IT Storage Administrator Intern

Overview

We are seeking a full-time IT Storage Administrator Intern at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. In this role, you will be responsible for learning and training to become a Storage Administrator who performs basic administrative tasks, including managing basic system and performance management.

Essential Functions

• Learn to identify and resolve problems of basic scope using proper tools and techniques
• Learn to apply basic standards and procedures to accomplish tasks including learning how to use and apply applicable technologies
• Thoroughly document work in an organized manner
• Learn to perform basic administrative tasks by following defined procedures
• Learn to design and develop basic integrated solutions to meet business requirements or enhance performance of Garmin’s Storage Area Networks and Network Attached Storage environments
• Learn to perform basic costs analyses and vendor comparisons from small through large scale projects to ensure cost-effective and efficient operations and measure feasibility of various approaches and makes recommendations
• Gain understanding of technical subject matter expertise on established and emerging storage technologies as it relates to CIFS, NFS, SSD Storage, Storage Snapshots, Site Replication, and Data Mirroring
• Learn to adhere to SOX, PCI, and other regulatory requirements as dictated
• Gain an understanding of Garmin’s Change Control process and uphold the importance of compliance
• In collaboration with mentor, author and implement basic scripting and coding to automate technical needs such as to move files, backup, create configuration, or other tasks
• Learn to understand and ensure how basic IT security measures are met

Basic Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or other related field
• Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)
• Strong verbal written communication skills
• Relevant experience and/or training
• Other education and/or experience as required for the specific projects being developed
• Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5)
• Previous experience working in a team environment

Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, age or disability.

This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Intern Benefits