Infrastructure Operations Intern - Summer 2027

Company

Cox EnterprisesBusiness OperationsIntern - TechnicalIndividual ContributorHybrid - Ability to work remotely part of the weekNoDay

Compensation

Hourly base pay rate is $24.23 - $36.35/hour. The hourly base rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include commission (annual, monthly, etc.) and/or an incentive program.

We encourage candidates to apply for no more than three internship opportunities within a 90-day period. Our recruiting team will review your application and ensure you are considered for the opportunities that best align with your skills and interests.

There’s something really inspiring about the idea of innovators teaming up to build something incredible. If you agree, then you might be a perfect fit for a tech job at Cox! 

Across the Cox family of businesses, we’re looking for Infrastructure Operations Interns to join our team and learn from the best. Ready to collaborate with us and work at a great company that truly cares about you and your future? Keep reading! 

What’s In It For You?      

• We value your time and potential. At Cox, you’ll be exposed to meaningful and challenging work.  
• You won’t be left alone to figure things out. You’ll have a team of supporters (plus an assigned program mentor) who will show you the ropes, guide you to excellence and cheer you on. 
• You’ll experience real accountability to develop your professional skills.   
•  You’ll expand your network and professional toolbox through exposure to senior leaders.  
• You’ll help us build a bold future that is sustainable, accessible and inclusive. 

Responsibilities of the IT Intern will focus in one of two areas: IT operations Management and Compute or Maturing both Terraform and Ansible and include (but not limited to):

• Tasks requiring creation of written documents in support of new processes, technical design or implementation.
• Contribute ideas to help the technology organization innovate ways to meet the company’s business needs
• Assisting in the compilation and analysis of data for presentation to upper management.
• Assisting with build-out of new Linux and Windows servers both on premise and in the Cloud.
• Assisting with discovery and implementation of new Cloud tools and Cloud Operations concepts and process.
• Introductory-level Linux and Windows computer administration tasks under the supervision of experienced system administrators.
• Introductory-level Database (both Oracle and SQL) administration tasks under the supervision of experienced database administrators.

Qualified candidates will meet the following requirements:

• College student pursuing a bachelor's degree in Computer-Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Management Information Systems, or related discipline with a GPA of at least 3.0
• Strong basic computer skills and knowledge of desktop PC based systems and mobile devices
• Must possess excellent communication and organization skills; professional demeanor
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with dynamically changing priorities
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Experience working independently and relying upon judgement in carrying out responsibilities
• Technical ability to work in a multi-platform environment
• Familiarity working with the Linux and/or Windows Operation System
• Understanding of the Azure and/or AWS Cloud concepts and capabilities

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of server and application technologies such as Windows, Linux, VMWare as well as compute services in major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, Oracle etc.)
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365, New Relic, SQL and Oracle Databases
• Hands on experience using Ansible, YAML, JSON, or XML
• Experience with concepts such as Cloud Computing, Agile, ITSM, DevOps

Don’t miss out on the first steps toward your future. Apply today! 

Intern/Co-Op sessions are considered temporary employment. No full-time employment commitments are made. However, depending on our business needs, some interns may be considered for a full-time position following the conclusion of the session conditioned upon the intern graduating from their academic program and being available to commence full-time employment at a specified time. 

Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page.As our primary divisions Cox Automotive and Cox Communications drive new waves of innovation, Cox Enterprises is entering spaces like cleantech, healthcare, esports and more. We're a family business guided by a legacy of bold innovation that’s driven by those who want to make their mark. Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page. Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer – All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship. No OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT or visa sponsorship now or in future.