Intern DevOps Engineer Summer 2026
@ Lumen

Hybrid
$16,000
Hybrid
Full Time
Posted 2 days ago

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About Lumen

Lumen connects the world by igniting business growth through secure, quick, and effortless data and application connectivity. Their culture is built from the ground up on teamwork, trust, and transparency.

About Lumen's Internship Program

This 10-week summer internship offers hands-on digital innovation experience. Interns learn, network, and advance their careers while advancing technology.

The Role

The Intern DevOps Engineer Summer 2026 position requires full-time (40 hours/week) commitment during the program dates from May 29 to August 7, 2026. This role is fully remote within the continental US. US Work Authorization is required. Interns will support AWS operations, automate infrastructure with Terraform and Ansible, contribute to CI/CD pipeline development, monitor cloud environments, and write Python scripts.

  • Support AWS environments (EC2, EKS, and networking).
  • Automate infrastructure with Terraform and Ansible.
  • Contribute to CI/CD pipeline development and deployment.
  • Monitor, troubleshoot, and document cloud environment issues.
  • Develop Python scripts to enhance automation.

Candidate Qualifications

Candidates must be enrolled in a 4-year college, preferably in computer science or related fields, and be at rising senior level or recent graduates (2026-2028). Familiarity with Linux, AWS, Infrastructure-as-Code, Python scripting, and networking fundamentals is required. Preferred qualifications include hands-on lab experience with Kubernetes/EKS, CI/CD tools, and monitoring/logging tools.

Compensation

Hourly pay ranges from $31 to $46 based on education level, geographic location, and qualifications.

What to Expect Next

Applicants will undergo a virtual assessment followed by video interviews. Interviews occur in rounds with first round in October, work team panels in November, and summer internship offers extended in December. Background screenings and adherence to Lumen's policies on equal employment opportunities are integral parts of the hiring process.

Key skills/competency

  • AWS
  • Terraform
  • Ansible
  • Python
  • CI/CD
  • Linux
  • Kubernetes
  • Networking
  • CloudWatch
  • Automation
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How to Get Hired at Lumen

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize your resume: Highlight AWS, Linux, and automation skills.
  • Research Lumen: Understand their culture and recent projects.
  • Prepare for virtual assessments: Practice technical and behavioral questions.
  • Review internship details: Ensure full commitment to the program dates.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Brush up on AWS service management.
Practice Terraform and Ansible scripts.
Strengthen Python coding skills.
Review Linux system administration basics.

Behavioral Questions

Describe teamwork experience in technical projects.
Share a challenge with remote collaboration.
Explain time management during high-pressure tasks.
Discuss conflict resolution in group settings.

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