Network Automation & Infrastructure Internship

Gainesville, FL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Classification Title:	OPS Intern or Student Intern
Classification Minimum Requirements:	MUST BE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OF AGE UF Student Assistant This position is open to all students eligible to work on campus and will be employed through student Other Personnel Services (OPS) and must maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average. OPS Intern Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Job Description:	UF Information Technology (UFIT) is currently seeking a talented and highly motivated part-time Network Automation & Infrastructure Intern to join the Enterprise Network Security & Engineering team a unit within UFIT for 2026 (Spring Summer and Fall 2026 Semesters). This year-long paid internship is designed to provide students currently enrolled in college an opportunity to learn practical skills and gain experience to propel them into a successful career in Information Technology. Employment with UFIT provides an excellent opportunity to work with other dedicated employees focused on understanding and interpreting the technological needs of the University of Floridas innovative and inspirational community. This position is part of the Enterprise Network Security and Engineering (ENSE) team a group responsible for designing securing and maintaining UFs core network infrastructure. The intern will work closely with senior engineers on projects that modernize and automate network operations. The intern will also assist in the development and automation of network infrastructure tasks using Python Ansible and other scripting languages. The primary work location is the Ayers Innovation Center a collaborative space that fosters innovation and technical excellence across UFIT. Some key responsibilities and characteristics of this position are: Have a solid understanding of data serialization formats like JSON/YAML/TOML Support configuration management and version control using Git/Gitlab Have a base understanding of generic networking principles such as TCP/IP subnetting routing switching DHCP/DNS/IPAM Proficient in the use of documentation tools to document network architecture workflows and security policies Participate in testing and validation of network changes in lab environments through automation tools Collaborate with senior engineers on infrastructure modernization and code-based tooling Analyze network performance data and assist in reporting and visualization Some key learning outcomes for the student intern are: Gain hands-on experience in enterprise network engineering and security Work alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative setting Opportunity to contribute to meaningful infrastructure projects About UF Information Technology Led byVice President and CIO Elias Eldayrie the eight departments comprising UFIT are: Academic Technology; Applications Development and Integrations; Business Center; Customer Experience and Resource Planning; Data Platform and Analytics; Information Security Office; Infrastructure and Communication Technology; and Research Computing. UF Information Technology (UFIT) enables teaching learning research and service on campus and across the region with state-of-the-art enterprise IT systems including SEC and SUS universities and the opportunity to teach using HiPerGator. For more information about UFIT and its goals and governance visithttps:// the University of Florida One of Americas all-around best universities the University of Florida drives future-making education eye-opening discoveries life-saving health care and community-building collaboration for our state our nation and our world. UF is in Gainesville a city of approximately 150000 residents in North-Central Florida 50 miles from Floridas West Coast 67 miles from the Atlantic Ocean and within a 2-hour drive to large metropolitan areas (Orlando Tampa Jacksonville). The beautiful climate and extensive nearby parks and recreational areas afford year-round outdoor activities including hiking biking and nature photography. UFs large college sports programs museums and performing arts center support various activities and cultural events for residents to enjoy. Learn more about what Gainesville has to offer atVisit Gainesville.
Expected Salary:	$15.00 per hour
Required Qualifications:	MUST BE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OF AGE UF Student Assistant This position is open to all students eligible to work on campus and will be employed through student Other Personnel Services (OPS) and must maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average. OPS Intern Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Preferred:	The ideal candidate will possess the following education experience and skills: Currently enrolled in a graduate program in Computer Science Information Systems Electrical Engineering or a related field Have an understanding of version control (Git) CI/CD systems (Gitlab) and containerzation (Docker) Familiarity with network management protocols such as SNMP NETCONF RESTCONF gNMI/gRPC Exposure to network automation tools (e.g. Ansible Terraform) and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) concepts is a plus Exposure to single page application JavaScript frameworks (e.g. Angular React) is a plus Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Special Instructions to Applicants:	A Level 2 Criminal Background Screening is required Applicants are required to submit with their application: Cover Letter Resume or CV Professional References (Minimum of 3) Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (E.T.) of the posting end date.
Health Assessment Required:	No

Required Experience:

Intern

Classification Title:OPS Intern or Student InternClassification Minimum Requirements:MUST BE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OF AGEUF Student AssistantThis position is open to all students eligible to work on campus and will be employed through student Other Personnel Services (OPS) and must maintain a minimum 2....

