Network Engineer Summer 2027 Intern | Enterprise Technology & Security Summer Internship Program

Citizens; Johnston (RI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education reimbursement

Mentorship & leadership exposure

Bank-wide intern BBQ

Job summary

Citizens is offering a Network Engineer Intern position as part of the 2027 Enterprise Technology & Security Summer Internship Program. The 10‑week program runs through late May 2027 with a base location in Johnston, RI and options in Phoenix, AZ or Plano, TX.

Interns will work with Network Engineering to support secure connectivity, monitor performance, and collaborate with multiple teams. Opportunities exist for full‑time offers through the ETSDP after graduation; CPT/OPT sponsorship is not

Qualifications

• Pursuing Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Software Development, or related field
• Expected graduation May 2028
• Minimum GPA 3.0
• Proficiency in Java, JavaScript, C, Python, .Net, Node, SQL
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team and communicate effectively

Responsibilities

• Gain exposure to maintaining and supporting secure connectivity across the enterprise
• Identify and document network performance trends while monitoring diagnostics
• Collaborate with network engineers, architects, cybersecurity, cloud, infrastructure, and operations teams to plan and execute work
• Learn network security tools including firewalls and proxy gateways
• Develop troubleshooting skills for network availability issues
• Explore automation, orchestration, IaC, service catalog, and observability initiatives

Skills

Java

JavaScript

C

Python

C#/.Net

Node

SQL

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS or related

Job description

Network Engineer Intern: 2027 Enterprise Technology & Security Summer Internship Program

Calling all emerging technologists! Looking to gain practical, hands‑on experience in the field of network engineering? The Enterprise Technology & Security Summer Internship Program is a critical program within Enterprise Technology & Security Services that helps passionate early career professionals gain real‑world exposure to groundbreaking technology.

This internship program begins in late May 2027, and will be based out of one of our headquarters in Johnston, RI, Phoenix, AZ, or Plano, TX.

Network Engineer Track

Network Engineer Interns work collaboratively with Network Engineering teams to pursue a broad range of initiatives. Citizens is a cloud first organization adopting automation in our tech stack. By using technical skills and a thirst for innovation, interns will be given the autonomy to exercise independent thought in a collaborative environment.

Through hands‑on experience in this role, the Network Engineer Intern will:

• Gain exposure to maintaining and supporting widely available, secure connectivity solutions across the enterprise.
• Develop an understanding of identifying and documenting network performance trends and patterns while monitoring network diagnostics and health.
• Strengthen collaboration and technical delivery skills through partnering with network engineers, architects, cybersecurity partners, cloud teams, infrastructure teams, application teams, vendors, and operations teams to plan and execute work.
• Advance your knowledge of network security technologies through exposure to the review and optimization of firewalls, proxy gateways, and other network security components.
• Develop troubleshooting skills by investigating and resolving network availability and accessibility issues.
• Gain exposure to automation, orchestration, infrastructure-as-code, service catalog, and network observability initiatives that reduce manual effort and improve governance.

Experience During The Program

In this 10‑week program, interns will gain a strong understanding of Cloud Services at Citizens. This program also provides mentorship, exposure to senior leadership, and participation in a variety of activities to further develop professional skills, including:

• Orientation and networking with all ETS interns
• Professional development workshops (such as Personal Branding and Communicating with Impact)
• Social activities (such as sporting events and a bank‑wide intern BBQ)
• Dedicated community service activities

Life after the program

High‑performing interns interested in pursuing a career within Enterprise Technology & Security may be extended an offer to return as a full‑time colleague in our Enterprise Technology & Security Development Program (ETSDP) upon graduation. The ETSDP is a full‑time program that helps rising professionals build a meaningful career within software, network/systems, data or cloud engineering, technology risk and security.

Basic Qualifications

What you’ll need to apply:

• Successfully complete a video interview assessment within 4 days of receiving the link. If not completed within the timeframe, your application will be automatically withdrawn from consideration.
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Development, or other technology‑related degree
• Expected graduation date of May 2028
• Minimum GPA 3.0
• Solid understanding of one or more of the following programming languages, frameworks, libraries and data formats: Java, JavaScript, C, Python, .Net, Node, SQL
• Demonstrated ability to operate in a team environment; good interpersonal and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional or academic exposure to enterprise networking, cloud networking, cybersecurity, infrastructure engineering, or related technology disciplines.
• Experience and/or demonstrated interest in automation, scripting, APIs, infrastructure as code, data analysis, observability, service catalog workflows, or AI‑enabled operations
• Demonstrated curiosity, analytical thinking, and problem‑solving skills, with a desire to learn new technologies and develop expertise across multiple networking, infrastructure, and security domains.

The position offers $30 per hour as a starting rate.

We offer competitive pay, comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, retirement benefits, maternity/paternity leave, flexible work arrangements, education reimbursement, wellness programs and more. Note, Citizens’ paid time off policy exceeds the mandatory, paid sick or paid time‑away policy of every local and state jurisdiction in the United States. For an overview of our benefits, visit https://jobs.citizensbank.com/benefits

Find out more about our Enterprise Technology and Security Early Career Programs HERE

Please note that permanent work authorization in the United States is required. This position is not eligible for CPT, OPT, or visa sponsorship, now or in the future.

Hours and Work Schedule

Hours per Week: 40
Work Schedule: M-F 8:30am - 5pm

Some job boards have started using jobseeker‑reported data to estimate salary ranges for roles. If you apply and qualify for this role, a recruiter will discuss accurate pay guidance.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Citizens, its parent, subsidiaries, and related companies (Citizens) provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, citizenship, physical or mental disability, perceived disability or history or record of a disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, genetic characteristic, marital or domestic partner status, victim of domestic violence, family status/parenthood, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy/childbirth/lactation, colleague’s or a dependent’s reproductive health decision making, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by federal, state and/or local laws. At Citizens, we are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that enables all colleagues to bring their best selves to work every day and everyone is expected to be treated with respect and professionalism. Employment decisions are based solely on merit, qualifications, performance and capability.

Why Work for Us

At Citizens, you’ll find a customer‑centric culture built around helping our customers and giving back to our local communities. When you join our team, you are part of a supportive and collaborative workforce, with access to training and tools to accelerate your potential and maximize your career growth.

Posting End Date: 09/19/2026