Alcoa IT Internship

Title	Network Services Internship
Requisition Number	13257BR
Job Function	Information Technology/Information Systems
Business Unit Group	Alcoa Corporate
Location	PA-Pittsburgh
Job Status	Full-Time
Relocation Eligible	No
Minimum Education Required	Bachelors
Minimum Years of Experience	Entry Level
Minimum Travel Required	0-25%
Position Description	Alcoa intern positions are designed for candidates at the Junior/Senior level working toward a Bachelor’s degree in the fields of information technology or computer science. The intern position provides the incumbent with valuable, real-world business experience by participating in IT-related projects that drive business value for Alcoa. The gained experience and training positions the incumbent to be able to transition to one of Alcoa's entry-level positions after graduation. Duties & Responsibilities: This intern position provides excellent hands-on real-life experience for the incumbent, and the principle objective of this role is for the incumbent to gain real-world business experience by participating in the development and implementation/deployment of new systems, new information technologies and information solutions; supporting and enhancing existing systems and information technologies; and learning the location’s standards, procedures and technologies. The incumbent will participate as an internal consultant to Alcoa’s businesses and customer/user groups. Qualifications: Intern positions target candidates at the Junior level working towards a Bachelor’s degree in information or computer science with a concentration in business. The applicant must demonstrate the capabilities for leadership, project management, business analysis, application analysis and design, analytical thinking, and problem solving. Technical skills desired include one or more of the following: understanding of network services including basic routing, switching and security functionality. An understanding of IP addressing and variable subnetting. Basic knowledge of Voice over IP (VoIP). Knowledge of basic scripting. Network Services is a key foundational function of an IT infrastructure environment. Major activities in this space include: •The implementation of an enterprise Network Management solution •The redesign of wireless Local Area Networks (LAN) and implementing an enterprise management solution for the wireless-LANs. •Voice over IP (VoIP) site deployments. •Creating a documentation repository •Creating a process to ensure documentation is validated.
Basic Qualifications	The applicant must demonstrate capabilities in the areas of requirements gathering, analysis, design, system development, and life-cycle methodologies. Hands-on experience in one or more of the following is required: programming, networking, security, operating systems, business intelligence/analytics technologies, Internet technologies, relational database technologies. *Must be a junior or senior in college *Must be working on BS degree *Must have 3.2+ GPA
Preferred Qualifications	Proven ability to manage projects and prioritize competing requirements in a fast-paced environment * Experience in problem-solving situations and the desire to create innovative solutions * Oracle application experience is a plus •Proven ability to self-learn, research and understand new technologies •Gathering requirements and translating into technical design *Must exhibit strong verbal and written communication skills