Intern - Cloud Infrastructure & Platform Engineering Intern - Summer 2026 - Remote Eligible

Lumen Internship Program

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. 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.

Lumen offers students a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in digital innovation through a 10-week summer internship. Interns learn, network, and advance their careers while helping drive technology forward - embark on your exciting journey with Lumen today.

The Role

Intern must be available to work full time (40 hours/week) during the 10-week program.

Program Dates: May 29 – August 7, 2026.

Location: This position is fully remote / work from home in the continental US.

Work Authorization: US work authorization required for this role. Program eligibility is contingent on the candidate's commitment to the entire 10-week program. No exceptions will be made.

As a Cloud Infrastructure & Platform Engineering Intern within the Cloud Center of Excellence (CCoE), you will contribute to the development, automation, and optimization of cloud-native infrastructure and platform services.

You'll work closely with senior engineers and architects to implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions, support platform engineering initiatives, and help drive innovation across multi-cloud environments.

The Main Responsibilities

• Infrastructure as Code Development: Assist in writing, testing, and deploying IaC scripts using tools like Terraform, Bicep, or CloudFormation to provision and manage cloud resources across Azure, AWS, and GCP.
• Automation & Tooling: Develop scripts and automation workflows to support platform operations, including CI/CD pipelines, monitoring integrations, and configuration management.
• Cloud Platform Support: Participate in the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and resilient cloud infrastructure services.
• Documentation & Knowledge Sharing: Create and maintain technical documentation for IaC modules, platform components, and operational procedures.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with product owners, platform engineers, and infrastructure teams to deliver business-impacting solutions.
• Daily Agile Ceremonies: Engage in daily standups, sprint planning, and retrospectives as part of an agile development team.
• DevOps & CI/CD: Support continuous integration and delivery efforts by contributing to pipeline development and testing automation.

What We Look For in a Candidate

Required qualifications:

• Enrolled at a 4-year accredited college or university, rising senior level education status at the start of the internship.
• Graduating August 2026 – May 2027.
• Preferred fields include but not limited to: Computer Science, Cloud Engineering, DevOps, or related technical field.

Proficiency and understanding of:

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong interest in cloud technologies, infrastructure automation, and platform engineering.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and IaC tools (Terraform, Bicep, CloudFormation).
• Experience with GitHub, Jenkins, or other CI/CD tools.
• Basic understanding of networking, security, and cloud architecture principles.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, agile environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated initiative, ownership, and adaptability.

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: $31/hour Max: $46/hour

What to Expect Next

Once you complete and submit your application, you will be invited to take part in a virtual assessment. This on-demand assessment allows Lumen to better understand how your skills and experiences align to the internship role. You will receive a separate email invitation (please check your spam folder) within 6 hours of applying. To remain eligible for the summer internship program, be sure to finish the video interview within 5 business days of your application.

Application & Interview Timeline:

• October – First round interviews with top, qualified candidates.
• November - Interview panel with work team.
• December - All Summer 2026 offers will be extended by end of month.

Application Deadline: 10/21/2025