System Administrator

OPPORTUNITY 02 — IT SYSTEMS / NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR Transition your military IT and communications experience into a civilian enterprise IT career. This 16-week SkillBridge internship, administered by Veteran Workforce Solutions in partnership with Covenant HR, places transitioning service members with a Covenant HR employer partner to develop hands‑on proficiency in infrastructure administration, cloud platforms, and network operations — with a strong probability of full-time employment upon completion. Job Description The IT Systems / Network Administrator SkillBridge participant is embedded within a Covenant HR employer partner's enterprise IT team. Under the supervision of a designated industry mentor, the participant supports infrastructure management, network configuration, cloud environment operations, and endpoint security activities across a 16-week structured program. Training covers Active Directory, server and virtualization administration, Cisco networking, Azure/AWS cloud platforms, and security and compliance fundamentals. The program concludes with an applied infrastructure project, performance debrief, employment offer discussion, and a credentialing roadmap aligned to CompTIA Network+, CCNA, or Microsoft AZ-104 pathways. Eligibility Factors Must be an active‑duty service member within 180 days of separation or retirement Must have unit commanding officer approval to participate in the DoD SkillBridge program Background in communications, networking, systems administration, or IT support preferred Relevant MOS/rate/AFSC: 25N, 25U, 25S, IT, ET, 3D1X2, 3D0X2, 0671 Security clearance not required Must be able to operate in a remote, hybrid, or on‑site work environment depending on employer partner location No prior civilian IT certification required #J-18808-Ljbffr