DevOps Internship (Summer)

SpyCloud•Austin, TX

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

SpyCloud is on a mission to make the internet a safer place by disrupting the criminal underground. SpyCloud’s solutions thwart cyberattacks and protect more than 4 billion accounts worldwide. Cybersecurity is an exciting, evolving space, and being at the forefront of the fight to disrupt cybercrime makes SpyCloud a special place to work. If you’re driven to align your career with a fantastic mission, look no further! Internship Details: This 9-week hybrid internship in Austin, TX is designed to provide real-world experience, hands-on learning, and meaningful mentorship. At SpyCloud, we believe in learning by doing, which is why our interns work on real, high-impact projects that contribute to our mission. Required Hybrid Schedule: In-Office Wednesdays at our South Congress office (additional in-office days may be requested by your team) Dates: June 3 - August 7 Overview of Job/Team: We are looking for a Cloud Operations Intern to join our DevOps / Cloud Operations team for the summer. In this role, you will gain hands-on experience supporting the systems and tooling that power SpyCloud’s cloud infrastructure, with a focus on monitoring, alerting, and observability. You will work closely with experienced engineers to improve visibility into system performance, enhance alert quality, and contribute to automation efforts. This is a highly collaborative environment where async work is common, and interns are paired directly with engineers to learn, build, and deliver meaningful improvements to production systems.

Requirements

Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
Experience through coursework, academic projects, or prior internships working with cloud technologies or infrastructure
Familiarity with Python or Bash
Working knowledge of Linux systems
Basic understanding of cloud platforms (AWS preferred)
Exposure to infrastructure as code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation
Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking
Ability to learn quickly and apply new concepts in a technical environment
Clear communication skills and willingness to collaborate in a team setting
Ability to work effectively in an async, distributed team environment

Nice To Haves

Experience using monitoring, observability, or alerting tools (e.g., CloudWatch, NewRelic, Grafana, etc.)
Academic or personal projects leveraging infrastructure as code
Familiarity with incident management concepts or tooling (e.g., PagerDuty)

Responsibilities

Support monitoring and observability initiatives across cloud infrastructure
Assist with alert tuning to improve signal-to-noise ratio and reduce alert fatigue
Build and enhance dashboards to provide clear visibility into system health and performance
Contribute to automation efforts using infrastructure-as-code and scripting
Work with tools such as AWS CloudWatch, New Relic, PagerDuty, Spacelift, and Terraform
Partner with engineers on ongoing projects and improvements
Participate in collaborative problem-solving and learning opportunities within the team
Document processes, dashboards, and improvements for broader team use

Benefits

Hands-on experience – No busy work here! You’ll contribute to real projects that matter.
Support & mentorship – You’ll be paired with mentors and have access to the brightest minds on Team SpyCloud
Networking & exposure – Engage with leadership, cross-functional teams, and fellow interns.
A collaborative, high-energy culture – Work in a dynamic startup environment that values innovation and impact.
401(k) with Employer Contribution
Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA) available with Employer Contribution
Employer Paid Life, Short-term, and Long-term Disability Insurance
Generous PTO Plan and 16 paid holidays per year
Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Contribution
Employer Provided Private Health Insurance and Healthcare Cashplan
Employer Paid Life Insurance and Income Replacement
Generous Holiday Plan and 14 paid holidays per year