Intern – Network Infrastructure & Automation Engineering

Labcorp • Durham, NC

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

Labcorp is seeking a Network Infrastructure & Automation Engineering Intern to join our Enterprise Infrastructure team located in Durham, NC with the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule! This internship is designed for a student who wants exposure to how modern, large-scale enterprise networks are engineered, automated, monitored, secured, and operated. Rather than focusing on a single technology, you will work alongside experienced engineers across a diverse technology stack spanning data center networking, load balancing, DNS/DHCP/IPAM, infrastructure automation, observability, security, cloud integrations, and network management platforms. This is a hands-on learning opportunity. You will not simply observe the team—you will participate in real engineering projects, build automation, analyze infrastructure, improve documentation, and help solve problems in a production-scale technology environment. You will be paired with experienced engineers who will provide mentorship throughout the internship and help you develop both your technical skills and your understanding of enterprise IT engineering. As a Labcorp intern, you’ll be immersed in hands-on work that complements your academic background. In addition to your project work, you’ll gain valuable exposure to Labcorp’s global business, culture, and leadership through: Enterprise-wide learning experiences that introduce you to key business functions across Labcorp Leadership exposure and visibility , including direct interaction with senior leaders An immersive, in-person intern event designed to connect you with peers and deepen your understanding of our mission Senior leader speaker sessions offering insights into strategy, innovation, and career growth Continuous opportunities to connect and grow , from intern cohort communication channels and LinkedIn Learning resources to professional development sessions and storytelling opportunities that highlight your internship journey Connection to Labcorp’s inclusive culture through engagement with our employee resource groups (ERGs)and values-driven community initiatives Dedicated mentoring connections to guide your growth, provide career advice, and support your internship journey.

Requirements

• Current enrollment in a Bachelor's degree program in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Network Engineering, Information Systems or Electrical/Computer Engineering

Nice To Haves

• 3-6 months experience in TCP/IP networking, Routing and switching, Linux
• 3-6 months experience in Python
• 3-6 months experience in Automation or scripting, APIs
• 3-6 months experience in Cloud computing, Cybersecurity
• 3-6 months experience in Git or source control

Responsibilities

• Learning how enterprise data center networks are designed and operated using Arista EOS and CloudVision-as-a-Service
• Exploring Infrastructure-as-Code and Network-as-Code concepts using Ansible and Arista AVD
• Building and testing network validation using Arista ANTA
• Developing scripts or automation to eliminate repetitive operational tasks
• Learning how application traffic is delivered through Citrix NetScaler VPX
• Working with enterprise DNS, DHCP, IP address management, and NTP services
• Exploring network telemetry, packet visibility, and analytics using platforms such as ExtraHop and Arista DMF
• Learning how infrastructure changes are developed, reviewed, version-controlled, tested, and deployed
• Working with Bitbucket, Linux, APIs, YAML, JSON, and Python-based tooling
• Building dashboards, reports, or automated infrastructure health checks
• Assisting with infrastructure documentation and operational runbooks
• Participating in troubleshooting exercises and root-cause analysis
• Learning how enterprise infrastructure integrates with security, cloud, compute, and application teams
• Participating in engineering design discussions and change reviews
• Presenting the results of your summer project to engineers and IT leadership
• Work directly with senior network and infrastructure engineers
• Participate in architecture and design discussions
• Learn how engineers troubleshoot complex production issues
• Understand enterprise change-management practices
• Receive code and configuration reviews
• Learn how technical decisions are communicated to leadership
• Develop technical documentation and presentation skills
• Explore different career paths within networking, automation, cloud, security, and infrastructure engineering

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• 401(k) Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern