What are the responsibilities and job description for the Systems Intern position at National Indemnity Company?
Company:
NICO National Indemnity Company
As a member of the Berkshire Hathaway group of insurance companies, we offer outstanding opportunities for professionals interested in working with a successful company. We offer unparalleled financial strength, stability and "large company" benefits, in addition to an exciting, friendly, "small company" atmosphere.
*Candidates must be local and able to work in Omaha for at least one year while taking on a full-time courseload.*
Duties include:
- Configuring new personal computers for users; assembling and installing hardware components; installing and configuring software; testing all aspects of hardware and software to ensure equipment is properly set up for end users
- Reconfiguring existing personal computers and related software for users
- Installing or upgrading software on workstations
- Documenting computer configuration and inventory information
- Following, maintaining, and updating documentation regarding the process of configuring and installing hardware and software
- Light programming of small Intranet and Internet applications
During this internship, the student will learn:
- How PCs are deployed and used in a business environment
- Wired and wireless network troubleshooting techniques
- PC hardware and software troubleshooting and repair
- Skills for being a member of a help desk team
- Methods for deploying and managing anti-virus and Windows Updates
Qualifications:
- Freshman or sophomore
- Major in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Assurance, MIS, or equivalent
- Understanding and ability to configure personal computer hardware and related software
- Knowledge of Windows 10 and Office Suite of Applications
- Familiarity with networking and client/server applications
- Basic keyboarding skill
- Ability to work well with others
- Work with detail with accuracy
- Maintain strict confidentiality
- Lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds