2026 Summer Intern - DB/Application Engineer

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce•Chicago, IL

49d•$25 - $25

About The Position

We're building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world. We need talented, passionate professionals who are dedicated to doing what's right for our clients. At CIBC, we embrace your strengths and your ambitions, so you are empowered at work. Our team members have what they need to make a meaningful impact and are truly valued for who they are and what they contribute. To learn more about CIBC, please visit CIBC.com CIBC's Summer Internship Program is a dynamic, 10-12 week experience (June through August) designed to complement your academic training and support your career aspirations. Centered around the core theme of Learn, Connect, Grow, the program offers a comprehensive blend of opportunities to expand your skills and professional network. At CIBC, we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. Details on your work arrangement (proportion of on-site and remote work) will be discussed at the time of your interview. As an Infrastructure Engineer Intern, You Will: Engage in hands-on assignments supporting the design, implementation, and maintenance of CIBC's infrastructure technologies. Assist with setup, configuration, and maintenance of IT infrastructure components such as servers, networks, storage, and cloud environments under the guidance of senior team members. Contribute to routine infrastructure projects by supporting the implementation of hardware and software solutions in accordance with established standards and best practices. Identify, document, and help resolve technical issues; participate in root cause analysis and recommend solutions with supervision. Support the monitoring of system performance, availability, and security; assist with routine maintenance tasks to ensure reliability and compliance with internal controls. Help maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation for infrastructure configurations, procedures, and incident reports to support knowledge sharing and compliance. Build effective working relationships with technical team members and stakeholders; communicate clearly and proactively seek guidance to ensure tasks are completed accurately and on time. Demonstrate initiative in learning new infrastructure technologies, tools, and best practices to support team objectives and personal development. Ensure adherence to regulatory and information security standards and policies in all aspects of infrastructure management. Connect Collaborate with technology and business teams in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Build strong relationships with technical team members and peers. Lead discussions, listen, and ask the right questions to ensure problems/issues are identified and resolved. Grow Receive mentorship and guidance from experienced leaders. Develop your technical, analytical, and communication skills in a dynamic environment. Embrace and advocate change for optimal solutions and outcomes. Participate in community outreach and leadership development opportunities. Complete mandatory training and employ learnings in daily activities.

Requirements

Currently a junior or senior majoring in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, with an expected graduation date between December 2026 and June 2027.
Basic understanding of IT infrastructure concepts (e.g., servers, networks, storage, virtualization).
Familiarity with asset and process management practices for IT systems.
Exposure to infrastructure technologies such as Windows/Linux operating systems, network protocols, firewalls, and cloud platforms.
Basic troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively within a team and build constructive relationships.
Digitally savvy; eager to learn and adapt to new tools, technologies, and industry trends.
Client-focused and solid team player.
Accountable and reliable in meeting commitments.
Embrace and advocate change for optimal solutions and outcomes.
Demonstrates initiative and willingness to take on new challenges in a fast-paced environment.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite: Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Demonstrate strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Apply creative thinking and conceptual problem-solving to infrastructure engineering challenges.
Collaborate effectively within a team and across departments.
Adhere to all CIBC and Line of Business policies, standards, guidelines, and controls.
Conduct yourself in accordance with CIBC's Code of Conduct, Purpose, and shared values.

Responsibilities

Engage in hands-on assignments supporting the design, implementation, and maintenance of CIBC's infrastructure technologies.
Assist with setup, configuration, and maintenance of IT infrastructure components such as servers, networks, storage, and cloud environments under the guidance of senior team members.
Contribute to routine infrastructure projects by supporting the implementation of hardware and software solutions in accordance with established standards and best practices.
Identify, document, and help resolve technical issues; participate in root cause analysis and recommend solutions with supervision.
Support the monitoring of system performance, availability, and security; assist with routine maintenance tasks to ensure reliability and compliance with internal controls.
Help maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation for infrastructure configurations, procedures, and incident reports to support knowledge sharing and compliance.
Build effective working relationships with technical team members and stakeholders; communicate clearly and proactively seek guidance to ensure tasks are completed accurately and on time.
Demonstrate initiative in learning new infrastructure technologies, tools, and best practices to support team objectives and personal development.
Ensure adherence to regulatory and information security standards and policies in all aspects of infrastructure management.
Collaborate with technology and business teams in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Build strong relationships with technical team members and peers.
Lead discussions, listen, and ask the right questions to ensure problems/issues are identified and resolved.
Receive mentorship and guidance from experienced leaders.
Develop your technical, analytical, and communication skills in a dynamic environment.
Embrace and advocate change for optimal solutions and outcomes.
Participate in community outreach and leadership development opportunities.
Complete mandatory training and employ learnings in daily activities.