Job Location: Los Alamos, NM 

Job Summary

The New Mexico Consortium is seeking a summer student to join the Computing Team. This position provides hands-on exposure to enterprise IT systems, computing infrastructure, and real-world data center operations.

The role offers learning opportunities in software, hardware, networking, data center operations, cybersecurity, high performance computing (HPC), and IT customer service.

Minimum Job Requirements

  • Coursework in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field
  • Ability to work in a customer service-oriented environment
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong time management skills; detail-oriented and organized
  • Ability to lift and move up to 30 pounds
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment
  • Administration experience in Linux, Mac, or Windows systems

Responsibilities

This position will assist senior IT staff on a wide range of tasks. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Provide frontline IT support for staff and researchers, including troubleshooting basic hardware, software, and connectivity issues
    Assist with setup, imaging, and deployment of laptops (macOS)
  • Help maintain IT inventory and asset tracking for hardware, cables, and equipment
  • Support data center operations, including labeling cables, installing hardware under supervision, and monitoring environmental alerts
  • Help monitor systems and report issues with servers, storage, or networking infrastructure
  • Support user account management tasks such as account creation and access management
  • Assist with documentation of IT procedures, systems, and troubleshooting guides
  • Participate in basic cybersecurity practices, including reviewing alerts and ensuring systems follow security policies
  • Help test and deploy software updates and patches across supported systems
  • Assist researchers and staff with file access, storage systems, and collaboration tools such as Google Workspace
  • Perform routine system checks and preventative maintenance on IT equipment
  • Participate in IT projects including hardware upgrades, system migrations, and infrastructure improvements

Desired Qualifications: 

  • Familiarity with the Linux operating system, including navigating the command line and running basic system commands
  • Linux Configuration Management experience (Ansible, Puppet, etc.) 
  • Experience with computer hardware, operating systems, and networking concepts

 

Please apply via the online application system (https://formstack.io/F4BC2) or by mail to:

New Mexico Consortium
 4200 W. Jemez Road, #301
 Los Alamos, NM 87544

Application materials should include:

●              Curriculum vitae (CV)

●              Cover letter

The New Mexico Consortium is an independent nonprofit Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/Vet/Dis) and an E-Verify employer.