About the role#
The Infrastructure as Code (IaC) enablement team provides scalable, reliable, and self-service infrastructure capabilities. As an intern, you will work with cross-functional teams to support, maintain, and evolve our Kubernetes-based infrastructure. This role offers hands-on experience in a production environment, focusing on cloud-native technologies and infrastructure automation.
What you'll do#
- Support the deployment, configuration, and day-to-day administration of IaC and Kubernetes clusters.
- Assist in maintaining and monitoring cloud-native infrastructure across major cloud platforms.
- Collaborate with senior engineers to implement and maintain IaC practices.
- Help enforce security best practices within IaC environments.
- Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure issues related to Kubernetes networking, storage, and container runtimes.
- Support high-availability requirements for mission-critical systems.
- Document infrastructure configurations, procedures, and lessons learned.
- Communicate progress and resolutions to team members and stakeholders.
- Continuously develop your technical skills through on-the-job learning.
What you'll need#
- Status as a rising senior or second-year graduate student, graduating in December 2027, May 2028, or August 2028.
- Pursuing a degree in Computer Science or a related field.
- Foundational knowledge of Kubernetes architecture, container orchestration, and cloud-native infrastructure concepts.
- Basic familiarity with Kubernetes maintenance and administration.
- Basic understanding of IaC concepts and familiarity with at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
- Understanding of high-availability principles.
- Ability to work within structured change control processes and follow operational procedures.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work as a team player across multiple stakeholders.
- Ability to manage tasks effectively under deadlines and pressure.
Location & details#
- Location: Chicago, Illinois.
- Term: Summer 2027 (12 weeks).
- Modality: Hybrid. Employees are expected to work from the office at least 3 days per week, with Tuesday and Wednesday as mandatory anchor days.
- Employment: Full-time (up to 40 hours per week).
- Compensation: This is a paid internship. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
About The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC)
The Options Clearing Corporation is an equity derivatives clearing organization. It provides clearing and settlement services for options, futures, and securities lending transactions. Based in Chicago, the firm operates as a Systemically Important Financial Market Utility. It serves over 100 clearing members and supports 21 exchanges and trading platforms.
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