2026 Internship Cloud & Security Lab Technician

Samsung SDS America • Ridgefield Park, NJ

5h • Hybrid

About The Position

Samsung SDS is a global IT services and solutions leader that helps enterprises accelerate digital transformation. Combining deep industry expertise with advanced technologies — including cloud, AI, data analytics, and secure enterprise platforms — Samsung SDS America, the North America subsidiary, designs and delivers scalable, outcome-driven solutions that improve operational efficiency, reduce risk, and unlock new business value across finance, manufacturing, retail, and public sectors.
At Samsung SDS America, we take the most advanced concepts in Cloud and AI and turn them into scalable, real-world enterprise solutions. As a Managed Service Provider (MSP) leader, we don't just recommend technology—we architect, deploy, and optimize it.
As our intern, you will step into our MSP Lab, the high-tech playground where we prototype, test, and validate the cloud and security solutions that will eventually run global industries.
You will work at the intersection of Engineering and Business Strategy. You won't just be configuring servers; you’ll be understanding why a customer needs them.
Position Summary:
Curious about how prototypes evolve into customer-ready offerings and how MSP organizations operate? You’ll gain hands-on experience building real-world lab environments, learning how cloud, security, and FinOps solutions are architected, deployed and validated. You’ll also gain exposure to automation, infrastructure‑as‑code, monitoring, and cost‑optimization practices all while collaborating with experienced professionals across strategy, tech, and operations.
As an intern, you’ll work alongside cross-functional teams to build lab environments for cloud and security accelerators to help deliver rapid prototypes across our four MSP offerings. You will also contribute to the team’s KPIs by enhancing our solution development velocity, time-to-protype, and overall team productivity.

Requirements

• Foundational understanding of cloud architecture, services and platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
• Basic knowledge of Data management and AI
• Familiarity with scripting or automation tools (PowerShell, Python, Bash, or Terraform)
• Interest in data engineering, analytics and automation principle
• Ability to follow technical documentation and standard operating procedures
• Strong problem‑solving skills and willingness to learn new technologies
• Good communication skills and ability to collaborate with technical teams

Nice To Haves

• Basic networking knowledge (VPC/VNet, subnets, routing, firewalls)
• Understanding of identity and access management (IAM, RBAC, SSO)
• Familiarity with security fundamentals (zero trust, encryption, MFA, logging)
• Exposure to virtualization and container technologies
• Basic scripting skills (PowerShell, Bash, or Python)
• Azure AD / Entra ID, AWS IAM, or Google IAM
• SIEM/SOAR concepts (Azure Sentinel, Splunk, etc.)
• Cloud security posture management tools (Defender for Cloud, Prisma, Wiz)
• Infrastructure‑as‑Code (Terraform, ARM, CloudFormation)
• Monitoring tools (CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, Prometheus)

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Strategy and Operations teams to build "sandbox" environments for testing new service offerings.
• Assist in the execution of FinOps & DataOps practices by identifying underutilized resources and recommending cost-saving configurations.
• Support the development of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for lab governance and security compliance.
• Provision, configure, and manage internal lab environments across major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Maintain comprehensive technical documentation for lab topologies, including network diagrams and configuration logs.

Benefits

• Direct Mentorship: Learn from the visionaries who are literally shaping the future of enterprise tech.
• Senior Access: Direct visibility with leaders who want to hear your ideas.
• Real Curriculum: A structured training program designed to help you gain experience working on impactful real-world project.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed