Data Center Operations Intern: Mentorship & Growth Path

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated mentorship program

Structured skill development pathway

Cross-functional training

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is offering a 6-month Data Center Engineering Operations internship in Northern Virginia, January 2027 to July 2027. The role focuses on maintaining data center equipment and participating in root-cause analyses and operational troubleshooting.

On-site work at NV DC locations is required, with a path to full-time opportunities after program completion. Interns will receive dedicated mentorship, a structured skill development pathway, and cross-functional training

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Currently enrolled in a Data Center Operations Certificate or Associate Degree program at Northern Virginia Community College with an expected graduation date Spring 2027.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining mechanical and electrical equipment across data center infrastructure.
• Support root cause analysis for equipment performance and potential failures.
• Participate in troubleshooting facility and rack-level operational events.
• Record and analyze daily operational readings and metrics.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support infrastructure engineering initiatives.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Education

NVCC Data Center Operations Certificate / Associate Degree program

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is offering a 6-month Data Center Engineering Operations internship in Northern Virginia, January 2027 to July 2027. The role focuses on maintaining data center equipment and participating in root-cause analyses and operational troubleshooting.

On-site work at NV DC locations is required, with a path to full-time opportunities after program completion. Interns will receive dedicated mentorship, a structured skill development pathway, and cross-functional training