Network & Data Center Engineer Co-op – Spring 2027

IEX Group (Interns)•New York, NY

About The Position

The Network and Data Center Engineer Co-op will work with IEX’s Infrastructure team to support the networking and data center environment behind production trading systems that process billions of messages each day. This hands-on role provides an opportunity to learn how high-performance infrastructure is built, maintained, and monitored. No prior finance experience is necessary. The role includes travel to IEX’s data center in Secaucus, New Jersey, as needed. The co-op is scheduled for January 2027 through June 2027, with a commitment of 40 hours per week. The position is based in New York. The stated starting base pay is $35.00 per hour; the role is also eligible for bonus and equity. Actual pay depends on factors including training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, and market demands.

Requirements

Be pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
Be able to commit to a 40-hour work week from January 2027 to June 2027.
Demonstrate self-starter qualities and strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
Have familiarity with basic networking concepts such as TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, and switching.
Be able to travel to the data center in Secaucus, New Jersey, as needed.
Be comfortable working in a hands-on data center environment, including lifting and moving equipment up to 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Some experience with Linux, Python, or another scripting or programming language.
Interest in networking hardware and infrastructure; familiarity with Cisco, Fortinet, or Arista is helpful.
Familiarity with networking technologies such as BGP, IGMP, or PIM.

Responsibilities

Assist with installing, racking, cabling, labeling, and documenting servers, switches, routers, and other networking equipment.
Help troubleshoot hardware, connectivity, and cabling issues alongside senior engineers.
Support routine maintenance, infrastructure deployments, and equipment upgrades.
Maintain accurate asset inventory, network documentation, and data center records.
Help monitor the health and availability of the network and infrastructure environment.
Contribute to tooling, dashboards, and automation that support production systems.
Work with engineers across Infrastructure and Technology on cross-functional projects.
Participate in designing, building, and improving the resiliency of the infrastructure platform.