Cloud Network Engineering Intern

Company Summary
EchoStar builds solutions that help families and communities stay connected. We'll launch your career and empower you to change lives.
Our brands include Boost Mobile, DISH TV, Gen Mobile, Hughes and Sling TV. We serve millions of customers with offerings ranging from satellite to streaming services and global to personal networking solutions.
Department Summary
At EchoStar, hard work is rewarded with limitless opportunities. We're looking at more than your education and previous work experience, we want individuals who are bright, energetic and ambitious. We believe the critical thinking skills you learn in college can be applied across a variety of business functions, regardless of your major. The opportunities at EchoStar will provide you with a potential fast track for career advancement.
Our internship program is designed to give you comprehensive experience in the fast-paced world of wireless and technology industries. With hands-on field experience and business projects, you will get an in-depth look at how our business works and where you fit into it. Help us build our brand while we help you build yours.
Our interns partner with teams across EchoStar working to drive our latest game-changing innovation. Our internship is a 10 week, in-person experience that is paid hourly with eligible overtime. Interns are given a business project(s) to complete over the summer and present their results to leadership and their peers. EchoStar provides each intern with a manager to support them with the execution of their project.
All opportunities are located in Denver, CO unless otherwise stated.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
EchoStar has an exciting opportunity for a Cloud Network Engineering Intern . This position will be located at our office in Littleton, CO.
Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the design and implementation of cloud networking components such as virtual networks, subnets, routing, virtual gateways, and firewalls across public cloud platforms
• Help support and enhance connectivity between on-prem infrastructure and cloud environments using VPNs and private connectivity solutions (e.g., Direct Connect or equivalents)
• Gain hands-on experience using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation) to deploy and manage cloud network resources consistently and repeatedly
• Assist in evaluating and using open-source AI/ML tools for network visibility, anomaly detection, capacity insights, or configuration analysis (e.g., Python-based ML libraries, open-source observability platforms)
• Work with cloud-native load balancing, DNS, NAT, and traffic management services to support modern application architectures
• Help document "as-is" and "to-be" cloud network architectures, including insights derived from automation and AI-assisted analysis

Skills, Experience and Requirements
Education and Experience:

• GPA 3.3 or above
• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program, in a related field of study
• Must have 60 credit hours completed by May 2026

Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of the OSI model, TCP/IP, IP addressing, routing concepts, and BGP protocol fundamentals
• Exposure to at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, or GCP) through coursework, labs, or personal projects
• Basic experience with Python or similar languages used for automation and data analysis
• Familiarity with open-source AI/ML frameworks or tools (e.g., Python ML libraries, open-source observability or analytics platforms) is a plus, but not required
• Ability to analyze complex systems and apply data-driven thinking to troubleshoot and optimize network behavior
• Desire to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, learning directly from experienced network engineers

Visa sponsorship not available for this role
Salary Ranges
Compensation: $18.00/Hour - $24.00/Hour
Benefits
We offer versatile health perks, including flexible spending accounts, HSA, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, career opportunities, and a flexible time away plan; all benefits can be viewed here: DISH Benefits .
Candidates need to successfully complete a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test and DMV check. Our company is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where every individual has the opportunity to succeed. We are dedicated to providing individuals with criminal or arrest records a fair chance of employment in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.
The posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days. The active posting will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled.
We pride ourselves on developing and promoting talent as an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. EchoStar will accommodate the sincerely held religious beliefs of employees if such accommodations are not undue hardships and are otherwise within the bounds of applicable law. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with local, state, and federal law. You may redact any information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of school/graduation from your application documents before submission and throughout our application process.
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