Intern - DevOps Engineer - Summer 2025

About Lumen

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.

Lumen's commitment to workplace inclusion and employee support shines bright. We've made the Newsweek 2024 Greatest Workplaces for Diversity list and achieved a perfect score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index (CEI) for the fifth consecutive year. Plus, we're the top employer in the communications and telecom industry, ranking 12th overall across all industries in The American Opportunity Index.

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

Lumen offers a fully immersive, 10-week summer internship program. Our interns demonstrate curiosity, innovation, and a passion for advancing technology. We believe that empowering our people and helping them reach their full potential is essential for the long-term success of both Lumen and our customers.

Program dates:
May 30 - August 8, 2025.

Location

• This position is ideally hybrid in the Broomfield, CO area. Potential for remote work.

The Main Responsibilities

As an Operations Engineer intern in our North American Operations organization, you will work collaboratively with our Network Operations Automation Team optimizing troubleshooting procedures and expanding technician capabilities via automation and tools. Tasks during the 10 weeks will include 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. Other tasks may include:

• Prepare and deploy network configuration changes to support audits and other projects promoting network cleanliness.
• 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.
• Effectively estimate the time it will take for themselves and others to perform tasks and are able to influence the team's work to be completed within those timeframes.
• Support existing applications and procedures.
• Write documentation to support applications and processes

What We Look For in a Candidate

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

Required qualifications

• Enrolled at a 4-year accredited college or university, rising senior level education status at the start of the internship
• Graduating August 2025 - May 2027
• Preferred fields include bur not limited to:
  Data Science, MIS, CIS, Data Engineering or related field
• Intern must be able to work 40 hours per week during the 10-week program (May 30 - August 8, 2025)
• US work authorization required.

Proficiency and understanding of:

• Microsoft Suites
• Hands-on development experience with backend languages like Java and/or Python and databases such as SQL/MongoDB/Oracle. Experience with NodeJS is desirable.
• Familiarity with web technologies such as HTML/CSS, Django, and JavaScript. (React/jQuery/Angular are desirable. )
• Experience working in Windows and Unix environments, including file structures, grep, and basic shell scripting.
• Understanding of XML, JSON, and data structure fundamentals.
• Familiarity with Agile methodology of development and user of Git (or similar) for version control is plus
• Knowledge of L2/L3 networking protocols such as MPLS, BGP, 802. 1q, and TCP/IP is a plus .
• Networking is a plus

Professional Attributes

• Strong drive for results/solutions and taking initiative to resolve problems
• Strong Tech background and desire to learn more in the tech realm
• Ability to be resourceful and adaptable- independently and in a team environment
• Ability to collaborate and have agility while making effective decisions
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Flexible and adapts well to change

Compensation

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:
$26. 00/hour

Max:
$43. 00/hour

What to Expect Next

After completion and submission of your application, you will be asked to participate in a virtual video interview. This on demand interview will be a way for Lumen to learn more about you and your experience as it aligns to the internship position. A separate email invitation will be sent to you (check your spam) within 6 hours of application. For continued consideration in the summer internship program, please ensure you complete the video interview within 5 business days of application.

Application & Interview Timeline:

• October - First Round Interviews with top, qualified candidates
• November - Interview panel with work team
• December - All Summer 2025 offers will be extended by end of month

Requisition #:
335168

Background Screening

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.

Equal Employment Opportunities

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic characteristic or information, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, family status, pregnancy, or other legally protected status (collectively, 'protected statuses'). We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training.

Disclaimer

The job responsibilities described above indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to include a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities for this job. Job duties and responsibilities are.