Support infrastructure documentation, hardware configuration, server maintenance, and technology refresh projects.
Gain hands-on experience with networking, cloud technologies, security, and automation.
Shadow team members and assist with scripting tasks to improve efficiency.
What they're looking for
Students with two years of college in IT, Computer Science, or Cybersecurity.
Must reside near Effingham, IL, for the summer 2027 internship.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Teams, and basic operating systems.
Pay and perks
Hourly pay of $18.
Includes healthcare, paid time off, 401K match, and banking perks.
At Midland States Bank, base salary is one component of our Total Rewards program. Exact compensation is determined by factors such as (but not limited to) education, skills, internal equity, and experience. This position offers additional compensation in the form of short-term incentives (i.e. bonus and/or commission) and may include long-term incentives (i.e. stock awards). Benefits for this role include comprehensive healthcare, well-being benefits, paid family leave as well as generous paid time off. Total Rewards also include banking perks, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K plan with company match and may include the opportunity to participate in our Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation plan. Incentives and benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.
At Midland States Bank, we believe that when we can bring our whole selves to work each day, we become happier, more comfortable, more confident, and more excited to do great things for our customers, each other and our company. We're proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. At Midland, we recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. If you are looking for a place to grow, we encourage you to apply at Midland States Bank, because you belong here.
Position Summary
The IT Infrastructure Intern will provide assistance to the Infrastructure Department with various recurring tasks as well as special projects.
Primary Accountabilities
Assist with infrastructure documentation and inventory, hardware replacement and configuration, server maintenance and patching, and technology lifecycle and modernization projects.
Support technology refresh initiatives across the Bank's footprint.
Gain hands-on exposure to enterprise infrastructure including networking, servers, cloud technologies, security, storage and backup, directory and authentication, collaboration and communications, monitoring, and automation.
Depending on skill set and project needs, assist with scripting and automation efforts that improve the efficiency of routine infrastructure tasks.
Shadow members of the Infrastructure team across multiple technical domains and collaborate with other IT teams and business units.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain compliance with all applicable regulations including, but not limited to, the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA).
Position Qualifications
Education/Experience:
The internship will run for Summer of 2027 beginning mid-May and ending early August.
Able to work a 40-hour work week, Monday-Friday, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Must reside local to Effingham, IL and report to the Effingham office.
Enrolled in a degree program with courses of study including Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field at a college or university with at least 2 years completed.
Familiarity with scripting languages such as PowerShell or Python is a plus, but not required.
Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, communication skills, and a desire to learn.
Basic understanding of networking, servers, and operating systems.
Works well in team environment.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Teams.
Demonstrates ability to learn and use new software and programs.
Competencies:
Business insight
Cultivates innovation
Drives results
Makes sound decisions
Being a brand champion
Collaborates
Communicates effectively
Customer focus
Being Authentic
Emotional Intelligence
Self-development
Being flexible and adaptable
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Midland States Bank Human Resources at HR@midlandsb.com.
THIS JOB DESCRIPTION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT FOR EMPLOYMENT
At Midland States Bank, we believe that when we can bring our whole selves to work each day, we become happier, more comfortable, more confident and more excited to do great things for our customers, each other and our company. We're proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. At Midland, we recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. If you are looking for a place to grow, we encourage you to apply at Midland States Bank, because you belong here.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Midland States Bank Human Resources at HR@midlandsb.com.
Midland States Bank may use automated tools and artificial intelligence ("AI") to assist with recruiting, screening, and hiring decisions. In accordance with the Illinois Human Rights Act (effective January 1, 2026), these tools are designed and monitored to be neutral and job-related, and must not be used in a way that discriminates against applicants or employees based on any protected characteristic.
THIS JOB DESCRIPTION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT FOR EMPLOYMENT
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