Data Center Engineering Intern

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.

The Mobility lab team is responsible for the creation of new environments, as well as the operational support of existing ones. Requests for new labs, fixes and improvements to these labs come in daily, and it is the responsibility of this Mobility lab team to fulfill such requests. To this end, we requires assistance in delivering and sustaining operational labs and supporting systems to both internal and external stakeholders.

This intern will help build a new lab datacenter by helping to build out racks of equipment based on supplied design. This will also require cabling and labeling as well as building out the network and systems that have been installed. Finally, the candidate will work to document the as-built procedures as well as a framework for supporting the deployed systems. You will work directly with other datacenter mid to senior level engineers while working to deploy these systems as well as cross-biz teams that will assist in network integration.

• Datacenter build out - Rack and stack, cabling, labeling and documentation
• Linux and windows administration
• Security posturing and implementation
• Network monitoring and management
• Datacenter operations and best practices

• A willingness to learn new systems and technologies
• A basic knowledge of IP addressing and subnets
• Knowledge of cable standards (ethernet, coax, etc.)
• Understanding of LAN/WAN networks
• Good troubleshooting skills
• Exceptional organizing and time-management skills

• Scripting experience using Python, JavaScript, REST or equivalent language.
• VMWare or AWS/Cloud experience
• Basic automation experience
• Knowledge or experience with tools such as Git, Artifactory, Jenkins, Puppet, Ansible, Docker
• Data center experience

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.