About the role#
As a member of the Digital Operations team, you will work with experienced IT professionals to apply software engineering and automation principles to real-world operations. This internship focuses on improving how IT functions by identifying manual, repetitive, or error-prone processes and transforming them into reliable, automated workflows. You will emphasize Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Terraform to help reduce manual tasks across systems managed by the IT department.
What you'll do#
- Identify manual or repetitive IT processes that are candidates for automation.
- Design and implement automation using Terraform, scripting, and APIs.
- Apply Infrastructure as Code principles to ensure IT processes are maintainable and repeatable.
- Automate service desk and general IT operational tasks.
- Develop reusable Terraform configurations and modules for common infrastructure.
- Use version control, documentation, and testing practices for your automation projects.
- Troubleshoot and maintain existing infrastructure and automation scripts.
- Partner with IT team members to translate business processes into technical solutions.
- Assist with day-to-day IT operations and projects.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree or certification in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.
- Foundational experience with IT systems, cloud platforms, networking, or systems administration.
- Hands-on experience with Terraform.
- Understanding of Infrastructure as Code and basic software development concepts.
- Familiarity with a scripting or programming language like Python or PowerShell.
- Experience with Git or other version control systems.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to break complex tasks into smaller components.
- Attention to detail and a commitment to reliable, repeatable processes.
- Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly.
- Technical curiosity and a willingness to take ownership of challenges.
- Must be a U.S. Person.
- Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.
- Experience with JSON, YAML, APIs, or Microsoft Azure is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Berthoud, Colorado.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Compensation: $30.00/hour.
About Ursa Major
Ursa Major operates in the aviation and aerospace component manufacturing sector. The company builds propulsion and defense systems for government and aerospace clients. It was founded in 2015 and maintains its headquarters in Berthoud, Colorado. The organization employs between 201 and 500 people.
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