Intern - Platform Development; Systems Engineering

Company Overview:

For more than 50 years, NISC has developed and implemented enterprise-level and customer-facing software solutions for over 1200+ utilities andbroadbandsacross North America. Our mission is to deliver technology solutions and services that are Member-focused, qualitydrivenand valued priced. We exist to serve our Members and help them serve their communities through our innovative software products,service sand outstanding customer support. NISC has been ranked in Computer

World’s Best Places to Work for twenty-two years, and we are looking for qualified individuals to join our team.

Our Member shave over 18million end customers (residential and businesses who receive power, internet,television and/or telephone services) that our enterprise software solution enables our Membersto compete effectively in the industry, while excelling in customer service.

This position reports to a Systems Engineering Team Lead and will collaborate with Systems Engineers and other technical teams. This position is responsible for assisting with the maintenance, support, automation, and continuous improvement of NISC's internal systems, Dev Ops workflows, deployment processes, and infrastructure. Interns will gain hands-on experience working with enterprise systems, Linux environments, automation tools, monitoring solutions, and application deployment processes.

Based on intern interest and business needs, opportunities may exist to explore areas such as Dev Ops, system administration, scripting, cloud technologies, and infrastructure operations. Adaptability and a willingness to learn are essential.

Current applications submitted will be under consideration for Summer 2027 (May - August)

• Hybrid from one of our office locations:
  • Lake Saint Louis, MO
  • Mandan, ND
• Requirement:
  Minimum of working 3 days per week out of an office location and ability to work up to all 5 days a week from an office location.

• Assists with research, maintenance, and support of enterprise systems and technical workflows.
• Assists with troubleshooting technical issues and validating system changes or enhancements.
• Supports system monitoring, application deployment, and configuration management activities.
• Contributes to scripting and automation efforts that improve team efficiency and operational processes.
• Assists in maintaining and documenting Dev Ops workflows, system procedures, and technical processes.
• Performs quality testing and validation of infrastructure, deployment, or automation-related tasks as assigned.
• Reviews and prioritizes assigned tasks and change requests with guidance from team members.
• Ensures that all information is appropriately entered and utilized in Confluence and/or other team management tools.

• Strong customer orientation.
• Familiarity with Object Oriented Concepts & Languages (Java and it's frameworks, preferred).
• Strong customer orientation.
• Familiarity with Linux operating systems and command line environments.
• Familiarity with scripting or automation tools such as Bash, Python, or Power Shell.
• Familiarity with Dev Ops concepts, source control systems, and CI/CD processes.
• Familiarity with TCP/IP networking concepts and troubleshooting fundamentals.
• Familiarity with relational databases and database fundamentals.
• Familiarity with cloud technologies and infrastructure concepts (AWS preferred).
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong verbal, written, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment.
• Ability to effectively adapt to change.
• Ability to interact in a positive manner with internal and external contacts.
• Ability to maintain the highest level of professionalism,…