Systems Administrator Apprentice

Position Summary

The key areas of focus for the Systems Administrator Apprentice include Technology, Process Improvement, Leadership, and Presentation skills. The Apprentice will assist the V.P. of Enterprise IT Solutions with daily lab tasks, mentor interns, and be part of a team to help improve current lab policies and procedures. This Apprenticeship provides a learning environment rich with resources and experience.

• From the technology side, LCE's Internship Program provides qualified applicants the potential to learn about the following technologies:
  • Cloud Private (VMWare, Nutanix, etc.) and Public (AWS, Azure, etc.)
  • Operating Systems (Red Hat Linux, Windows Server 2003/2008/2012)
  • Database Technologies (MSSQL, MySQL, Postgres)
  • Web development/management (Internet Information Server, Apache, Tomcat)
  • Information Security (Industry Standards, DoD Standards, Security+)
  • Networking (Cisco, Endian)
  • Development (Bash scripting, JavaScript, PHP, HTML5, etc.)
  • Software Quality Assurance Testing (Regression, Performance, Smoke, Unit, etc.)
• Additionally, the Apprentice will have the opportunity to work with a team on learning leadership and presentation skills as well as process improvement which include but are not limited to:
  • Report generation system
  • Training and education tracking system
  • Lab automation
  • Equipment inventory
  • System integration and standardization
  • Monitoring and alerting

• Must be enrolled in a STEM degree program in a SC educational institution.

• Experience in the following:
  • Private and Public Cloud (VMWare, Nutanix, AWS, etc.)
  • Operating Systems (Linux, Windows Server 2003/2008)
  • Database Technologies (MSSQL 2008, MySQL)
  • Web development/management (Internet Information Server, Apache, Tomcat)
  • Information Security (Industry Standards, DoD Standards, Security+)
  • Networking (Cisco, Endian)
  • Development (Bash scripting, JavaScript, PHP, HTML5, etc.)
  • Software Quality Assurance Testing (Regression, Performance, Smoke, Unit, etc.)

• Regular physical activity to include walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, reaching, lifting (up to 30 pounds), and standing; occasional prolonged sitting
• Ability to speak, read, hear and write, with or without assistance
• Ability to use phone and computer systems, copier, fax and other office equipment

• Affordable Medical/Dental/Vision Plans for employees and their families
• Free Employee Life and Disability Insurance, with supplemental coverage options available
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Savings Account options
• Company matched 401(k) & company-funded Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Leave
• Continuing Education and Professional Development programs at all levels
• Flexible Schedules and Relaxed Dress Code
• Employer-sponsored events, social collaboration, and open communication
• Free access to an extensive online training library, including certification prep
• Bonus Program for outstanding contributions, Employee Referral Program, numerous Recognition Opportunities, and more…

* Benefits may vary by business unit and location.

Life Cycle Engineering is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, application for or service in the military or status as a disabled veteran or veteran, because of or on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation, and any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.