SRE Intern – Cloud Infrastructure & Automation

Our Team's Vision:

We are looking for a motivated intern who is interested in backend, platform, or site reliability engineering (SRE). This internship will provide hands-on experience with cloud infrastructure, automation, and modern SRE tools. You will work alongside our Operations, Platform, and Engineering teams to help support the latest Illumio products and learn how large-scale, secure, and highly available systems are built and maintained.

What You'll Do:

Learn how to design and support scalable and reliable cloud infrastructure

Assist engineers in monitoring, troubleshooting, and improving platform and application reliability

Gain exposure to Kubernetes, Docker, and cloud-native technologies

Help automate tasks and processes using scripting languages (Python, Go, or others)

Work with engineers to strengthen security, compliance, and observability of systems

Shadow engineers in incident management and root cause analysis

Participate in team meetings and collaborate on projects to support ongoing initiatives.

What You'll Bring:

Currently enrolled in a full-time Bachelors degree program in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, with an expected graduation date in Winter 2026/Spring 2027

Familiarity with at least one programming or scripting language (Python, Java, Go, or similar)

Knowledge in cloud technologies such as AWS, Azure, or GCP

Basic understanding of Linux/Unix systems and networking concepts

Curiosity about automation, Infrastructure as Code (eg. Terraform), and containerization (eg. Docker, Kubernetes)

Eagerness to learn, ask questions, and contribute in a collaborative environment

What You'll Gain:

Hands-on experience facilitating SOC 2 Type 2, ISO/IEC 27001/27701, PCI DSS 4.0 assessments, and other compliance initiatives

Exposure to GRC tools such as VisoTrust, Drata/Safebase, and Apptega

Opportunities to identify, create, or improve key security and compliance processes or internal controls

Collaboration with cross-functional teams including Legal, Sales, Cloud Operations, and Customer Success

Mentorship from experienced professionals in GRC and cybersecurity

A deeper understanding of how compliance frameworks support customer trust and business growth

A supportive and inclusive environment that values transparency, accountability, and continuous learning