SRE Intern – Cloud Infrastructure & Automation at Illumio

Wayne State University; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship from experienced professionals

Hands-on compliance experience

Inclusive environment fostering learning

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution is seeking a motivated intern in Durham, North Carolina, to support backend, platform, and SRE engineering. This role offers hands-on experience with cloud infrastructure, automation, and exposure to modern SRE tools. Ideal candidates will have a background in Computer Science and familiarity with cloud technologies and scripting languages. Join a collaborative team to learn and contribute to building and maintaining secure, reliable systems.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a full-time Bachelor's degree program with expected graduation in Winter 2026/Spring 2027.
• Familiarity with at least one programming or scripting language like Python, Java, or Go.
• Knowledge of cloud technologies such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.

Responsibilities

• Learn how to design and support scalable cloud infrastructure.
• Assist in monitoring and improving platform reliability.
• Gain exposure to Kubernetes and Docker technologies.

Skills

Cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Scripting languages (Python, Java, Go)

Linux/Unix systems

Kubernetes

Docker

Education

Currently enrolled in Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Our Team's Vision

We are looking for a motivated intern who is interested in backend, platform, or site reliability engineering (SRE). This internship will provide hands‑on experience with cloud infrastructure, automation, and modern SRE tools. You will work alongside our Operations, Platform, and Engineering teams to help support the latest Illumio products and learn how large‑scale, secure, and highly available systems are built and maintained.

What You'll Do

• Learn how to design and support scalable and reliable cloud infrastructure
• Assist engineers in monitoring, troubleshooting, and improving platform and application reliability
• Gain exposure to Kubernetes, Docker, and cloud‑native technologies
• Help automate tasks and processes using scripting languages (Python, Go, or others)
• Work with engineers to strengthen security, compliance, and observability of systems
• Shadow engineers in incident management and root cause analysis
• Participate in team meetings and collaborate on projects to support ongoing initiatives.

What You'll Bring

• Currently enrolled in a full‑time Bachelors degree program in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, with an expected graduation date in Winter 2026/Spring 2027
• Familiarity with at least one programming or scripting language (Python, Java, Go, or similar)
• Knowledge in cloud technologies such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Basic understanding of Linux/Unix systems and networking concepts
• Curiosity about automation, Infrastructure as Code (eg. Terraform), and containerization (eg. Docker, Kubernetes)
• Eagerness to learn, ask questions, and contribute in a collaborative environment

What You'll Gain

• Hands‑on experience facilitating SOC 2 Type 2, ISO/IEC 27001/27701, PCI DSS 4.0 assessments, and other compliance initiatives
• Exposure to GRC tools such as VisoTrust, Drata/Safebase, and Apptega
• Opportunities to identify, create, or improve key security and compliance processes or internal controls
• Collaboration with cross‑functional teams including Legal, Sales, Cloud Operations, and Customer Success
• Mentorship from experienced professionals in GRC and cybersecurity
• A deeper understanding of how compliance frameworks support customer trust and business growth
• A supportive and inclusive environment that values transparency, accountability, and continuous learning