2025 Summer Intern: Network Engineer at Spectrum Tampa, FL

Spectrum; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development sessions

Networking opportunities

Mentorship

Job summary

Spectrum is offering a full-time internship in Tampa, Florida for rising senior students majoring in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or Information Technology. This 10-week program, from May 28 to August 1, 2025, offers hands-on experience and professional development opportunities. Interns will engage in projects related to client network and security, and must maintain a 3.0 GPA. The role requires local travel, and applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without restrictions.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university graduating between December 2025 - May 2026.
• Must have at least a 3.0 GPA or greater in current program.
• Ability to travel locally to events and activities throughout the program.
• Authorization to work in the U.S. without restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Help with troubleshooting Enterprise Client Network and Security deployments.
• Evaluate and Review Configurations for Standards and Security Compliance.

Skills

Networking Fundamentals

Programming Fundamentals (Python, Java, or Perl)

Network Security Fundamentals

Analytical skills

Collaboration skills

Communication skills – verbal and written

Attention to detail

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or Information Technology

Job description

At a Glance

• You’re a motivated rising senior student with a 3.0 GPA or higher seeking a degree in one of the following areas listed below from an accredited college or university:
  • Cybersecurity
  • Computer Science
  • Information Technology
• This is a learning‑intensive program designed to give you essential business insights and hands‑on experience in your field of choice. It’s a full‑time, 10‑week commitment from May 28, 2025 through August 1, 2025.
• Benefits include professional development sessions, networking opportunities, and mentorship.

The Spectrum Internship Experience

Our internships are designed to provide:

• Opportunities to gain new skills and elevate the ones you already have, all in a robust and forward‑thinking business setting.
• First‑rate, hands‑on experience in the telecommunications industry.
• Opportunities to connect you with people who can give you a better understanding of the industry and help you accomplish real goals you can add to your résumé, this includes assigning you a formal mentor and interactions with senior executives.

What you can expect in this role

As a Spectrum Intern, you’ll be essential to two teams — your respective department and your Intern peer group. Department and team‑focused projects account for about 80% of your schedule. You’ll spend the other 20% on professional development sessions and networking activities, including the Kickoff Conference on May 28th, webinars, community service, cross‑functional project, and final presentations.

Internship responsibilities may include

• Help with troubleshooting Enterprise Client Network and Security deployments
• Evaluate and Review Configurations for Standards and Security Compliance.

Here’s what it takes to get started

Required qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an accredited College or University graduating with a bachelor’s degree between December 2025 - May 2026
• Must have at least a 3.0 GPA or greater in current program
• Ability to travel locally to Spectrum Intern development events and activities throughout the program
• Authorization to work in the U.S. without restrictions or need for future sponsorship

Preferred qualifications

• Network Engineering
• Programming Fundamentals (Python, Java or Pearl)
• Network Security Fundamentals
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Analytical skills
• Collaboration skills
• Communication skills – verbal and written
• Drives results through effective project and time management
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access

A qualified applicant’s criminal history, if any, will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including local ordinances.

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