Remote Server Engineer Intern: Cloud & Automation

CAI; Salem (OR); Remote; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

CAI is seeking a Server Engineer Intern to help configure, deploy, and support server environments that host custom-developed business applications. This fully remote internship runs June 7, 2027 through August 6, 2027, requiring a 40-hour weekly commitment and core-hours availability (8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

ET). Interns will gain hands-on experience with server infrastructure, troubleshooting, automation, and cloud technologies.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related field.
• Current Junior with a 3.5 GPA or higher.
• Analytical mindset with strong troubleshooting abilities.
• Basic understanding of Windows Server and Linux.
• Familiarity with TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and firewalls.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and document clearly.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications.
• Willingness to learn infrastructure and operations concepts.

Responsibilities

• Assist in configuring, deploying, and supporting server environments hosting business apps.
• Support setup and maintenance of development, test, staging, and production environments.
• Monitor server health, performance, and availability; help resolve issues.
• Patch, update, and maintain operating systems and server infrastructure.
• Configure networking, storage, and security in hosted environments.
• Collaborate with development teams to understand hosting requirements.
• Document server configurations and SOPs; assist environment architecture.
• Support automation to streamline provisioning and deploy tasks.
• Participate in capacity planning and basic performance tuning.
• Assist with backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity procedures.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Troubleshooting

Server OS basics

Networking basics

Documentation

Scripting (PowerShell/Bash/Python)

Education

Pursuing CS/IT/Engineering degree

Junior with 3.5 GPA or higher

Tools

PowerShell

Bash

Python

VMware/Hyper-V basics

Azure/AWS/GCP exposure

Job description

CAI is seeking a Server Engineer Intern to help configure, deploy, and support server environments that host custom-developed business applications. This fully remote internship runs June 7, 2027 through August 6, 2027, requiring a 40-hour weekly commitment and core-hours availability (8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

ET). Interns will gain hands-on experience with server infrastructure, troubleshooting, automation, and cloud technologies.