Intern - Network Engineer - Summer 2026 - Remote Eligible

Internship Opportunity

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.

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.

The Main Responsibilities

Lumen's Architecture Engineering & Technology organization is looking for a Network Engineer Intern on our Vyvx team. The Vyvx engineering team is responsible for the network equipment utilized daily to provide industry leading video transport across the world for some of the biggest events in broadcasting! Day-to-day responsibilities:

• Shadow network engineers and perform assigned tasks
• Gain exposure to different network devices and automation control systems
• Perform network troubleshooting tasks
• Join maintenance windows and understand upgrading process
• Partner with operations to understand and perform traffic migration strategies and processes

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 2028
• Preferred fields include but not limited to: Telecommunication, Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering/Computer Science

Knowledge and/or experience in any of the following categories:

• Linux Administration
• Knowledge of shell scripting (Bash, etc.)
• System performance tuning and troubleshooting
• Kubernetes
• Cluster setup, scaling, and maintenance
• Helm charts for application deployment
• RBAC, namespaces, and network policies
• Troubleshooting pods, nodes, and control plane components
• Containerization
• Docker image creation, optimization, and registry management
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Terraform, Ansible, or Pulumi for provisioning and configuration
• GitOps workflows and CI/CD pipeline integration
• Experience with AWS or GCP

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 candidate
• November – Interview panel with work team
• December – All Summer 2026 offers will be extended by end of month

Background Screening: If you are selected for a position, there will be a background screen, which may include checks for criminal records and/or motor vehicle reports and/or drug screening, depending on the position requirements. For more information on these checks, please refer to the Post Offer section of our FAQ page.

Equal Employment Opportunities: We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic characteristic or information, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, family status, pregnancy, or other legally protected status (collectively, "protected statuses"). We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training.

Disclaimer: The job responsibilities described above indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to include a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities for this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on evolving business needs and conditions. In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. Please be advised that Lumen does not require any form of payment from job applicants during the recruitment process. All legitimate job openings will be posted on our official website or communicated through official company email addresses. If you encounter any job offers that request payment in exchange for employment at Lumen, they are not for employment with us, but may relate to another company with a similar name.