Mainframe Information Technology Intern (College)

Are you looking for an internship that combines skill application with financial compensation? If so, consider joining our Infrastructure and Economic Development Technology Services Office support team as a Mainframe Information Technology (IT) Intern. This position gives you the opportunity utilize your unique skillset to provide assistance to PennDOT's IBM Mainframe operations. Bring your ambition to our team and kick-start your information technology (IT) career!

As an Information Technology Intern, you will have the opportunity to complete a comprehensive training program designed to help you develop the skills needed to succeed in this role. While actively participating in our training program, you will gain insight on how to:

• Perform administration functions on z/OS operating system and related software
• Analyze problems relative to the operation of z/OS based software
• Review and report on z/OS operating system performance
• Evaluate and assist in resolving application related performance problems
• Work with a variety of application related software products which includes debugging tools and application maintenance software
• Assist with RACF administration tasks using ISPF panels that come with the RACF software product and setup RACF batch jobs to coordinate changes with the RACF Administrator
• Provide support for the Information Management System (IMS) software that is used for enterprise data base management and data base communications
• Work on requests for MQSeries system including channel and queue modifications
• Modify Clists and ISPF Panels to meet agency specific requirements
• Maintain and configure mainframe printer definitions, create, and modify
• Checkout and verify software products after a maintenance upgrade or a new release of software has been installed
• Assist with troubleshooting any IBM mainframe zOS software related issue and document the resolution to better understand how the issue was resolved

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Internship, May 2025 to August 2025
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) full-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Internship Requirements:

• Currently enrolled in college full-time (carrying 12 or more undergraduate credits, or 9 or more graduate credits).
• You must be in good academic standing (as defined by a GPA of 2.0 or higher).
• You must be at least 18 years of age.
• You must be majoring in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Information Technology.

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• IBM Mainframe course background

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.