Summer 2027 Intern - IT, Cloud Engineering

Mesirow; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Mesirow, a Chicago-based financial services firm, is seeking an IT intern to join the Cloud Engineering team. You will gain hands-on exposure to enterprise technology and contribute to cloud initiatives.

The role focuses on building skills in Microsoft Azure, Office 365, and automation scripting while collaborating with cloud, infrastructure, security, and application teams. This paid internship runs through the program duration in Chicago.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in a BS CS program.
• Graduation in May 2028.

Responsibilities

• Assist with cloud engineering initiatives using Microsoft Azure.
• Support Office 365 and modern workplace technologies.
• Help develop and maintain automation scripts and workflows.
• Collaborate with cloud, infrastructure, security, and application teams.

Skills

Cloud engineering

Microsoft Azure

Automation scripting

Cross-team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

PowerShell

Azure DevOps

Job description

Mesirow is an independent, employee-owned financial services firm founded in 1937. Headquartered in Chicago, with offices across the country , Mesirow serves clients through capabilities spanning Private Capital & Currency , Capital Markets and Investment Banking, and Advisory Services.

We are seeking a motivated IT intern to join our Cloud Engineering team. This internship provides hands‑on exposure to enterprise technology.

Responsibilities

• Assist with cloud engineering initiatives using Microsoft Azure.
• Support Office 365 and modern workplace technologies.
• Help develop and maintain automation scripts and workflows.
• Collaborate with cloud, infrastructure, security, and application teams.

Requirements

• Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science
• Graduation in May 2028

In accordance with the Illinois Pay Transparency Law, the anticipated compensation for the role will be $20.00 per hour for the duration of the program.

EOE

Equal Opportunity Employer

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