Position Title IT Desktop Engineer – Co-Op/Intern
Employment Type Student – Co-op, existing vacancy
Location Ottawa ON, Onsite
About Lumentum At Lumentum, we’re building the tech behind the world’s fastest networks and most advanced systems. Our optical and photonic solutions power everything from AI and cloud computing to data centers, telecom, and advanced manufacturing. We’re a global team of innovators working where light meets technology, solving big challenges that keep the world connected and moving forward. If shaping the future of connectivity excites you, you’ll fit right in.
The Opportunity 12-16 months: January 2027 - April 2028
Pay Range: $24-35/hr
What You’ll Be Doing Coordinate, diagnose and troubleshoot incoming employee calls.
Provide support services to employees with technical problems and information technology issues involving desktop, laptop or network services from local personnel or from employees using network remote access.
Ensure key IT systems, hardware, services and processes are available.
Proactively evaluate and monitor performance of key systems and processes to ensure continued business operations.
Physical installation and maintenance of server and storage hardware.
Coordinate and communicate with leadership on proposed or implemented resolutions and changes.
Meet organizational SLA metrics.
Work with the global team as well as local stakeholders in the implementation and testing of new technologies and/or initiatives.
Collaborate with other IT and business teams on projects.
Provide timely resolution of problems or escalation on behalf of customer to appropriate technical personnel.
Develop, document, and implement standard operating procedures and customer service guidelines relating to IT support.
Manage incidents and service requests in the ticketing system in accordance with service targets and support procedures.
Help users make effective use of supported technology and self-service resources.




Provide case status updates to management and end-users.
What We’re Looking For Education: Candidates must be currently enrolled in a recognized Canadian post-secondary institution. Open to Bachelors, Masters, and PhD students in Computer Systems Technician or related fields.
Experience:
Advanced Windows Desktop expertise is a must.
Some experience in support Windows Server (2008R2, 2012R2) environments is a must.
Some experience in supporting server environments and infrastructure is required.
Some experience in supporting Linux (RedHat/CentOS) environments is preferred.
Some background in understanding and supporting hypervisor technologies is a must (VMware).
Experience supporting Microsoft 365 and Active Directory and/or Microsoft Entra ID.
Understanding of DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, Wi-Fi, VPN, and basic network troubleshooting.
Knowledge of infrastructure (SMTP, FTP, SFTP, ssh, DNS, DHCP) services is preferred.
Experience in automation of manual tasks is preferred.
Backup and restore technologies and practices is preferred.
Cloud technology (Amazon, Google, Azure) is a plus.
Familiarity with macOS support and mobile device management.
Web server experience (Apache, IIS) is a plus.
Working knowledge of Virtualization (VMware) is a plus.
Enterprise Networking knowledge is a plus.
Key Competencies:
Robust language command of English.
Excellent oral/written abilities.
Mental flexibility, agility and adaptability to rapid changes.
Outstanding customer service and positive attitude.
Analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.




Independent thinker with a strong desire to learn new technologies, processes and take on new challenges.
Clear written documentation and effective cross-team collaboration.
Driven to solving issues at the root level.
Perks You’ll Love Free parking
Free gym
Cafeteria with subsidized meals and free coffee/tea
Prayer room
Games room
Join a Team That’s Shaping the Future We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and provide accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process. Your uniqueness makes us stronger, sparks creativity, and drives our success. Please contact us at [email protected] to request accommodation.
Lumentum Lumentum is illuminating the networks of tomorrow with advanced photonic technologies that enable AI, data centers, telecom, industrial, and sensing applications. As AI accelerates the global demand for bandwidth and energy efficiency, we deliver the building blocks that keep data moving reliably, efficiently, and at massive scale. Our optical products support AI and compute infrastructure, cloud and DCI environments, metro and long-haul networks, while our lasers drive breakthroughs in precision manufacturing and sensing. For nearly five decades, Lumentum has been at the intersection of light and innovation. What began as a vision with JDS Uniphase to harness the power of photonics has evolved into a global force driving the communication infrastructure of tomorrow. At Lumentum, we’re building more than a business—we’re building a team of passionate innovators whose drive to collaborate, create, and connect the world fuels everything we do. We are part of the AI technology revolution and we are illuminating the path forward. Headquartered in San Jose, California, we operate worldwide through a network of R&D;, manufacturing, and sales locations.

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