Network Cooperative Training

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.