Platform Engineering Intern

Summary

Join SonicWall, a cybersecurity leader, as a Platform Engineering Intern. You will collaborate with the Platform Engineering team to design and implement scalable infrastructure solutions. Responsibilities include developing IaC solutions using tools like Terraform and AWS CloudFormation, automating workflows, analyzing system performance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. You will contribute to documentation and best practices. The ideal candidate is enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in a related field and possesses familiarity with cloud platforms and IaC tools. A problem-solving mindset and a "can-do" attitude are essential.

Requirements

• Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Basic understanding of IaC tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation)
• Exposure to programming languages such as Python, Go, or JavaScript
• Understanding of Linux systems and basic networking concepts
• Enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Management Information Systems, Computer Information Systems, or a related field

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Platform Engineering team to design and implement infrastructure solutions for scalable applications
• Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using tools like Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, or Pulumi
• Assist in automating workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and system monitoring
• Analyze system performance and suggest improvements to optimize platform efficiency
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including development, QA, and operations, to ensure seamless integration of platform services
• Contribute documentation and best practices to improve knowledge sharing within the team

Preferred Qualifications

• Awareness of containerization tools like Docker and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes
• Problem-solving mindset with a strong desire to learn and adapt
• Assertive, “can do” attitude, self-starter