Summer 2027 Intern, System Engineer

About the Role

The Federal Reserve Board (Board) provides students opportunities for career success through its Internship program. This program is designed to provide valuable work experience for undergraduate and graduate students considering careers in areas such as economics, finance and accounting, information systems, and data analysis. Internships are paid positions with salaries commensurate with credit hours and may be in-person, remote, or hybrid.

Expected Projects and Responsibilities

• Assist with automation scripting (Python) to streamline platform administration and CI/CD tasks, using AI coding assistants (e.g., Claude Code) where applicable.
• Support ongoing GitLab platform operations and migration-related work (repository/pipeline setup, testing).
• Contribute to Infrastructure-as-Code work (Terraform) under senior engineer review.
• Gain hands-on exposure to containerization/orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Assist with platform patching, upgrades, and ticket triage across GitLab, Nexus, Jira, and Fortify.
• Help maintain internal documentation, runbooks, and knowledge base articles.
• Participate in team standups, sprint planning, and code/change reviews.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Team supporting the Board's DevSecOps toolchain: GitLab, Nexus, Fortify, Jira, CI/CD pipelines and runners (hosted on AWS), Kubernetes, and Terraform-managed infrastructure.
• Minimum Education: Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited university and returning to continue studies after the internship.
• Applicants must be current students, graduating from their program August 2027 or later.
• Location: Washington, D.C. (onsite presence required).
• U.S. Citizenship is required.

Skills & Qualifications

• Working knowledge of the Linux command-line environment.
• Exposure to at least one programming or scripting language (Python strongly preferred).
• Foundational understanding of cloud computing concepts (AWS preferred).
• Demonstrated interest in automation and DevOps/DevSecOps practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication.

Preferred Skills & Knowledge

• Hands-on experience with Git/GitLab or another version-control system.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipeline concepts and tooling.
• Exposure to Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform) and/or containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Claude Code, GitHub Copilot).
• Coursework or personal projects involving cybersecurity, software engineering, or systems administration.
• Familiarity with issue-tracking tools such as Jira.

Suggested Major/Minor Fields of Study

• Major: Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Information Technology, or an equivalent technical field.
• Minor/complementary coursework: Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, Data Science.

Application Materials

• Resume (required)
• Unofficial transcript (required)
• Optional: cover letter, writing sample, or a link to relevant coursework/personal projects (e.g., GitHub) demonstrating programming or automation experience.