Infrastructure Automation Intern - Summer 2027

Cox Communications • Atlanta, GA

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Join Cox Enterprises as an Infrastructure Automation Intern and help build the future of our enterprise cloud platform. You will work alongside experienced engineers in a cross-functional team, learning how to build scalable, resilient systems using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and modern automation frameworks.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Management Information Systems (MIS), or a related STEM field.
• Fundamental understanding of core programming concepts, data structures, and the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with a drive to learn new technologies quickly.
• Familiarity with foundational IT concepts across operating systems (Linux/Windows) and basic networking.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) or configuration management tools (Terraform, Ansible).
• Working knowledge of data-serialization languages like YAML or JSON.
• Foundational exposure to public cloud platforms (AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Oracle Cloud Infrastructure).
• Basic version control skills using Git/GitHub.
• Familiarity with virtualization concepts (e.g., VMware).

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain automated workflows to provision cloud resources, migrate applications, and enforce security policies.
• Assist in monitoring, maintaining, and troubleshooting enterprise hybrid cloud environments.
• Create clear technical documentation for system architecture, configuration standards, and deployment runbooks.
• Develop scripts and workflows that connect cloud infrastructure to change management, ticketing, and asset tracking systems.
• Participate in sprint planning, share fresh perspectives, and contribute ideas to optimize self-service cloud offerings.

Benefits

• health care insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• retirement planning (401(k))
• paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern