Network Operations Internship (Talent Up Fairfax)

Job Description:

Job Summary

As a Network Operations Intern at OVHCloud US, you’ll work alongside engineers who ensure the reliability and automation of our data centers in Vint Hill, VA and Hillsboro, OR. This role is designed to give you hands-on exposure to Data center networking, DevOps practices, and cross-team collaboration. You’ll start with foundational training on OVHCloud’s products and spend most of your time supporting automation projects, troubleshooting networks, and learning from senior engineers.

This position is in partnership with Talent Up Fairfax County. To apply to the role, please apply using the following link: https://jobs.vcwnorthern.com/employment/listingdisplay.aspx?lid=1287

Base Pay: $20/HR

Responsibilities and projects
Network Automation & Operations

• Write Python/Perl scripts to automate tasks like ACL updates, device configuration backups, and monitoring integrations.
• Assist in building Grafana dashboards using Prometheus data to visualize network performance.

Device Management & Troubleshooting

• Configure and troubleshoot Cisco Nexus switches and Arista platforms (VLANs, BGP/OSPF, port security).
• Support engineers during device upgrades, replacements, or connectivity issue resolution.

Incident Response & Security

• Participate in incident management calls and contribute to post-mortem documentation.
• Assist in addressing network vulnerabilities identified by security scans.

Cross-Team Collaboration

• Attend meetings with the Product Management team to understand new network product launches.
• Collaborate with Data Center teams, Automation Engineers, and other technical towers to align on workflows.

Minimum Requirements

• Rising senior undergraduate student pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Networking, or IT.
• Networking Basics: Understanding of TCP/IP, VLANs, routing protocols (BGP/OSPF), and CLI-based device management.
• Scripting Interest: Familiarity with Python, Bash, or similar (coursework or personal projects).
• Collaborative Spirit: Strong communication skills and eagerness to learn in a team environment.
• Ability to work remotely using company provided equipment in a secure environment with access to Wifi

Bonus Skills/ Experience

• Basic experience with network monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana).
• Exposure to version control systems (Git) or CI/CD concepts.
• Familiarity with automation frameworks (Ansible, Terraform).

Working Conditions
Typical office working conditions involve a seated desk, computer use, and a controlled temperature environment. Lighting is a combination of natural and artificial sources, while noise levels can vary based on the nature of work and occupancy. 

Company Description – About OVHcloud
OVHcloud US is a subsidiary of OVHcloud, a global cloud provider that specializes in delivering industry-leading performance and cost-effective solutions to better manage, secure, and scale data. OVHcloud US delivers bare metal servers, hosted private cloud, hybrid and public cloud solutions. OVHcloud manages 43 data centers across 12 sites on four continents, manufacturing its own servers, building its own data centers and deploying its own fiber-optic global network to achieve maximum efficiency. Through the OVHcloud spirit of challenging the status quo, the company brings freedom, security and innovation to solve data challenges – today and tomorrow. With a 25-year heritage, OVHcloud is committed to developing responsible technology and strives to be the driving force behind the next cloud evolution.