Network Engineer Internship (Summer 2026)

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 late May 2026

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 4 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 2027
• 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.

Pay Transparency

The position offers $27 per hour as a starting rate.

We offer competitive pay, comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, retirement benefits, maternity/paternity leave, flexible work arrangements, education reimbursement, wellness programs and more. Note, Citizens’ paid time off policy exceeds the mandatory, paid sick or paid time-away policy of every local and state jurisdiction in the United States. For an overview of our benefits, visit https://jobs.citizensbank.com/benefits

Hours and Work Schedule
Hours per Week: 40
Work Schedule: M-F 8:30am - 5pm

Equal Employment Opportunity

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