Job Description
To provide a Computer Science/Computer Systems Engineering student intern with practical programming, computing, and network communication experience working on building, modifying, and maintaining systems beneficial to the Alaska Railroad Corporation. The intern will work with Communications & Signals staff on monitoring and outage recovery systems to automate basic tasks required to maintain the railroads network from Seward to Fairbanks. Existing experience with the type programming and systems we will work on is important but there will be plenty of opportunities to learn as well.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Assists in developing scripts and software utilizing programming/scripting languages including python, JavaScript, BASH, and PowerShell.
Configures and installs software on Linux, (Red Hat and Debian based), and Windows systems on data center infrastructure and field devices.
Assists with software testing, cleaning data and other project tasks as needed.
Develops documentation and training materials for Communications & Signals systems.
Performs other duties as assigned
The full position description and example of duties for this position is located under Class Specifications (enter position title in Search): https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs
Minimum Qualifications
Education Requirements
Must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an accredited college or university in a curriculum leading to a degree in computer technology, programming or other related technical field and must have completed at least two years of undergraduate curriculum.
* * * Please provide proof of enrollment with your application. * * *
Work Experience
None required.
Certification/License Requirements
Valid driver’s license.