Network Engineer Intern - Summer 2026

Knitwell Group

3d•$20•Onsite

About The Position

About us KnitWell Group, a specialty retail operating company, comprises some of the most iconic brands in America – Ann Taylor, Chico's, Haven Well Within, Lane Bryant, LOFT, Soma, Talbots, White House Black Market. Individually, our brands are unique and strong. Together, we are powerful. Our common thread is our commitment to create exceptional products, provide memorable experiences, and achieve superior results. Our associates are innovators who thrive through collaboration and are dedicated to excellence. At the heart of it all are the customers we serve. We are dedicated to creating fashion that not only looks good but also makes our customers feel good. The Network Engineer Intern will report into the Sr. Manager of IT who oversees the Network team. This team is responsible for maintaining and administering the company's corporate and store networks. The intern will learn a strong understanding of network infrastructure and will gain exposure to implementing, administering, and troubleshooting network devices including routers, switches, firewalls, wireless access points, and load balancers. Internship Details Designing and implementing new network solutions Maximizing network performance through ongoing monitoring and troubleshooting Arranging scheduled upgrades Investigating faults in the network Reporting network status to key stakeholders Exposure to an on-call rotation Internship Qualifications Major in Computer Science, Information Systems or Engineering is preferred Experience with the following applications and systems are preferred: Cisco Switches, Routers, and Firewalls. AWS Cloud Services. Cisco/Meraki MX appliances and MR wireless access points. Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) for network authentication and device administration. F5 Big-Ip load balancers. SolarWinds and ThousandEyes monitoring platforms.Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills Ability to act independently to resolve problems Must show a sense of urgency, being able to perform and multitask under pressure Proven ability to transfer knowledge and stay aware of current trends and technical advancements Ability to articulate and present different points-of-views on various technologies Time management skills as well as the ability to be flexible and creative Program Details The KnitWell Group Summer Internship Program welcomes the classes of 2026 and 2027 college students to work with several of our brands (Ann Taylor, Haven Well Within, LOFT, Talbots) and Corporate Shared Services to kick-start their career in retail. This immersive experience offers interns the opportunity to work hands-on with their department for 10-weeks and receive professional development opportunities including executive chats, professional workshops, store visits, etc., and participation in a collaborative team project. The pay rate for the position is $20.00/hr. This internship position will be based out of our Distribution Center office location in Etna, OH. KnitWell Group does not offer housing near any of our corporate office locations. Participating students must have the ability to independently secure and finance housing in a commutable distance of the office location. Applicants to this position must be authorized to work for any employer in the US without sponsorship now or in the future. We are not providing sponsorship for this position. Applicant Requirements Junior or senior (Class of 2026 and 2027) Master’s students not eligible Resume and portfolio (portfolios only needed for Design Applications) Available June 1, 2026 – August 7, 2026 #LI-AP1 Location: Ascena Corp ETNA-ascena-Pataskala, OH 43062 Position Type: Intern (Fixed Term)/Full time Equal Employment Opportunity The Company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Hiring decisions are based upon a candidate's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration and are made without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable law. The Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position you are seeking or to participate in the application process, please contact [email protected]. The Company will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified applicants or employees, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operations of the Company’s business. The Company will not revoke or alter a job offer based on an applicant’s request for reasonable accommodation. KnitWell Group, a specialty retail operating company, comprises some of the most iconic brands in America – Ann Taylor, Chico's, Haven Well Within, Lane Bryant, LOFT, Soma, Talbots, White House Black Market. Individually, our brands are unique and strong. Together, we are powerful. Our common thread is our commitment to create exceptional products, provide memorable experiences, and achieve superior results. Our associates are innovators who thrive through collaboration and are dedicated to excellence. At the heart of it all are the customers we serve. We are dedicated to creating fashion that not only looks good but also makes our customers feel good. To reduce potential fraud, we remind all applicants: • It won’t cost you money to apply for a job with us. Our brands will never ask for money – that includes a wire transfer or a credit card. There will be no charge for equipment, background checks or other expenses in submitting a job application with us. • We will never ask for your bank account information as part of the interview process. Your bank account information should only be entered during the onboarding process after you are hired to set up direct deposit of wages. • Interviews will be conducted in-person or through a secure video call, using a teleconference application that uses email addresses only (not telephone numbers). • Watch closely for email addresses with misspelled or “spoofed” company names in communications during the interview process. Examples of suspicious addresses include “[email protected]” instead of “[email protected],” and misspelled company names like “[email protected]” or “[email protected].” • If you do apply to our Brands through an official job board site rather than using our official website (https://www.ascena.com/home/our-careers/work-with-us/), report suspicious communication immediately to the site or platform used to submit your job application (such as an official job board site). • If you have any questions or are not sure if you’ve applied to our Brands, please reach out to [email protected] to confirm. • If you believe you may be a victim of a scam, please contact your local law enforcement.

Requirements

Major in Computer Science, Information Systems or Engineering is preferred
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
Ability to act independently to resolve problems
Must show a sense of urgency, being able to perform and multitask under pressure
Proven ability to transfer knowledge and stay aware of current trends and technical advancements
Ability to articulate and present different points-of-views on various technologies
Time management skills as well as the ability to be flexible and creative
Junior or senior (Class of 2026 and 2027)
Master’s students not eligible
Resume and portfolio (portfolios only needed for Design Applications)
Available June 1, 2026 – August 7, 2026
Applicants to this position must be authorized to work for any employer in the US without sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Experience with the following applications and systems are preferred: Cisco Switches, Routers, and Firewalls.
AWS Cloud Services.
Cisco/Meraki MX appliances and MR wireless access points.
Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) for network authentication and device administration.
F5 Big-Ip load balancers.
SolarWinds and ThousandEyes monitoring platforms.