Student / Intern - Network Services

CAE; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

CAE is seeking a motivated COOP-Student to learn and support its enterprise network operations in Montreal. You will assist with LAN/WAN/Wireless/SD-WAN services, troubleshoot with senior engineers, monitor performance, and manage tickets while gaining exposure to cloud networking and automation tools.

You will participate in deployment, testing, and modernization initiatives, contribute to documentation, and collaborate across network, cloud, cybersecurity, and application teams in an Agile

Qualifications

• Strong interest in enterprise networking and infrastructure technologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Curiosity, eagerness to learn, and a hands-on mindset.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Network Engineering team in supporting a large-scale global network environment, including LAN, WAN, Wireless, Internet, and SD-WAN services.
• Participate in troubleshooting network issues alongside senior engineers and technology partners.
• Help monitor network performance and identify service-impacting issues.
• Assist with ticket management activities and communication updates to business stakeholders.
• Participate in network deployment, upgrade, and modernization initiatives.
• Assist with testing and validating new network solutions and technologies.
• Support documentation efforts, including network diagrams, standards, and operational procedures.
• Help maintain accurate information in network management tools and platforms.
• Learn how enterprise applications connect to cloud environments.
• Support activities related to cloud networking services and internet technologies.
• Gain exposure to DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, load balancing, and application connectivity.
• Assist with automation initiatives designed to improve operational efficiency.
• Contribute to scripting, reporting, and process improvement activities.
• Learn modern automation and Infrastructure-as-Code approaches using tools such as Ansible, Python, GitHub, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Participate in projects focused on reducing manual operational tasks through automation.
• Work closely with network, cloud, cybersecurity, and application teams.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Contribute ideas and solutions while learning industry best practices from experienced professionals.
• Receive mentorship and coaching from senior network engineers and architects.
• Develop troubleshooting, technical, and professional communication skills.
• Gain exposure to enterprise-scale technologies and business-critical infrastructure.
• Build practical experience that will accelerate your career in networking, cloud, or infrastructure engineering.

Education

Currently enrolled in a college or university program in: Computer Science Computer Engineering Information Technology Telecommunications Network Administration Or a related technical field

Job description

What You'll Do

Learn and Support Enterprise Network Operations

• Assist the Network Engineering team in supporting a large-scale global network environment, including LAN, WAN, Wireless, Internet, and SD-WAN services.
• Participate in troubleshooting network issues alongside senior engineers and technology partners.
• Help monitor network performance and identify service-impacting issues.
• Assist with ticket management activities and communication updates to business stakeholders.

Contribute to Infrastructure Projects

• Participate in network deployment, upgrade, and modernization initiatives.
• Assist with testing and validating new network solutions and technologies.
• Support documentation efforts, including network diagrams, standards, and operational procedures.
• Help maintain accurate information in network management tools and platforms.

Gain Exposure to Cloud Networking

• Learn how enterprise applications connect to cloud environments.
• Support activities related to cloud networking services and internet technologies.
• Gain exposure to concepts such as DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, load balancing, and application connectivity.

Explore Network Automation

• Assist with automation initiatives designed to improve operational efficiency.
• Contribute to scripting, reporting, and process improvement activities.
• Learn modern automation and Infrastructure-as-Code approaches using tools such as Ansible, Python, GitHub, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Participate in projects focused on reducing manual operational tasks through automation.

Collaborate Across Teams

• Work closely with network, cloud, cybersecurity, and application teams.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Contribute ideas and solutions while learning industry best practices from experienced professionals.

Learn From Industry Experts

• Receive mentorship and coaching from senior network engineers and architects.
• Develop troubleshooting, technical, and professional communication skills.
• Gain exposure to enterprise-scale technologies and business-critical infrastructure.
• Build practical experience that will accelerate your career in networking, cloud, or infrastructure engineering.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a college or university program in: Computer Science Computer Engineering Information Technology Telecommunications Network Administration Or a related technical field
• Strong interest in enterprise networking and infrastructure technologies.
• Basic understanding of: TCP/IP networking Routing and switching concepts DNS and Internet fundamentals
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Curiosity, eagerness to learn, and a hands-on mindset.

Nice to Have

• Exposure to Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet, or other enterprise networking technologies.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Azure.
• Basic scripting experience (Python, PowerShell, Bash, etc.).
• Knowledge of GitHub or automation concepts, or Ansible.
• Experience gained through labs, academic projects, certifications, or personal learning initiatives.

About CAE

At CAE, our mission is clear: to help make the world a safer place. For nearly 80 years, we've driven innovation in simulation, training, and mission readiness to support critical operations worldwide. By leveraging advanced technologies, we empower our customers to operate smarter, faster, and more sustainably. Join a purpose-driven organization where bold ideas are encouraged, collaboration drives progress, and your growth fuels our shared success.

Position Type

COOP-Student (Fixed Term)

Equal Opportunity & Accommodations

CAE is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants, regardless of race, nationality, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, veteran status, age, or other characteristics protected by law. We encourage applicants who may not meet every qualification to apply.

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