IT & Cloud Intern (Summer 2027)

Location: Greensboro, NC, USA • Experience Level: Internship • Reports To: Director, Infrastructure

About the Role

This isn’t a typical internship of coffee runs and meeting observations. As a Cloud Infrastructure Intern at APEX Analytix you’ll work side‑by‑side with seasoned engineers on real production systems, learning the technologies that power enterprise cloud environments for Fortune 500 clients worldwide. You’ll gain hands‑on experience with Kubernetes, Linux, and infrastructure automation while contributing to live projects.

Responsibilities

• Virtualization & Kubernetes
  • Deploy KVM/KubeVirt virtual machines alongside senior engineers.
  • Configure and monitor Kubernetes clusters in on‑premises environments.
  • Test and document Helm chart deployments and ingress configurations.
  • Learn container security best practices and resource optimization.
• Linux Administration
  • Perform Linux server administration tasks such as patching, log analysis, and performance monitoring.
  • Apply OS hardening techniques using established runbooks and security standards.
  • Develop troubleshooting skills on Linux systems with guidance from experienced engineers.
• Automation & Monitoring
  • Build and maintain live monitoring dashboards in Prometheus and Grafana.
  • Write Bash and Python automation scripts that are used in production.
  • Contribute to incident‑response workflows by gathering diagnostics and analyzing logs.
• Infrastructure & Hardware
  • Shadow senior engineers during server maintenance, firmware upgrades, and hardware diagnostics.
  • Help manage inventory for servers, SAN/NAS storage, and network equipment in the data center.
• Documentation & Teamwork
  • Own and improve infrastructure documentation, runbooks, and internal wikis.
  • Collaborate daily with DevOps and Engineering teams on real projects.
  • Bring fresh ideas to the table; your perspective matters.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Working knowledge of Linux (Ubuntu, CentOS, or RHEL), even if gained through coursework or personal tinkering.
• Familiarity with virtualization or containerization concepts such as VMs, Docker, or Kubernetes.
• Some scripting experience in Bash or Python; side projects and labs count.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to document clearly and collaborate effectively.
• Self‑starter with genuine curiosity and a desire to grow quickly in a real‑world environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands‑on experience with Kubernetes or Docker from labs, personal projects, or open‑source contributions.
• Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Experience with infrastructure‑as‑code tools like Terraform or Ansible.
• Solid networking fundamentals: TCP/IP, DNS, VLANs, and firewalls.
• Familiarity with observability tools such as Prometheus or Grafana.

Benefits

• Work on enterprise‑grade infrastructure used by some of the world’s largest companies from day one.
• Learn from senior engineers with deep expertise in KubeVirt, Kubernetes, and high‑availability clustering.
• Gain real exposure to DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and modern automation tools.
• Join a collaborative, supportive team that invests in your growth and development.
• Build a standout resume with genuine, production‑level experience.