Intern

The Role

Intern must be available to work full time (40 hours/week) during the 10-week program

Program Dates: May 29 – August 7, 2026.

Location: This position is fully remote / work from home in the continental US. 

Work Authorization: US Work Authorization required for this role.

Program eligibility is contingent on the candidate’s commitment to the entire 10-week program. No exceptions will be made.

The Main Responsibilities

Lumen’s  Enterprise Operations organization is looking for a DevOps Engineer Intern on our Network Transformation team.  The intern will be responsible for automation of manual tasks as well as software development. You will need a high level of engagement and ability to take initiative, ask questions, learn quickly, and work in a team environment

Responsibilities of intern will include

• Collaborate with senior developers on designing, developing, and testing tools for supporting the network automation infrastructure and applications.
• Effectively manage and deliver multiple projects to operational stability.
• Communicate with all stakeholders throughout a project to gain clarification of requirements, provide project status, identify gaps, identify issues, discuss schedules.
• Support existing applications and procedures.
• Write documentation to support applications and processes.
• Implement assigned projects via continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines and Agile methodology.
• Install, configure, maintain, upgrade, and troubleshoot third party software along with custom internal applications.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to gain hands-on experience working in a fast-paced environment with great opportunities for growth.

What We Look For in a Candidate

Required qualifications

• Enrolled at a 4-year accredited college or university, rising senior or masters level education status at the start of the internship.
• Graduating August 2026 – May 2028
• Preferred fields include but not limited to: CIS, Data Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related IT field.

Proficiency and understanding of:

• Hands-on development experience with backend languages like Java and/or Python and databases such as SQL/MongoDB/Oracle. Experience with NodeJS is desirable.
• Familiarity with web technologies such as HTML/CSS, Django, and JavaScript. (React/jQuery/Angular are desirable.)
• Familiarity working in Windows and Linux environments, including file structures, grep, and basic shell scripting.
• Understanding of XML, JSON, and data structure fundamentals.
• Familiarity with Agile methodology of development.
• Familiarity with code version control, git (or similar.
• Ansible
• Continuous improvement mindset and the ability to analyze business processes to identify process improvements and optimization.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Preferred qualifications
  • Strong drive for results/solutions and taking initiative to resolve problems
  • Strong Tech background and desire to learn more in the tech realm
  • Ability to be resourceful and adaptable,- independently and in a team environment
  • Ability to collaborate and have agility while making effective decisions
  • Knowledgeable about containerization technologies like Docker/Kubernetes is desirable.
  • Flexible and adapts well to change
  • Continuous improvement mindset and the ability to analyze business processes to identify process improvements and optimization
  • Knowledge of networking concepts such as DNS, routing, and connectivity troubleshooting.
  • Knowledge of L2/L3 networking protocols such as MPLS, BGP, 802.1q, and TCP/IP is a plus .
  • Exposure to Microsoft Azure, Copilot, and Power Automate is a plus

Compensation

Internship compensation ranges depend on each individual’s level of education, geographic location, and experience/qualifications aligned to the role.

Hourly Based Pay Range:
Min: $ 31/hour
Max:  $ 46/hour

What to Expect Next

Once you complete and submit your application, you will be invited to take part in a virtual assessment. This on-demand assessment allows Lumen to better understand how your skills and experiences align to the internship role. You will receive a separate email invitation (please check your spam folder) within 6 hours of applying. To remain eligible for the summer internship program, be sure to finish the video interview within 5 business days of your application

Application & Interview Timeline

• October – First Round Interviews with top, qualified candidate
• November - Interview panel with work team
• December - All Summer 2026 offers will be extended by end of month