Network Engineer Intern | Enterprise Technology & Security Summer Internship - Citizens

Description


Technology Summer Internship Program: Network Engineer



Calling all emerging technologists!



Looking to gain practical, hands-on experience in the field of network engineering? The Enterprise Technology & Security Summer Internship Program is a critical program within Enterprise Technology & Security Services that helps passionate early career professionals gain real-world exposure to groundbreaking technology.



Network Engineer Track



Network Engineer Interns work collaboratively with Network Engineering teams to pursue a broad range of initiatives. Citizens is a cloud first organization adopting automation in our tech stack. By using technical skills and a thirst for innovation, interns will be given the autonomy to exercise independent thought in a collaborative environment.



The Network Engineer Intern will:





+ Help maintain and ensure the widespread availability of secure connectivity solutions.



+ Identify and document key network performance trends and patterns; monitoring network diagnostics.



+ Collaborate with infrastructure, cloud, and software engineers to plan network and infrastructure related projects.



+ Assist with reexamining firewalls, proxy gateways and other network security components.



+ Troubleshooting network availability and accessibility issues as they arise.





Note: This Internship program begins in early June 2025



Experience during the program

In this 10-week program, interns will gain a strong understanding of Cloud Services at Citizens. This program also provides mentorship, exposure to senior leadership, and participation in a variety of activities to further develop professional skills, including:





+ Orientation with all ETS interns



+ Professional development workshops (such as Personal Branding and Communicating with Impact)



+ Social activities (such as sporting events and a bank-wide intern BBQ)



+ Dedicated community service activities





Life after the program

High-performing interns interested in pursuing a career within Enterprise Technology & Security may be extended an offer to return as a Full-time colleague in our Enterprise Technology & Security Development Program (ETSDP) upon graduation. The ETSDP is a full-time program that helps rising professionals build a meaningful career within software, network/systems, data or cloud engineering, technology risk and security.





Qualifications



Basic qualifications:





+ Successfully complete a video interview assessment within 7 days of receiving the link. If not completed within the timeframe, your application will be automatically withdrawn from consideration.



+ Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Development, or other technology-related degree



+ Expected graduation date of May 2026



+ Minimum GPA 3.0



+ Solid understanding of one or more of the following programming languages, frameworks, libraries and data formats: Java, JavaScript, C, Python, .Net, Node, SQL



+ Demonstrated ability to operate in a team environment; good interpersonal and communication skills





Preferred qualifications:





+ Professional or academic exposure to cloud network solutions



+ Cyber security coursework preferred



+ Knowledge of network monitoring solutions such as Nagios/Cacti, MRTG, and Smokeping preferred



+ Knowledge of VMWare ESX and Linux technologies preferred





Please note that U.S. Immigration sponsorship or work visa is not available for this position and candidates must have permanent authorization to work in the U.S.



Hours and Work Schedule

Hours per Week: 40

Work Schedule: M-F 8:30am - 5pm



Some job boards have started using jobseeker-reported data to estimate salary ranges for roles. If you apply and qualify for this role, a recruiter will discuss accurate pay guidance.



Equal Employment Opportunity


At Citizens we value diversity, equity and inclusion, and treat everyone with respect and professionalism. Employment decisions are based solely on experience, performance, and ability. Citizens, its parent, subsidiaries, and related companies (Citizens) provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, citizenship, physical or mental disability, perceived disability or history or record of a disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression (including transgender individuals who are transitioning, have transitioned, or are perceived to be transitioning to the gender with which they identify), genetic information, genetic characteristic, marital or domestic partner status, victim of domestic violence, family status/parenthood, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy/childbirth/lactation, colleague’s or a dependent’s reproductive health decision making, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by federal, state and/or local laws.


Equal Employment and Opportunity Employer


Citizens is a brand name of Citizens Bank, N.A. and each of its respective affiliates.


Why Work for Us

At Citizens, you'll find a customer-centric culture built around helping our customers and giving back to our local communities. When you join our team, you are part of a supportive and collaborative workforce, with access to training and tools to accelerate your potential and maximize your career growth







Background Check



Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the candidate successfully passing a background check, which may include initial credit, motor vehicle record, public record, prior employment verification, and criminal background checks. Results of the background check are individually reviewed based upon legal requirements imposed by our regulators and with consideration of the nature and gravity of the background history and the job offered. Any offer of employment will include further information.

09/20/2024