Classification Title:	OPS Intern or Student Intern
Classification Minimum Requirements:	MUST BE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OF AGE UF Student Assistant This position is open to all students eligible to work on campus and will be employed through student Other Personnel Services (OPS) and must maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average. OPS Intern Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Job Description:	UF Information Technology (UFIT) is currently seeking a talented and highly motivated part-time Network Automation & Infrastructure Intern to join the Enterprise Network Security & Engineering team a unit within UFIT for 2026 (Spring Summer and Fall 2026 Semesters). This year-long paid internship is designed to provide students currently enrolled in college an opportunity to learn practical skills and gain experience to propel them into a successful career in Information Technology. Employment with UFIT provides an excellent opportunity to work with other dedicated employees focused on understanding and interpreting the technological needs of the University of Floridas innovative and inspirational community. This position is part of the Enterprise Network Security and Engineering (ENSE) team a group responsible for designing securing and maintaining UFs core network infrastructure. The intern will work closely with senior engineers on projects that modernize and automate network operations. The intern will also assist in the development and automation of network infrastructure tasks using Python Ansible and other scripting languages. The primary work location is the Ayers Innovation Center a collaborative space that fosters innovation and technical excellence across UFIT. Some key responsibilities and characteristics of this position are: Have a solid understanding of data serialization formats like JSON/YAML/TOML Support configuration management and version control using Git/Gitlab Have a base understanding of generic networking principles such as TCP/IP subnetting routing switching DHCP/DNS/IPAM Proficient in the use of documentation tools to document network architecture workflows and security policies Participate in testing and validation of network changes in lab environments through automation tools Collaborate with senior engineers on infrastructure modernization and code-based tooling Analyze network performance data and assist in reporting and visualization Some key learning outcomes for the student intern are: Gain hands-on experience in enterprise network engineering and security Work alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative setting Opportunity to contribute to meaningful infrastructure projects About UF Information Technology Led byVice President and CIO Elias Eldayrie the eight departments comprising UFIT are: Academic Technology; Applications Development and Integrations; Business Center; Customer Experience and Resource Planning; Data Platform and Analytics; Information Security Office; Infrastructure and Communication Technology; and Research Computing. UF Information Technology (UFIT) enables teaching learning research and service on campus and across the region with state-of-the-art enterprise IT systems including SEC and SUS universities and the opportunity to teach using HiPerGator. For more information about UFIT and its goals and governance visithttps:// the University of Florida One of Americas all-around best universities the University of Florida drives future-making education eye-opening discoveries life-saving health care and community-building collaboration for our state our nation and our world. UF is in Gainesville a city of approximately 150000 residents in North-Central Florida 50 miles from Floridas West Coast 67 miles from the Atlantic Ocean and within a 2-hour drive to large metropolitan areas (Orlando Tampa Jacksonville). The beautiful climate and extensive nearby parks and recreational areas afford year-round outdoor activities including hiking biking and nature photography. UFs large college sports programs museums and performing arts center support various activities and cultural events for residents to enjoy. Learn more about what Gainesville has to offer atVisit Gainesville.
Expected Salary:	$15.00 per hour
Required Qualifications:	MUST BE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OF AGE UF Student Assistant This position is open to all students eligible to work on campus and will be employed through student Other Personnel Services (OPS) and must maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average. OPS Intern Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Preferred:	The ideal candidate will possess the following education experience and skills: Currently enrolled in a graduate program in Computer Science Information Systems Electrical Engineering or a related field Have an understanding of version control (Git) CI/CD systems (Gitlab) and containerzation (Docker) Familiarity with network management protocols such as SNMP NETCONF RESTCONF gNMI/gRPC Exposure to network automation tools (e.g. Ansible Terraform) and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) concepts is a plus Exposure to single page application JavaScript frameworks (e.g. Angular React) is a plus Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Special Instructions to Applicants:	A Level 2 Criminal Background Screening is required Applicants are required to submit with their application: Cover Letter Resume or CV Professional References (Minimum of 3) Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (E.T.) of the posting end date.
Health Assessment Required:	No