System Engineering Intern

Intelsat - Mclean, VA

- Intern

Mclean, VA

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About the position

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.

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

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field
• Eligible candidates must be 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; or 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
• This role is subject to ITAR/EAR; candidates must be a US Person (this includes US Citizen, Permanent Resident or Protected Individual such as an asylee or refugee)

Nice-to-haves

• 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

Benefits

• 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)