Server Engineer Intern

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Who we are

CAI is a global services firm with over 9,000 associates worldwide and a yearly revenue of $1.3 billion+. We have over 40 years of excellence in uniting talent and technology to power the possible for our clients, colleagues, and communities. As a privately held company, we have the freedom and focus to do what is right—whatever it takes. Our tailor-made solutions create lasting results across the public and commercial sectors, and we are trailblazers in bringing neurodiversity to the enterprise.

Job Summary

Job Description

We are looking for a Server Engineer Intern to support the configuration, maintenance, and performance of server environments that host business applications. In this role, you will gain hands-on experience with server infrastructure, troubleshooting, automation, and cloud technologies while building valuable technical skills.

The internship dates are June 7, 2027 through August 6, 2027. This internship is a fully remote, full-time opportunity requiring a commitment of 40 hours per week. Candidates must be available during core business hours (typically 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET) for the entire 9-week duration of the program. Please note that all work must be performed within the United States. This position does not offer work authorization sponsorship now or in the future. Candidates requiring sponsorship will not be considered.

What You'll Do

• Assist in configuring, deploying, and supporting server environments that host custom-developed business applications
• Support the setup and maintenance of development, test, staging, and production environments
• Help monitor server health, performance, and availability and assist in identifying and resolving issues
• Assist with patching, updates, and routine maintenance of operating systems and server infrastructure
• Support configuration of networking, storage, and security settings within hosted environments
• Help troubleshoot environment-related issues in coordination with development teams
• Assist in documenting server configurations, standard operating procedures, and environment architecture
• Support automation efforts to streamline provisioning, configuration, and deployment tasks
• Participate in capacity planning and basic performance tuning activities
• Collaborate with software development teams to understand application hosting requirements
• Assist with backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity procedures

What You'll Need

Required:

• Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field
• Current Junior with a 3.5 GPA or higher
• Analytical mindset with strong troubleshooting abilities
• Basic understanding of server operating systems, including Windows Server and Linux
• Familiarity with networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and firewalls
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
• Ability to write technical documentation in a clear and concise manner
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications
• Willingness to learn infrastructure and operations concepts

Preferred:

• Experience with scripting languages such as PowerShell, Bash, or Python
• Basic understanding of virtualization concepts such as VMware, Hyper-V, or similar technologies
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP
• Exposure to configuration management or automation tools such as Ansible, Puppet, or Chef
• Basic understanding of relational databases and how they are hosted and supported
• Familiarity with monitoring tools and log analysis

Physical Demands

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state and local standards
• Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time
• Ability to conduct tasks on a computer, utilizing a mouse, keyboard and monitor

Reasonable accommodation statement

If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employment selection process, please direct your inquiries to application.accommodations@cai.io or (888) 824 – 8111.

EEO Statement

It is the policy of Computer Aid, Inc.(CAI) not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because he or she is a protected veteran. It is also the policy of CAI to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.

Employees and applicants of CAI will not be subject to harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because he or she is a protected veteran. Additionally, retaliation, including intimidation, threats, or coercion, because an employee or applicant has objected to discrimination, engaged or may engage in filing a complaint, assisted in a review, investigation, or hearing or have otherwise sought to obtain their legal rights under any Federal, State, or local EEO law is prohibited.

The pay range for this position is listed above. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including location, experience, and education. Benefit packages include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as 401k retirement account access. Employees in this role may also be entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.