STUDENT - IT INFRASTRUCTURE CO-OP - Military veterans preferred

IT Infrastructure Co-op

Department: Information Technology  

At Daniel Defense Only the Best Build the Best…  

Daniel Defense engineers and manufactures the world’s finest weapon systems and accessories. Our mission to Honor God and Defend Freedom is accomplished by serving customers and providing top quality solutions to our military, law enforcement and civilians that are seeking premium firearms for home defense, hunting, and sport shooting. 

As an IT Infrastructure Co-Op, you will gain hands-on experience across infrastructure & operations, and cybersecurity. This offers a unique opportunity to contribute to critical technical initiatives while building practical skills in a real-world enterprise environment.

As a co-op, you will work alongside experienced engineers and assist with maintaining, troubleshooting, and supporting enterprise IT infrastructure systems including servers, networks, storage, and cloud platforms.              

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for demonstrating commitment to and leadership of environmental health and safety principles, policies and procedures.
• Assist with hardware and software setup, deployment, upgrades, and maintenance of systems across the organization (desktops, servers, network devices).
• Provide technical support to internal users, helping resolve Tier 1 and Tier 2 infrastructure-related issues.
• Help with monitoring system performance, network availability, and security logs under supervision.
• Support the configuration and management of Active Directory, Group Policies, DNS, DHCP, and VPNs.
• Contribute to IT asset inventory management and lifecycle documentation.
• Assist in cloud infrastructure tasks (Azure, AWS, etc.), depending on exposure and training.
• Participate in IT projects such as network upgrades, server virtualization, and cybersecurity assessments.
• Follow all IT policies and contribute to creating or updating standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Participates in the company’s efforts to continuously improve in Safety, 6S, Quality, Delivery and Productivity.
• Expected to be a contributor to the company standards on high integrity, safety, fair and equitable treatment and a positive work environment.
• Other responsibilities as deemed appropriate or necessary by management.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Required

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Foundational knowledge of networking concepts, Windows/Linux OS, and system administration.
• Exposure to coursework involving Active Directory, virtualization (e.g., VMware or Hyper-V), cloud computing, or scripting languages (PowerShell, Bash, etc.) is a plus.
• Strong analytical thinking, communication, and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Eagerness to learn and grow technical skills in a real-world IT setting.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize and work with our Company Values.

Preferred

• Familiarity with enterprise networking (switches, firewalls, VLANs)
• Exposure to IT ticketing systems (e.g., InvGate, ServiceNow)
• Knowledge of cybersecurity fundamentals or frameworks (NIST, CIS)

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift and carry awkward items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Requires intermittent standing, walking, sitting and bending throughout the work day.
• Must be able to work in a manufacturing environment, to include working in and around machinery, exposure to noise and chemicals, lights/lasers, etc.
• Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protection Equipment as required by your position and/or Company policy.

Daniel Defense is an EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability employer and promotes a "Drug Free Workplace".

Note: The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by those assigned to the job.  This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel in this job.  Responsibilities are subject to change at the discretion of the employer and do not establish a contract of employment – Daniel Defense is an at will employer.