Network and Security Engineering Intern - 2027, Ashburn, VA

Visa•Ashburn, VA

10d•$41 - $48•Hybrid

About The Position

Visa's 12-week Internship Program provides an immersive experience with impactful projects, professional development, interactive workshops, learning sessions, and social events. Interns build communication and business skills, gain hands-on experience in a dynamic global environment, and conclude the program by presenting project achievements and recommendations to Visa leaders. The Network and Security Engineering Intern supports Visa's network engineering organization with automation, testing, validation, and certification of technologies used in Visa's global infrastructure. The role offers hands-on experience with network automation, Generative AI tools, network testing platforms, and modern enterprise networking technologies. Visa roles require digital fluency, including using emerging technologies such as Generative AI tools to support everyday work. The position is based in Ashburn, Virginia, and requires at least three days in the office; the Hiring Manager will confirm the specific office-day expectations. Work hours vary according to department needs, and travel is required 5–10% of the time. The position is performed in an office setting and requires sitting and standing at a desk, communicating in person and by telephone, and frequently operating standard office equipment. The estimated hourly rate for U.S. applicants is $41–$48, and Visa will not sponsor work visas for this position or consider future sponsorship.

Requirements

Pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Network Engineering, MIS/CIS, or a related field.
Graduating between December 2027 and August 2028.
Ability to communicate clearly and professionally, verbally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

Foundational understanding of networking concepts, including TCP/IP, the OSI Model, IPv4 addressing, DNS, DHCP, routing, switching, VLANs, and protocols such as OSPF and BGP.
Experience with Python and basic programming concepts such as variables, functions, loops, and file handling, and data formats such as JSON, YAML, and CSV.
Exposure to network automation technologies such as Ansible, Netmiko, REST APIs, Git, and Linux command-line environments.
Familiarity with network troubleshooting tools such as Wireshark, ping, traceroute, nslookup, and tcpdump.
Interest in Generative AI applications, including AI-assisted coding, log analysis, troubleshooting, and documentation generation.
Exposure to network modeling, simulation, or lab environments such as EVE-NG or Cisco CML.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Demonstrated attention to detail and documentation skills.
Ability to learn quickly and work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
Self-motivated, curious, and eager to develop networking, automation, and cybersecurity expertise.

Responsibilities

Develop Python-based automation scripts for network validation, configuration checks, log collection, and reporting.
Automate network testing activities, including device health checks, configuration backups, interface validation, and protocol verification.
Support testing and certification of routers, switches, firewalls, SD-WAN technologies, and cloud networking services.
Use Generative AI tools to create test cases, assist with coding, summarize logs, and support troubleshooting.
Collect and analyze network telemetry, packet captures, logs, and test results to identify issues and validate functionality.
Assist with network lab setup, device onboarding, IP addressing, and testbed documentation.
Validate network technologies and protocols, including VLANs, STP, LACP, OSPF, BGP, VPNs, DNS, DHCP, and NAT.
Create and maintain test documentation, runbooks, certification records, and validation procedures.
Troubleshoot failed test cases and gather supporting evidence, including logs, command outputs, and packet captures.
Learn and use tools such as Ansible, Netmiko, pyATS, Git, Linux, Wireshark, and REST APIs under the guidance of experienced engineers.
Present project achievements and recommendations to Visa leaders at the conclusion of the internship.