Data Center Engineering Intern

About Us

One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we’re on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We’re looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.

What You'll Do

The Mobility lab team is responsible for the creation of new environments, as well as the operational support of existing ones. Viasat works closely with other lab facility managers to ensure clean, compliant, and operational labs that Viasat’s developers and customers can use. Requests are received daily for new labs as well as fixes and improvements to these labs and it is the responsibility of the Mobility lab team to fulfill such requests.

The day-to-day

The intern will help build a new APC system for monitoring, management and securing in the Carlsbad Commercial Air lab datacenter. This requires integration with existing network and deployed systems and documenting the as-built procedures as well as a framework for supporting the deployed systems. You will work directly with other datacenter engineers to deploy these systems as well as cross-team with professionals from other functions that will assist in network integration.

Examples of day-to-day tasks include

APC appliance deployment and administrationLinux and windows administrationSecurity posturing and implementationNetwork monitoring and managementDatacenter operations

What You'll Need

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering or a related fieldA basic knowledge of IP addressing and subnetsKnowledge of cable standards (ethernet, coax, etc.)Understanding of LAN/WAN networksA willingness to learn new systems and technologiesTroubleshooting skillsAbility to work on a geographically distributed teamStrong written and oral communication skillsAbility to commit to a 10-12 week summer internship

What Will Help You On The Job

Scripting experience using Python, JavaScript, REST or equivalent languageVMWare or AWS/Cloud experienceBasic automation experienceKnowledge or experience with tools such as Git, Artifactory, Jenkins, Puppet, Ansible, DockerOrganization and time-management skills

Salary range

$21 - $66 / hourly

At Viasat, we consider many factors when it comes to compensation, including the scope of the position as well as your background and experience. Base pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Learn more about Viasat’s comprehensive benefit offerings that are focused on your holistic health and wellness at careers.viasat.com/LifeAtViasat/Benefits.

EEO statement

Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this on-line application, please click here.