2027 Summer IT Infrastructure & Automation Intern
As a member of our Digital Operations team, you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced IT professionals while gaining hands-on experience applying software engineering and automation principles to real-world IT operations.
The IT Infrastructure & Automation Intern will focus on improving the way IT operates by identifying manual, repetitive, and error-prone processes and transforming them into automated, reliable, and repeatable workflows. This role will have a strong emphasis on Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Terraform, and automation across the systems and processes managed by IT.
This may include automating infrastructure provisioning, user and access management, service desk workflows, application and device management, cloud services, and other operational processes. The goal is to reduce manual "click-ops," improve consistency, and build processes that can be reliably executed and maintained over time.
The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys solving problems, writing code, and finding better ways to accomplish repetitive tasks. They should have a foundational understanding of IT systems and programming concepts and be excited to apply those skills to enterprise IT automation.
This role will report to the IT Manager.
Responsibilities:
Identify manual, repetitive, or error-prone IT processes that are candidates for automation
Design and implement automation using Terraform, scripting, APIs, and other appropriate technologies
Apply Infrastructure as Code principles to make infrastructure and IT processes reliable, repeatable, and maintainable
Automate service desk and IT operational processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention
Develop reusable Terraform configurations and modules for common IT infrastructure and services
Use version control, documentation, testing, and change management practices when developing automation
Troubleshoot, improve, and maintain existing automation and infrastructure
Partner with IT team members to understand business processes and translate them into technical solutions
Assist with select day-to-day IT operations and projects as needed
Experience/Requirements:
Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree, certification program, or equivalent coursework in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field
Foundational experience with IT systems, cloud platforms, systems administration, networking, or related technologies through coursework, internships, employment, labs, or personal projects
Hands-on experience with Terraform through coursework, personal projects, labs, internships, or professional experience
Understanding of Infrastructure as Code and basic software development concepts
Familiarity with a scripting or programming language such as PowerShell, Python, or similar
Familiarity with Git or another version control system
Experience working with structured data such as JSON or YAML is preferred
Familiarity with APIs and cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure is a plus
Critical Skills:
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Ability to recognize opportunities to eliminate manual work through automation
Ability to break complex problems into smaller, manageable components
Strong attention to detail and an understanding of the importance of reliable, repeatable processes
Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly
Eagerness to learn and take ownership of technical challenges
Demonstrated technical curiosity through coursework, internships, labs, or personal projects
What You Will Learn:
Terraform and Infrastructure as Code in an enterprise IT environment
Automation of IT infrastructure and service desk processes
Cloud and identity management automation
API-driven IT operations
Version control and collaborative development practices
Testing, deploying, and maintaining production automation
Applying software engineering principles to IT operations
Designing reliable and repeatable processes that reduce manual work
Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $30.00/hour, determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. What we can’t quantify for you are the exciting challenges, supportive team, and amazing culture we enjoy.
Classification: Full-time Non-Exempt