IT College to Corporate (C2C) Internship Program - Technology Operations

Vanguard is a client-owned investment company that offers low-cost mutual funds, ETFs, advice, and related services to institutional and individual investors, and financial professionals. The company works to reduce cost and complexity for all investors.

Enhance your education with a firm recognized for IT excellence IT College to Corporate Internship Program - Technology Operations As a virtual company, our technology teams play a strong role in helping Vanguard achieve business and crew-related goals. We are constantly seeking the next generation of experts to help us drive business results. To further develop these future specialists, Vanguard offers the IT College to Corporate Internship Program. The IT C2C program is ideal for technologically proficient individuals who can help Vanguard maximize the benefits of technology. Our innovative approach has seen Vanguard place 15th in the "InformationWeek 500", the magazine's annual list of top IT innovators, and rank 36th in Computerworld magazine's "2014 Best Places to Work in IT". We want to continue this trend by providing a stimulating, career-building opportunity to driven individuals who want to learn, and be a part of, the ways technology contributes to Vanguard's success.

The program is a full-time, paid summer internship available at our Valley Forge, Pennsylvania location. Extensive training, real-world experience, hands-on opportunities and guidance from professionals will all aid in broadening your technical expertise in Technology Operations. You'll receive exposure to a variety of aspects data center operations and positively impact our clients in one of these challenging areas: * Networking services and Telecommunications * Supporting Unix & Linux or Windows platforms * Capacity planning * Performance analysis * Supporting video and voice technologies **Interns will build their skills using some of the latest technology, including:** * Databases: DB2, Oracle, SQL Server * Platforms/Servers: zOS, Solaris, Windows, Linux, Web and Application.NET, Spring, Web Services, Web, Mobile apps (iOS, Android) * Languages/Tools: Java, JSF, Ajax, JavaScript, C/C++/C#, XML, XSLT, HTML, XHTML, CSS, Cobol, Maven, Hudson, Subversion, Nexus, JTest, Sharepoint, AnjularJS, Selenium * Concepts: Distributed systems, Tiered development, Data Driven decision making. Service Oriented Architecture, responsive design, Automated Testing **Program support** To ensure your success, you will receive the following support: * Exposure to Vanguard's vision, core values, corporate culture, and how technology supports Vanguard's mission. * A tour of the IT Division, Philadelphia Field Trip, Volunteer Events, and Diversity Activity. * An opportunity to build a network with program managers, alumni, senior leaders and other interns. * Developmental activities such as one-on-one feedback sessions, Tips for Success, and Industry Discussions.

* A major with a concentration in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, IST, IT, CIS or a related technical/engineering discipline. * Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher preferred. * Demonstrated leadership skills. * Effective analytical, communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills. * Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment.