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Linux Systems Administrator Intern at Garmin International in Olathe, Kansas

Posted in Software 30+ days ago.

Type: Full-Time





Job Description:

GPS Manufacturer/Distributor

Great ideas sometimes come from singular inspiration, but more often they’re a result of collaborative effort. Inside Garmin, we like to foster an environment of participation and engagement. We support professional development, offer well-designed career paths and adhere to a policy that prioritizes promoting from within the company to maximize the opportunities for our associates. We are also committed to being a good corporate citizen and providing opportunities for associates to contribute toward a healthy, sustainable world.

Forget “special projects” for newbies, our Systems Administrator Interns work side-by-side with a mentor in the design, implementation, and support for Garmin’s Local and Wide Area Network computing environment. Come on, what are you waiting for? Put your brain to work at Garmin.

We are looking for a Linux Systems Administrator Intern at our world headquarters in Olathe, Kansas.  In this role, you'll learn and train to become a System Administrator which includes installing, supporting and maintaining servers or other computer systems, and planning for and responding to service outages and other problems. Other essential functions include:

Essential functions and responsibilities in this role include:


  • Learn about systems security

  • Learn to document the configuration of Garmin systems

  • Work with experienced team members in troubleshooting reported problems.

  • Learn about automation and coding technologies like Ansible, Puppet, Ruby, Python, and others

  • Observability technologies like ELK stack and Splunk logging technologies 

  • May perform system performance tuning.

  • Collaborate with others to apply operating system updates, patches, and configuration changes.

  • Learn to install and configure new hardware and software May be responsible for adding, removing, or updating user account information, resetting passwords, etc.

  • Partner with experienced Linux Systems Administrators to address technical queries

Qualified candidates for this role will have completed coursework in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a field relevant to perform the essential functions of this job description with a minimum cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0.

 

Other requirements include:


  • Good troubleshooting skills

  • Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communications skills

  • Ability to pass the Turing test

  • Demonstrated experience and/or training in system administration activities 

Garmin Intern Perks:


  • Social activities and service opportunities planned for interns

  • Paid time off

  • Paid holidays

  • Test cutting-edge Garmin products before they are released

  • No formal dress code

  • Assigned mentor to answer your questions and help you grow in your technical skillsets

  • Associate discount on consumer products

  • Paid, coordinated housing or stipend option for interns whose permanent address is located more than 50 miles from Garmin HQ

  • Housing stipend option for those at field locations (non-Olathe) whose permanent address is located more than 50 miles from the field location

  • If you join us full-time, your time as an intern counts towards becoming fully vested with your 401K

  • Waived registration fees for Garmin-approved races

As part of our ongoing commitment to helping associates maintain a healthy balance between work and life, we sponsor company-wide and individual wellness initiatives, as well as world-class sporting events—and even some of the participating athletes. In each of the communities in which we do business, Garmin has a strong philanthropic and civic presence.

Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability. 





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