Network Operations Engineer Internships
Network operations engineer internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience managing real infrastructure, mentorship from working engineers, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated in {{top_industries_phrase}}, with NPSS, Sentinel, and CVS Health among the employers posting roles now.
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JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB SUMMARY (Purpose of the Job & high-level summary):
The Molina Healthcare Internship Program shares an objective to create a steppingstone for students who aim to be professionals and future leaders in the healthcare business profession. Interns are assigned special projects and various other duties that are intended to provide them with valuable professional work experience and industry insight. The purpose of an internship is to develop talent by providing students with experiential learning, formal training and opportunities to interact with healthcare professionals and community leaders. Interns will perform meaningful work alongside talented professionals, gaining insight to Molina’s culture, Mission and Values.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Intern #1
Network and Operations
- Will work with the Contracting Professionals to analyze and catalogue providers based on type, size, impact, and geography using salesforce applications
- Will work with the network team to create reports and gain an understanding of the salesforce environment to inform strategic action across Wisconsin
- Will work with the entire Network and Operations team to understand workflows, create a proposed document cataloging approach and execute on the approach in SharePoint and Teams
- Experience with SharePoint and Teams
- Experience with Sales Force preferred
- Proficient with Office 365
Preferred Experience
- Must possess clear and professional written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
- Strong work ethic, self-motivated and ability to develop relationships.
- Good time management, organizational and interpersonal skills required
- Computer experience including MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint and experience with internet research.
- Excellent critical thinking/problem solving skills
- Ability to handle confidential information
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and to comply with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
REQUIRED EDUCATION:
- Candidate must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate program, should be a freshman or sophomore with a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Able to commit to the full-time, 10-week internship program
- Candidate must possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB SUMMARY (Purpose of the Job & high-level summary):
The Molina Healthcare Internship Program shares an objective to create a steppingstone for students who aim to be professionals and future leaders in the healthcare business profession. Interns are assigned special projects and various other duties that are intended to provide them with valuable professional work experience and industry insight. The purpose of an internship is to develop talent by providing students with experiential learning, formal training and opportunities to interact with healthcare professionals and community leaders. Interns will perform meaningful work alongside talented professionals, gaining insight to Molina’s culture, Mission and Values.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Intern #1
Network and Operations
- Will work with the Contracting Professionals to analyze and catalogue providers based on type, size, impact, and geography using salesforce applications
- Will work with the network team to create reports and gain an understanding of the salesforce environment to inform strategic action across Wisconsin
- Will work with the entire Network and Operations team to understand workflows, create a proposed document cataloging approach and execute on the approach in SharePoint and Teams
- Experience with SharePoint and Teams
- Experience with Sales Force preferred
- Proficient with Office 365
Preferred Experience
- Must possess clear and professional written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
- Strong work ethic, self-motivated and ability to develop relationships.
- Good time management, organizational and interpersonal skills required
- Computer experience including MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint and experience with internet research.
- Excellent critical thinking/problem solving skills
- Ability to handle confidential information
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and to comply with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
REQUIRED EDUCATION:
- Candidate must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate program, should be a freshman or sophomore with a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Able to commit to the full-time, 10-week internship program
- Candidate must possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.
Network Operations Engineer Internship Market
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Tips for Your Network Operations Engineer Internship Search
Apply for summer roles in the fall
Large employers open summer network operations engineer internship applications as early as August or September, closing cohorts before most students think to look. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to their start dates, so check listings throughout the year and apply the moment a role opens rather than waiting for a single season.
Build a home lab you can show
Hiring teams for network operations engineer interns have no work history to evaluate, so give them something concrete. A documented home lab, a GitHub repository with configuration scripts, or a network simulation project with explained design decisions tells a recruiter far more than a list of coursework alone. Document what you built, why you built it, and what you learned.
Work your campus network and apply directly at the same time
Campus career fairs surface structured internship programs tied to your university, and recruiters there often move faster for students they meet in person. Professors and career center staff frequently know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to companies running smaller cohorts alongside campus activity widens the pool you reach.
Practice your technical screen out loud before you apply
Network operations engineer intern screens typically involve troubleshooting scenarios, networking fundamentals questions, and sometimes basic scripting or CLI tasks. Practice answering out loud and walking through your reasoning step by step, since interviewers weigh how you diagnose a problem as much as whether you reach the right answer.
Target structured NOC and rotational programs early
Larger technology and telecommunications employers run structured network operations center internship programs built to train people new to the field, rotating participants through monitoring, incident response, and infrastructure teams. These programs recruit months ahead of their start dates and fill fast, so identify the ones that fit your timeline and get your application in during the first wave.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 0% of the network operations engineer internships listed here. Decide what you can realistically commit to, relocating for a summer, commuting to a local office, or working remotely, before you start sorting through openings. Filtering by location and work type upfront keeps you focused on roles you can actually accept.
Network Operations Engineer Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a network operations engineer internship?
Lead with coursework, personal projects, and a portfolio rather than work history, hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. For network operations engineer candidates, that concrete artifact is a documented home lab, a GitHub repository showing configuration scripts or network simulations, or a capstone project with clearly explained outcomes. Pair direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a network operations engineer internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. For network operations engineer interns, what actually drives it is consistent performance on real tickets and projects, available headcount on the team at offer time, and how early you signal interest. Position yourself by treating every assignment as a full-time audition without counting on the offer materializing.
When should I apply for network operations engineer internships?
Earlier than most expect. Large employers recruit summer interns the preceding fall, often closing cohorts before December. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to their actual start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking listings regularly and applying as soon as a role opens gives you the strongest chance regardless of which employer cycle you are targeting.
Are network operations engineer internships paid?
Most professional network operations engineer internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, so it isn't uniform across the market. Where an employer discloses pay, the listing will show it. Unpaid internships exist but are uncommon for technical roles at established companies.
What should a network operations engineer internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three complete, documented projects that name the tools and platforms you used, for network operations engineer candidates, that means linked repositories showing automation scripts, network topology diagrams, or lab configurations where a reviewer can see the actual work. Add relevant coursework beneath projects and keep the whole document to one page.
Are there remote network operations engineer internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 100% of the network operations engineer internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast because they draw applicants nationally, so apply early and filter by work type to see them before they close.
What is a network operations center (NOC) rotational internship?
Some larger technology and telecommunications employers run structured NOC rotational internships that cycle participants through monitoring, incident response, and infrastructure teams over the course of one term. These programs are built to train people new to operations environments, recruit months ahead of their start dates, and are competitive, identify the ones that fit your timeline and apply in the first wave.
Can international students get network operations engineer internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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