Infrastructure Automation Intern - Summer 2027

Company

Cox Enterprises

Business Operations

Intern - Technical

Individual ContributorHybrid - Ability to work remotely part of the week

No

Day

Compensation

Hourly base pay rate is $24.23 - $36.35/hour. The hourly base rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include commission (annual, monthly, etc.) and/or an incentive program.

We encourage candidates to apply for no more than three internship opportunities within a 90-day period. Our recruiting team will review your application and ensure you are considered for the opportunities that best align with your skills and interests.

There’s something really inspiring about the idea of innovators teaming up to build something incredible. If you agree, then you might be a perfect fit for a tech job at Cox! 

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. 

 

What You'll Do:  

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

 

Basic Qualifications:  

• 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. 

 

Preferred Qualifications:  

• 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). 

Don’t miss out on the first steps toward your future. Apply today!  

Intern/Co-Op sessions are considered temporary employment. No full-time employment commitments are made. However, depending on our business needs, some interns may be considered for a full-time position following the conclusion of the session conditioned upon the intern graduating from their academic program and being available to commence full-time employment at a specified time. 

Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page.As our primary divisions Cox Automotive and Cox Communications drive new waves of innovation, Cox Enterprises is entering spaces like cleantech, healthcare, esports and more. We're a family business guided by a legacy of bold innovation that’s driven by those who want to make their mark. Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page. Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer – All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.

 

 

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship. No OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT or visa sponsorship now or in future.