Data Center and Cloud Services Intern/Co-op

Primary Purpose of Position:

Assist with day-to-day operations and with project-related responsibilities in support of the Data Center & Cloud Services and Information Security departments at BXP. The position will partner with a team of highly experienced System Engineers to support, maintain, and implement technologies critical to business operations including but not limited to Active Directory management, Role-Based Access Control, data interoperability, vulnerability scanning, and endpoint security monitoring. 

Essential Functions:

Data Center Engineering/Administration Support

• Collaborate on project level tasks, research solutions, and provide progress updates to management. 
• Participate with investigations of active and potential outages within the environment.
• Assist in the development of company-wide enterprise information security, data center, and cloud platform best practices. 
• Research assigned technology enhancements and make recommendations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Dedicated Project Work

• Every Intern is assigned an impactful project(s).
• Approximately 30% of time is associated with project work.
• The scope of project(s) changes, but the impact will enhance the IS Department at Boston Properties.

Internal Operations

• Create and maintain documentation.
• Conduct research on new technologies and products.

 Requirements and Qualifications:

• Currently performing course work in Computer Sciences or a related field.
• A want to learn and have a career in hybrid Cloud resource and networking environment.
• Ability to follow procedures while researching and documenting solutions to encountered issues.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Be detail-oriented and methodical in solving problems and managing multiple projects.
• Possess an aptitude toward learning technical concepts. Be results-oriented and a quick learner in supporting new products and technologies.
• Capable of sharing ideas and providing insightful observations with Engineers and Management.

Physical Requirements:

• Involves work of a general office nature usually performed sitting such as operation of a computer.
• Involves work of a general office nature usually performed standing such as operation of a fax and printer.
• Involves movement between departments to facilitate work.
• Involves lifting to install and/or relocate computers, network equipment and monitors. Must be able to lift 30 lbs. 

Internal and External Contacts:

• This position regularly interacts in both verbal and written form with employees.

Reporting Structure:

• This position reports to the Director, Data Center & Cloud Services who provides supervision and guidance, and coordinates, evaluates, and monitors work performance on a periodic basis.

BXP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.