Summer 2026 Internship - IT Systems Administrator

Description

Election Systems & Software (ES&S) is located in Omaha, Nebraska. ES&S is the leading provider of voting machines and systems in North America.

OUR VISION: Our vision at ES&S is simple and unwavering — we provide products and services of exceptional quality and value to maintain voter confidence and enhance the voting experience.

INTERNSHIP PROGRAM DESCRIPTION This is a full-time, 12-week internship from May 18 to August 7, 2026. Summer interns typically work from 8:00 am-5:00 pm, Monday through Friday — approximately 40 hours per week. While contributing to department initiatives, interns will also engage in educational experiences that help prepare them for workplace life.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Junior or senior undergraduate students majoring in Computer Science fields will be considered for this internship. 

COMPENSATION: $22 per hour.

LOCATION: On-site at our office in Omaha, Nebraska. This is not a remote opportunity. 

PROFESSIONAL EXPECTATION: ES&S views the Internship Program as a professional learning opportunity. Interns will be held to the same professional standards as all full-time employees. Interns are involved in division, team, and project meetings, take on tasks that impact department goals, and learn new skills.

SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE: Oversee ES&S systems infrastructure, including implementation and design of hardware and software. Specifically, this includes responsibility for designing, analyzing, implementing, and administering server infrastructure in accordance with ES&S company goals and objectives. You will define system requirements and generate performance and reliability specifications and requirements, perform troubleshooting and remediation, ensure successful project implementation, and perform post project end user support.

Skills Required:

• Strong interest in learning and self-development.
• Be a self-starter.
• Effective communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Basic understanding of: Networking, Hypervisors, and Virtual Machines; Active Directory; Windows Server; Data Protection.

Job Functions:

• Maintain server infrastructure (physical and virtual) for the purpose of ensuring effective and efficient delivery of IT services in compliance with established guidelines and objectives
• Implement network security measures to protect data, software, and hardware.
• Install and test hardware and software updates and enhancements; troubleshoot hardware and software problems in various operating environments; and plan and execute routine maintenance of systems and applications.
• Oversee various areas of the vSphere/VMware and server environment.
• Oversee Active Directory, Windows Servers, Microsoft Exchange, Office 365
• Oversee storage environment
• Oversee patching software and hardware
• Automate daily/weekly jobs (using provided tools, scripting, etc.) for process improvements.
• Participate and assist in major technology projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

Election Systems & Software, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. Election Systems & Software, LLC's management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs and general treatment during employment.