Data Center Engineer Intern: Hands-on Hardware & Networking

DV Trading; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

DV Trading is seeking a Data Center Engineer Intern in Chicago to support and optimize its data center facilities. You will work with servers, storage, networking equipment, and cabling, gaining hands-on experience in an active trading environment.

The role focuses on hardware deployment, troubleshooting, and lifecycle management, with an emphasis on reliability, redundancy, and operational risk management. Summer 2028 graduates encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Computer Science or Information Technology and expected to graduate by Summer 2028.
• Familiarity with HP, IBM, and Dell servers, SAN, and Cisco equipment.
• Familiarity with CAT5/6 and fiber optic cabling, as well as SFPs and other optic devices.
• Understanding of Windows and Linux server administration, including troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work onsite at our Chicago office 5 days per week.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Compensation Range: $40.00 per hour

Responsibilities

• Work with enterprise servers, high-performance compute, storage, network equipment, racks, cabling, power, and datacenter infrastructure.
• Learn how equipment moves from design and procurement through staging, installation, cabling, testing, and production deployment.
• Gain experience with rack layouts, structured cabling, fiber, copper, power distribution, labeling, and infrastructure standards.
• Work alongside senior engineers, deploying infrastructure that directly supports trading and business operations.
• Learn how datacenters are designed for reliability, redundancy, serviceability, and operational risk management.
• Assist with hardware troubleshooting, upgrades, inventory, logistics, and lifecycle management.

Skills

Windows server administration

Linux server administration

Communication

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Pursuing a CS/IT degree; Summer 2028 graduation

Tools

HP servers

IBM servers

Dell servers

Cisco equipment

SAN storage

CAT5/6 and fiber cabling

Job description

DV Trading is seeking a Data Center Engineer Intern in Chicago to support and optimize its data center facilities. You will work with servers, storage, networking equipment, and cabling, gaining hands-on experience in an active trading environment.

The role focuses on hardware deployment, troubleshooting, and lifecycle management, with an emphasis on reliability, redundancy, and operational risk management. Summer 2028 graduates encouraged to apply.