Server Engineer Intern

Server Engineer Intern

Req number:

R8557

Employment type:

Full time

Worksite flexibility:

Remote

CAI is a global services firm with over 9,000 associates worldwide and a yearly revenue of $1.3 billion+. We have over 40 years of excellence in uniting talent and technology to power the possible for our clients, colleagues, and communities. As a privately held company, we have the freedom and focus to do what is right—whatever it takes. Our tailor-made solutions create lasting results across the public and commercial sectors, and we are trailblazers in bringing neurodiversity to the enterprise.

As the Server Engineer Intern you will assist in configuring, deploying, and supporting server environments that host custom-developed business applications.

We are looking for a Server Engineer Intern to support the configuration, maintenance, and performance of server environments that host business applications. In this role, you will gain hands‑on experience with server infrastructure, troubleshooting, automation, and cloud technologies while building valuable technical skills.

The internship dates are June 7, 2027 through August 6, 2027 . This internship is a fully remote, full‑time opportunity requiring a commitment of 40 hours per week . Candidates must be available during core business hours (typically 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET ) for the entire 9‑week duration of the program. Please note that all work must be performed within the United States.

This position does not offer work authorization sponsorship now or in the future. Candidates requiring sponsorship will not be considered.

• Assist in configuring, deploying, and supporting server environments that host custom‑developed business applications
• Support the setup and maintenance of development, test, staging, and production environments
• Help monitor server health, performance, and availability and assist in identifying and resolving issues
• Assist with patching, updates, and routine maintenance of operating systems and server infrastructure
• Support configuration of networking, storage, and security settings within hosted environments
• Help troubleshoot environment‑related issues in coordination with development teams
• Assist in documenting server configurations, standard operating procedures, and environment architecture
• Support automation efforts to streamline provisioning, configuration, and deployment tasks
• Participate in capacity planning and basic performance tuning activities
• Collaborate with software development teams to understand application hosting requirements
• Assist with backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity procedures

Required:

• Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field
• Current Junior with a 3.5 GPA or higher
• Analytical mindset with strong troubleshooting abilities
• Basic understanding of server operating systems, including Windows Server and Linux
• Familiarity with networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and firewalls
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams
• Ability to write technical documentation in a clear and concise manner
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications
• Willingness to learn infrastructure and operations concepts

Preferred:

• Experience with scripting languages such as Power Shell, Bash, or Python
• Basic understanding of virtualization concepts such as VMware, Hyper‑V, or similar technologies
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP
• Exposure to configuration management or automation tools such as Ansible, Puppet, or Chef
• Basic understanding of relational databases and how they are hosted and supported
• Familiarity with monitoring tools and log analysis