2026 Summer Intern, Cloud Engineer (AWS / Azure) (MD/VA)
About The Position
We are seeking a motivated and curious 2026 Summer Intern, Cloud Engineer (AWS / Azure) to join our team and support the development and administration of cloud infrastructure within AWS and Azure environments. This is a hands-on opportunity to gain real-world experience in cloud governance, security, and automation while contributing to the evolution of our Fathom Platform within the SCS environment. This is an entry-level, 10-week, full-time internship expected to begin in June and end in August. Work will be remote, with preference for occasional travel to Reston, VA or Rockville, MD. Pay is expected to be $28 per hour for graduate interns. At this time, we are unable to provide housing nor relocation assistance for this position.
Requirements
- A completed bachelor’s degree.
- By start date, acceptance/enrollment verification, or at least 9 credit hours of completed graduate-level courses preferably in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Must be able to pass any required background check(s), which may include drug screening.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS and/or Azure).
- AWS or Azure Associate Certification (or actively pursuing).
- Basic understanding of networking, IAM, and cloud security principles.
- Enthusiasm for learning and applying new technologies.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the administration and governance of AWS and Azure organizations.
- Support cloud infrastructure projects including VPC design, firewall configuration, and IAM policy management.
- Collaborate with engineers to implement and maintain cloud security tools and automation pipelines.
- Contribute to the deployment and management of cloud-native products and services.
- Work with tools such as GitHub Actions, Pulumi, and Fortigate to support infrastructure as code and network security.
- Participate in team meetings, code reviews, and documentation efforts.
Benefits
- Work on impactful cloud projects in a supportive, learning-focused environment.
- Gain exposure to enterprise cloud architecture and DevSecOps practices.
- Flexible work arrangements and mentorship from experienced cloud engineers.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
