About the role#
As a Network and Security Engineering Intern, you will join our global network engineering organization. You will work with the tools, platforms, and automation that provide visibility into network health, performance, and operational readiness. This 12-week internship offers hands-on experience with enterprise monitoring systems, network automation, and observability platforms that help operate one of the world's largest payment networks. You will also use Generative AI technologies to support your daily work.
What you'll do#
- Support enterprise network monitoring and observability initiatives across our global infrastructure.
- Configure, test, and validate monitoring capabilities in platforms like SevOne, IBM ITNM/Netcool, and NetBrain.
- Develop Python-based automation scripts and API workflows.
- Collect and analyze network events, alerts, logs, telemetry, packet captures, and performance metrics.
- Use REST APIs and structured data formats to retrieve and analyze operational data.
- Leverage Generative AI tools to assist with scripting, troubleshooting, data analysis, and documentation.
- Validate device discovery, interface monitoring, alert thresholds, dashboards, reports, and topology views.
- Identify monitoring coverage gaps and improve network visibility.
- Create and maintain runbooks, validation procedures, monitoring standards, and technical documentation.
- Support troubleshooting efforts by gathering logs, packet captures, and other operational evidence.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit of a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Network Engineering, Data Science, or a related field.
- Graduation date between December 2027 and August 2028.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills.
- Basic understanding of networking concepts such as TCP/IP, OSI Model, IPv4, DNS, DHCP, routing, and switching.
- Experience with Python programming and scripting.
- Familiarity with data formats and APIs, including JSON, YAML, CSV, and REST.
- Exposure to monitoring or observability platforms like SevOne, NetBrain, Grafana, Prometheus, Splunk, or Elastic.
- Experience using Generative AI tools for coding assistance or problem-solving.
- Exposure to Linux environments and networking tools like Git, Wireshark, ping, traceroute, and tcpdump.
- Awareness of network management technologies including SNMP, Syslog, and network telemetry.
- Strong attention to detail and a collaborative mindset.
Location & details#
- Location: Denver, Colorado.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: Hybrid (requires at least 3 days in office).
- Employment: Full-time internship.
- Compensation: This is a paid position with an estimated hourly range of $39 to $46.
- Sponsorship: Visa will not provide work visa sponsorship for this position.
About Visa
Visa operates as a global payments technology company. It manages digital transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and government entities. The company maintains a presence in over 200 countries and territories. It is a public company based in Foster City, California, with a workforce of over 10,000 employees.
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