IT System Administrator Intern

Air Combat Effectiveness Consulting

Posted about 13 hours ago

Internship

Lexington Park, Maryland

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Responsibilities

Support enterprise IT operations across Microsoft Azure and on-premises infrastructure. Assist with system administration, network troubleshooting, and the enforcement of CMMC Level 2 security controls.

Qualifications

You have a basic understanding of networking concepts and Windows operating systems, with an interest in cloud technologies like Microsoft Azure. You are able to operate within a defense contractor environment and demonstrate strong attention to detail and the ability to follow documented processes.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Microsoft Azure

Windows Server

networking

TCP/IP

DNS

VLANs

routing

firewalls

CMMC Level 2

MFA

auditing

logging

vulnerability management

Linux

scripting languages

automation tools

Job Description

Description

The IT System Administrator Intern supports enterprise IT operations across a hybrid environment consisting of Microsoft Azure cloud services and on-premises infrastructure. This internship provides hands-on experience in system administration, networking, and cybersecurity practices within a CMMC Level 2–compliant organization. 

Key Responsibilities 

  • Assist in administering Windows Server systems and Azure resources. 
  • Support troubleshooting of networks, switches, firewalls, and connectivity issues under supervision. 
  • Monitor system performance, updates, patch cycles, and compliance reporting. 
  • Help maintain IT documentation, diagrams, and configuration baselines. 
  • Support enforcement of CMMC Level 2 controls (MFA, auditing, logging, vulnerability management). 
  • Assist with user account provisioning, access troubleshooting, and secure system configuration. 

Requirements

  • Basic understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, VLANs, routing). 
  • Familiarity with Windows operating systems. 
  • Interest in cloud technologies, especially Microsoft Azure. 
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow documented processes. 
  • Ability to operate within a defense-contractor environment following strict security guidelines. 

Preferred Skills 

  • Exposure to Linux operating systems. 
  • Basic familiarity with Microsoft Azure administration tools. 
  • Experience with scripting languages or automation tools. 

Air Combat Effectiveness Consulting

ACE Group is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business that provides expertise in the operational applications of current and future airborne weapons systems, with an emphasis on their lethality and survivability in the Battlespace. Our employees draw from a wealth of personal and company operational and acquisition experience to provide our Nation’s decision makers with the knowledge required to optimally equip our Armed Services with affordable, yet lethal and survivable weapons systems. Our logo captures who we are and what we do. To define who we are, we take our colors from the flag of the United States of America, to which we pledge our allegiance. From the iconic white scarf of the WW I Ace – the first aviators to employ combat effectiveness from the air – to the aiming diamond of 21st century aircraft, we employ these symbols to define what we do: We provide expert advice that is steeped in experience but remains on the leading edge of modern combat and remains steadfastly “On Target.”™ ACE Group’s business strategy attracts the most highly experienced and qualified subject matter experts in matters of military operations, policy, doctrine, and technology solutions, especially related to aviation. Just like our namesake combat Aces, a fighter pilot’s spirit surges within: We aggressively seek out the most demanding missions and accomplish them swiftly, efficiently, and successfully. Our status as a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business provides our customers with flexibility in contracting options and makes us a Sub-contractor of choice to other Prime contractors. Air Combat Effectiveness Consulting Group: we are nimble…flexible…creative…reliable. We are…On Target.™

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