Job Title: Network Intern (Cooperative Training)
Location: Jeddah
Duration: 6 months
Type: Cooperative Internship
Responsibilities
Network Operations Support
- Support day-to-day network operations (LAN/WAN, Wi-Fi) and assist in maintaining stable connectivity across sites.
- Help monitor network performance and availability, and escalate issues when needed.
Configuration & Implementation
- Assist in basic configuration tasks under supervision for switches, routers, and wireless access points.
- Support network changes (VLANs, IP addressing, DHCP/DNS basics) and follow change management procedures.
Troubleshooting & Connectivity
- Troubleshoot common network issues (no connectivity, slow speed, Wi-Fi coverage, packet loss) using structured troubleshooting steps.
- Support onboarding and provisioning of devices (PCs, printers, IP phones, attendance devices) and verify end-to-end connectivity.
Monitoring, Logs & Reporting
- Assist in monitoring network devices via tools (NMS/Firewall dashboards) and reviewing logs/alerts for abnormal behavior.
- Contribute to weekly/monthly reports (uptime, incidents, root cause, actions taken).
Security & Access Control Support
- Support basic network security tasks such as firewall rule requests, VPN user support, and access control updates under supervision.
- Assist in implementing standard security practices (least privilege, segmentation, secure Wi-Fi settings).
Cabling & Physical Network Tasks
- Help with patch panel organization, labeling, cable tracing, and documenting rack layouts.
- Support site readiness checks for network closets and equipment.
Documentation & Standards
- Update network documentation (topology diagrams, IP plans, device inventory, configurations backup references).
- Help ensure configurations follow internal standards and naming conventions.
Qualifications
- Currently a student in Networking, IT, Computer Science, or related field.
- Basic understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, subnetting, VLANs, routing basics, DNS/DHCP).
- Familiarity with common network devices (switches, routers, firewalls, APs) and troubleshooting tools (ping, traceroute).
- Strong attention to detail, good communication, and ability to work within a team.
