Summer Intern: IT

Join an Established and Growing Business! RITALKA, Inc., is a family-owned specialty engineering and manufacturing business focused on creating jobs in rural communities. We take pride in finding careers that fit the person rather than a person to fit a job – which allows us to do extraordinary things with ordinary people. Learn more about us at ritalka.com and apply today!

Stating Wage: $18-$26/hour

BENEFITS & PERKS: Paid Time Off; Hands-on, real-world experience; RITALKA University; Company Picnic

Join the RITALKA Information Technology (IT) Team as an Information Technology Intern! You will gain direct exposure to a wide variety of technologies upon which our business relies. You will work with software developers, network engineers, and an IT Director committed to ensuring you’re exposed to the technical areas you’re interested in and others you may not have yet had exposure to. There are no silos at RITALKA. You’ll have opportunities to take on hands-on tasks that span routing, switching, firewalls, network access management, employee on-boarding and off-boarding, and more. Our IT team is committed to ensuring minimal to no business interruption. You will collaborate with the team to incorporate and support current technologies in complex and innovative ways.

What does an IT Intern do at RITALKA?

Gain exposure to hardware refresh projects encompassing routers, switches, access points, and related networking infrastructure
Troubleshoot and resolve network related incidents if/as they arise including providing updates to related documentation
Participate in firm-wide projects with Ritalka’s Information Technology Team such as enhancing security for network validation solutions, identity service management, intrusion / virus detection, and more
Assist with implementing updates to servers, including researching and resolving technical issues that may arise
Learn about and update network diagrams and policies under the guidance of our team

What are we looking for in a quality candidate?

Some exposure to networking and security technologies including any/all of the following: routers, switches, access points, firewalls, monitoring solutions, etc
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues
Prior exposure to scripting (Python, PowerShell, Shell, etc.) preferred
Experience with ticketing and monitoring solutions like Spiceworks, Sophos
Demonstrated passion for technology and for learning / exploring unfamiliar technologies
Ability to travel
2+ years of college or university coursework completed; preference is for some or a majority of that to relate to technical discipline
Prior related co-op, internship, and/or on or off-campus technical experience preferred but not required
Able to lift up to 50 lbs, bend, crawl, and be on your feet up to 8 hours per workday
Or any combination of education and experience that would provide the required skill and knowledge for successful performance.

Many tasks include their own work and /or the review of work of others in the department. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Why You Should Apply Here

When it comes to recruiting, many companies focus on an applicant’s faults – what doesn’t fit, what experience they don’t have, etc. Our philosophy is different in that we are actively looking for a reason to hire someone. RITALKA, Inc. is a family-owned company that focuses on creating jobs in rural communities in the upper Midwest; purposefully deciding to create jobs away from the chaos of larger metro areas. Our company values help to foster strong relationships with not only our employees and customers, but also our communities. We take pride in finding careers that fit the person rather than a person to fit a job which allows us all to do extraordinary things with ordinary people.

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.