DevOps Site Reliability Intern

GreenSky Administrative Services•Atlanta, GA

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented intern to join our engineering team as a DevOps Site Reliability Engineer Intern. In this role, you will help maintain and optimize our AWS infrastructure (including EC2, S3, and ECS), automate deployments and processes, monitor system health and security, and assist with incident response and troubleshooting. This internship offers hands-on experience with cloud operations, automation, and modern DevOps practices in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Requirements

High school diploma (required); current enrollment in a Computer Science degree program preferred.
Basic knowledge of Linux operating systems and command-line tools.
Python and/or Bashscripting skills.
Familiarity with core AWS services and the AWS Management Console.
Basic understanding of monitoring tools (e.g., Splunk, Datadog, CloudWatch).
Eagerness to learn DevOps principles such as automation, scalability, and security.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

Computer Science or related technical field

Responsibilities

Maintain and manage AWS infrastructure (EC2, S3, ECS).
Automate deployments and operational processes using Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and scripting.
Monitor system health and security using tools such as Splunk, Datadog, and CloudWatch.
Assist with incident response, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis.
Support capacity planning and infrastructure optimization.
Follow AWS security best practices and compliance standards (IAM, KMS, etc.).
Contribute to disaster recovery planning and documentation.
Collaborate closely with other engineering teams to deliver reliable and scalable solutions.
Document processes, configurations, and troubleshooting steps for internal knowledge sharing.
Stay updated on the latest AWS features, DevOps trends, and automation tools.