Remote DevOps Intern - CI​/CD & Automation

Lumen connects the world. We are igniting business growth by connecting people, data and applications – quickly, securely, and effortlessly. Together, we are building a culture and company from the people up – committed to teamwork, trust and transparency. People power progress.

We’re looking for top-tier talent and offer the flexibility you need to thrive and deliver lasting impact. Join us as we digitally connect the world and shape the future.

The Role

Intern must be available to work full time (40 hours/week) during the 10-week program

Program Dates:
May 29 – August 7, 2026.

Location:

This position is fully remote / work from home in the continental US.

Work Authorization: US Work Authorization required for this role.

Program eligibility is contingent on the candidate’s commitment to the entire 10-week program. No exceptions will be made.

The Main Responsibilities

Lumen’s Enterprise Operations organization is looking for a Dev Ops Engineer Intern on our Network Transformation team. The intern will be responsible for automation of manual tasks as well as software development. You will need a high level of engagement and ability to take initiative, ask questions, learn quickly, and work in a team environment

Responsibilities of intern will include

Collaborate with senior developers on designing, developing, and testing tools for supporting the network automation infrastructure and applications.
Effectively manage and deliver multiple projects to operational stability.
Communicate with all stakeholders throughout a project to gain clarification of requirements, provide project status, identify gaps, identify issues, discuss schedules.
Support existing applications and procedures.
Write documentation to support applications and processes.
Implement assigned projects via continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines and Agile methodology.
Install, configure, maintain, upgrade, and troubleshoot third party software along with custom internal applications.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to gain hands-on experience working in a fast-paced environment with great opportunities for growth.

Required Qualifications

What We Look For in a Candidate

Enrolled at a 4-year accredited college or university, rising senior or masters level education status at the start of the internship.
Graduating August 2026 – May 2028
Preferred fields include but not limited to: CIS, Data Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related IT field.

Proficiency And Understanding Of

Internship compensation ranges depend on each individual’s level of education, geographic location, and experience/qualifications aligned to the role.

Hourly Based Pay Range

Min: $ 31/hour

Max: $ 46/hour

What To Expect Next

Once you complete and submit your application, you will be invited to take part in a virtual assessment. This on-demand assessment allows Lumen to better understand how your skills and experiences align to the internship role. You will receive a separate email invitation (please check your spam folder) within 6 hours of applying. To remain eligible for the summer internship program, be sure to finish the video interview within 5 business days of your application

Application & Interview Timeline

October – First Round Interviews with top, qualified candidate
November – Interview panel with work team
December – All Summer 2026 offers will be extended by end of month

Requisition #: 340211

If you are selected for a position, there will be a background screen, which may include checks for criminal records and/or motor vehicle reports and/or drug screening, depending on the position requirements. For more information on these checks, please refer to the Post Offer section of our FAQ page. Job-related concerns identified during the background screening may disqualify you from the new position or your current role.

Background results will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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