Remote Server Engineer Intern

CAI; Topeka (KS); Remote; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

CAI is seeking a Server Engineer Intern to assist in configuring, deploying, and supporting server environments that host custom-developed business applications.

The internship runs June 7, 2027 through August 6, 2027 and is fully remote, requiring 40 hours per week. Core hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET, with all work performed within the United States. Sponsorship is not offered for this role.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field
• Current junior with a 3.5 GPA or higher
• Analytical mindset with strong troubleshooting abilities
• Basic understanding of server operating systems (Windows Server and Linux)
• Familiarity with TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and firewalls
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Ability to write clear technical documentation
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications
• Willingness to learn infrastructure and operations concepts

Responsibilities

• Assist in configuring, deploying, and supporting server environments that host business applications
• Support setup and maintenance of development, test, staging, and production environments
• Monitor server health, performance, and availability and help resolve issues
• Assist with patching, updates, and routine maintenance of OS and server infrastructure
• Support configuration of networking, storage, and security settings within hosted environments
• Troubleshoot environment-related issues with development teams
• Document server configurations and SOPs, and map environment architecture
• Support automation to streamline provisioning, configuration, and deployment
• Participate in capacity planning and basic performance tuning
• Collaborate with software teams to understand hosting requirements
• Assist with backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity procedures

Skills

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Server OS

Networking fundamentals

Documentation

Microsoft Office

Willingness to learn

Education

Pursuing CS/IT/Engineering degree

Tools

PowerShell

Bash

Python

VMware

Hyper-V

Azure

AWS

GCP

Ansible

Puppet

Chef

Job description

CAI is seeking a Server Engineer Intern to assist in configuring, deploying, and supporting server environments that host custom-developed business applications.

The internship runs June 7, 2027 through August 6, 2027 and is fully remote, requiring 40 hours per week. Core hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET, with all work performed within the United States. Sponsorship is not offered for this role.