2027 Summer IT Infrastructure & Automation Intern

About the Role

The IT Infrastructure & Automation Intern will focus on improving IT operations by identifying and transforming manual, repetitive, and error-prone processes into automated, reliable, and repeatable workflows. This role emphasizes Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Terraform, and automation across IT systems and processes. The goal is to reduce manual "click-ops," improve consistency, and build maintainable processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify manual, repetitive, or error-prone IT processes suitable for automation.
• Design and implement automation using Terraform, scripting, APIs, and other appropriate technologies.
• Apply Infrastructure as Code principles to ensure reliable, repeatable, and maintainable infrastructure and IT processes.
• Automate service desk and IT operational processes to enhance efficiency and minimize manual intervention.
• Develop reusable Terraform configurations and modules for common IT infrastructure and services.
• Utilize version control, documentation, testing, and change management practices in automation development.
• Troubleshoot, improve, and maintain existing automation and infrastructure.
• Collaborate with IT team members to understand business processes and translate them into technical solutions.
• Assist with day-to-day IT operations and projects as needed.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Foundational experience with IT systems, cloud platforms, systems administration, networking, or related technologies (through coursework, internships, employment, labs, or personal projects).
• Hands-on experience with Terraform (through coursework, personal projects, labs, internships, or professional experience).
• Understanding of Infrastructure as Code and basic software development concepts.
• Familiarity with a scripting or programming language such as PowerShell, Python, or similar.
• Familiarity with Git or another version control system.
• Experience working with structured data such as JSON or YAML is preferred.
• Familiarity with APIs and cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure is a plus.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree, certification program, or equivalent coursework in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to recognize opportunities for automation to eliminate manual work.
• Ability to break down complex problems into smaller, manageable components.
• Strong attention to detail and understanding of reliable, repeatable processes.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly.
• Eagerness to learn and take ownership of technical challenges.
• Demonstrated technical curiosity through coursework, internships, labs, or personal projects.
• Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents).
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.

What You Will Learn

• Terraform and Infrastructure as Code in an enterprise IT environment.
• Automation of IT infrastructure and service desk processes.
• Cloud and identity management automation.
• API-driven IT operations.
• Version control and collaborative development practices.
• Testing, deploying, and maintaining production automation.
• Applying software engineering principles to IT operations.
• Designing reliable and repeatable processes that reduce manual work.

Base Compensation Range: $30.00/hour