Job Specifications
Prairie Engineers is a multidisciplinary firm specializing in land surveying, civil and environmental engineering, and mapping services. Headquartered in Columbia, IL, we serve a diverse range of clients, including federal and state agencies. Our team thrives on innovation, collaboration, and delivering high-quality solutions. We are seeking a motivated Summer Intern to assist in development and deployment of network and security improvements. No prior work experience is required, just a technical background in Management Information Systems (MIS), Cyber Security, IT, or a related field. You will have the opportunity to work in a collaborative and supportive environment. This is a hands-on opportunity to gain real-world experience in gathering specifications, configuring, and deploying equipment and controls while working closely with professionals experienced in IT, InfoSec, and business systems. This opportunity is available to be filled on-site either in our Champaign IL or Columbia IL office.
What you will Do:
System Design: Aid in developing a plan for implementing security controls and technical solutions to bridge identified gaps in InfoSec posture and network configurations.
System Implementation: Travel between offices and assist in deploying solutions for InfoSec and systems improvement.
Documentation: Create clear technical documentation for developed/deployed solutions.
Troubleshooting & Debugging: Identify and resolve issues that arise during development.
Collaboration: Work alongside IT, admin, and consulting professionals to provide routine day-to-day assistance and organize project deployment with minimal downtime.
What you Need:
Pursuing an Associates or Bachelor's degree in MIS, Information Security, Information Technology, or a related field.
Basic understanding of security and network best practices.
Strong problemsolving and analytical skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Valid driver's license and insurable driving record.
How you Align:
People Focused. Professional, respectful, and teamoriented, with a strong work ethic and the ability to collaborate internally and externally.
Can Do Attitude: Positively engages with challenges, facilitates problemsolving, and takes initiative to deliver solutions.
Responsive: Communicates openly, proactively, and promptly, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
What you can Add:
Experience working with InfoSec frameworks, auditing processes and systems, or practice at general networking, e.g. identifying cabling, configuring Layer 2/3 devices, and managing firewalls.
Salary range $19.00 - $25.00 per hour. Interns generally ineligible for benefits.
Prairie Engineers is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of diversity. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, generic information (including family medical history), or any other legally protected status.
Potential candidates for this internship should submit cover letter and resume to jobs@prairieengineers.com. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. However, we are not able to sponsor visas for this position.
About the Company
Our “can-do” culture is what consistently defines our company with both our clients and our team members. We’re responsive, flexible, and people focused, building a robust and cohesive team along with a strong network of teaming partners while delivering top notch service to our clients.
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