Commonwealth of Massachusetts · 1 month ago
M365 and Directory Services Intern
United States-Massachusetts-Chelsea-200 Arlington Street
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
$21/hr - $21/hrThe Commonwealth of Massachusetts is seeking an M365 and Directory Services Intern to join the Messaging & Directory Services team. This role will involve supporting senior engineers in managing Office 365 applications and Active Directory, providing hands-on experience in a large-scale IT environment.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Monitor and respond to entry-level issues or service requests reported to the Support Desk
Assist senior staff in diagnosing and resolving basic technical issues related to Office 365 and Active Directory
Help with basic account management, including user creation, access changes, and license reporting within Active Directory and Office 365
Shadow and assist engineers in writing, testing, and running basic PowerShell scripts for reporting and troubleshooting
Contribute to the creation and maintenance of clear, concise documentation for both technical procedures and end-user guides
Learn about data retention and Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies in Office 365 Purview
Propose minor improvements to existing support processes to help streamline systems support and reduce operational costs
Assist in documenting and testing basic disaster recovery procedures
Work on assigned tasks related to ongoing IT projects with guidance from project leaders
Help monitor system availability and report anomalies
Qualification
Required
A strong interest in Information Technology, specifically in Microsoft cloud services and enterprise infrastructure
Currently enrolled in or a recent graduate of an associate or bachelor's degree program in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
Basic understanding of computer networking principles (e.g., DNS, IP addressing)
Familiarity with the Microsoft Office 365 suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams)
A willingness to learn new technologies and proactively ask questions
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with an emphasis on customer service
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
The ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment
Preferred
Basic coursework or personal experience with Active Directory or Windows Server environments
Exposure to basic scripting concepts (e.g., PowerShell)
Any experience using a service ticketing system (e.g., ServiceNow)
Benefits
Comprehensive Benefits
Company
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Commonwealth of Massachusetts is a government administration.
Founded in 1788
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$20.84MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Agriculture
2024-10-29Grant· $20.84M
Leadership Team
David J. Kelly
CEO/President
Mary-Louise White
CEO
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