General Computing Intern

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LIGO Laboratory (the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory) seeks a highly motivated and skilled General Computing Intern to join its team.  

This position is located in Livingston, LA.

LIGO Laboratory is a National Science Foundation major facility dedicated to observing the newly discovered gravitational-wave universe. Jointly operated by the California Institute of Technology and Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the LIGO Laboratory operates world-leading observatories near Richland, WA and Baton Rouge, LA as well as R&D centers on the Caltech and MIT campuses. The LIGO Laboratory’s mission spans a broad and vibrant array of activities related to gravitational-wave physics and astronomy, including detector operations, R&D toward detector improvements, gravitational-wave astrophysics, observatory operations, and education and public outreach.

For more information, please visit the Laboratory website at www.ligo.caltech.edu

• Work with senior staff to provide technical support and assistance to LIGO staff on their laboratory-provided computers and software 
• Work with senior staff to provide software installation and removal as needed, as well as e-mail, anti-virus, anti-malware configuration assistance for users 
• Prepare documentation of procedures for such software and configuration assistance 
• Work with senior staff to perform diagnosis of hardware issues on user’s computers
• Assist with system backups and restoration, and operating system updates to solve user’s issues
• Perform printer maintenance such as toner replacement and clearing of paper jam

• Must be currently enrolled as a student pursuing an undergraduate degree in Computer Science or another related field of study
• At least 2 years of baccalaureate-level course work in Computer Science or related field of study
• Ability to work at least 15 hours/week during the semester, additional hours/week during summer break
• Working knowledge of Windows or Mac operating systems
• Some experience with network configuration on Windows or Mac systems
• Familiarity with different internet browsers and office productivity software
• Good interpersonal communication skills
• Good problem resolution skills

• Experience in a networked, multi-user computer environment
• TCP/IP configuration knowledge and experience troubleshooting wired and wireless network connections
• Experience with computer hardware such as building a PC and trouble-shooting and replacing components
• Experience with system restorations from backups and upgrading operating system versions.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and identify problems

• Cover letter explaining your interest in LIGO and summarizing your relevant skills
• Resume