Summer Systems Automation Intern: Python & Ansible

Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO); Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing assistance

Job summary

Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) invites students to join its Summer Internship Program in Carmel, IN for 2027. The role focuses on building and improving automation to configure, secure, and deploy computer systems for critical operations, alongside engineers.

You’ll gain hands-on experience with Python, Ansible, GitHub Actions, and Packer, while attending events and delivering a final project presentation.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering (undergraduate or graduate).
• Coursework or experience in operating systems, IT infrastructure, systems administration, and programming (especially Python).
• Comfortable using Windows/Unix administration, Git, GitHub, GitHub Actions, Ansible, Packer, and Python.
• Hands-on experience with Windows or Linux systems, scripting, and version control.
• Curious, collaborative, mission-driven, eager to learn automation tools and troubleshoot issues.

Responsibilities

• Build and improve automation that helps create, configure, and secure computer systems for MISO’s critical operations.
• Work with engineers to troubleshoot issues, implement fixes, and see your automation make real systems more reliable and easier to deploy.
• Use tools like Ansible, Python, GitHub Actions, and Packer to replace manual steps with faster, more consistent, and secure processes.
• Attend community service events, intern socials, networking activities, and development programming to grow your confidence, build relationships, and understand MISO’s broader mission.
• Wrap up the summer with a final presentation summarizing your project work, recommendations, and areas of impact.

Skills

Python

Education

Masters or better in Information Technology

Bachelors or better in Information Technology

Masters or better in Computer Science

Bachelors or better in Computer Science

Masters or better in Computer Engineering

Bachelors or better in Computer Engineering

Tools

Ansible

Packer

GitHub Actions

Git

Job description

Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) invites students to join its Summer Internship Program in Carmel, IN for 2027. The role focuses on building and improving automation to configure, secure, and deploy computer systems for critical operations, alongside engineers.

You’ll gain hands-on experience with Python, Ansible, GitHub Actions, and Packer, while attending events and delivering a final project presentation.