System Engineering Intern Job Listing at Intelsat in McLean, VA (Job ID 41995)

Description

Position Description: 

Intelsat is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented intern to join our System Engineering team.  You will be responsible for implementing security practices and optimizing our Azure cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a basic understanding of cloud computing, Azure services, and a keen interest in resource management. This internship provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in Azure cloud technology within a dynamic and innovative environment.

Job Responsibilities:

• Design, deploy and maintain the implementation of cloud solutions in Azure
• Conduct a thorough assessment of existing Azure accounts and associated resources and recommend mitigation strategies
• Design migration strategies, implement security measures and conduct quality checks post-migration to ensure data integrity and accessibility
• Create automated approaches and scripts for deployment tasks where possible and appropriate
• Engage in collaborative projects with various departments, gaining exposure to different aspects of the organization's IT landscape

Preferred Qualifications: (in addition to the requirements below)

• Currently pursuing a degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field
• Basic understanding of Azure cloud services and infrastructure
• Understanding of TCP/IP and other networking services: DNS, WINS, DHCP, and routing
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Minimum Requirements: 

• Eligible candidates must be one of the following:
  • Part-time or full-time students who have completed 24+ credit hours (rising sophomores/juniors/seniors) and are enrolled in an undergraduate program at an accredited college or university; Part-time or full-time students enrolled in a graduate program at an accredited college or university
  • May 2025 graduate 
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, professionalism, and maturity in the workplace
• Effective communicator in both written and spoken English
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency in use of MSOffice Suite
• 3.0 GPA or above preferred

Summer Intern Program Description:

• Paid internship;12 weeks starting on Monday, May 26, 2025 through August 15, 2025
• Schedule - 40 hours/week, Monday- Friday, 9 – 5 or regular core hours
• Hybrid environment (minimum 3 days in office location)