Systems Administration Internship

Northwestern Mutual?has been helping families and businesses achieve financial security for 160 years. Through a distinctive, whole-picture planning approach including both insurance and investments, we empower people to be financially confident. We combine the expertise of our financial professionals with a personalized digital experience and leading-edge technology to best serve our clients.

* Interns participate in a 12-week program within the firm’s Operations & Technology business function. * Program objectives provide the student with hands-on experience through teamwork and collaboration, as well as individual work assignments. * Interns participate in a wide range of learning and development activities including job shadows, attending various speaking engagements and events designed to expose interns to other areas of the firm. * Working in teams, interns collaborate with each other on assigned case studies, to be presented at the conclusion of the internship program. Interns also have an opportunity to network with senior leaders across the firm, attend various social and work-sponsored events and are also encouraged to engage in team volunteer opportunities within the community. * Interns may be involved in providing day-to-day support as needed including problem resolution, metrics reporting, * documentation, project assistance and various other activities including attending and participating in various meetings as part of the team. Responsibilities of the intern may include: * Participating in basic system administration and operational support * Troubleshooting and/or interacting with IT staff or vendors in testing, operational support and troubleshooting of complex system hardware and/or software problems * Utilize monitoring tools and assist in alerting appropriate areas to take action as needed.

* Active student pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Management Information Systems or related field. * A cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher with a minimum of 6-9 credits in Computer Science or Management Information Systems courses. * Excellent verbal and written communication (including meeting scheduling/facilitation), analytical and problem-solving skills, time management and customer service skills * Basic knowledge and experience with Unix (Unix scripting) and/or Microsoft operation systems * Basic experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook client (including calendar and desktop infrastructure) PC hardware and Windows, troubleshooting and supporting Windows platforms and network based applications * Familiarity with Windows 7, Cloud, IT security concepts, computer networks, firewalls and switches and Mobile OS * Knowledge of SharePoint administration a plus