AT A GLANCE

• You're a motivated rising junior or above student with a 3.0 GPA or higher seeking a degree in one of the following areas listed below from an accredited college or university:

  • Network Engineering
  • Network Operations
  • Software Engineering

• This is a learning-intensive program designed to give you essential business insights and hands-on experience in your field of choice. It's a full-time, 10-week commitment from JUNE 2, 2021 through AUGUST 6, 2021.

• Benefits include professional development sessions, networking opportunities, and mentorship.

THE SPECTRUM INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE

You have clear aspirations and are seeking a summer internship program that will help you meet them. Find it at Spectrum, named one of the Top 100 Internship Programs in the United States by WayUp. Our internships are designed to provide:

• Opportunities to gain new skills and elevate the ones you already have, all in a robust and forward-thinking business setting.
• First-rate, hands-on experience in the telecommunications industry.
• Opportunities to connect you with people who can give you a better understanding of the industry and help you accomplish real goals you can add to your résumé, this includes assigning you a formal mentor and interactions with senior executives.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT IN THIS ROLE

As a Spectrum Intern, you'll be essential to two teams - your respective department and your Intern peer group. Department and team-focused projects account for about 80% of your schedule. You'll spend the other 20% on professional development sessions and networking activities, including the Kickoff Conference on June 2, webinars, community service, cross-functional project, and final presentations.

Internship responsibilities may include:

Data Integrity position is responsible for documenting and maintaining the accuracy of the Spectrum Enterprise network. Actively support all efforts to enhance the quality, consistently, and accuracy for all Network Inventory Management systems to correctly represent the Spectrum Enterprise network. Assist in validating network designs adhere to the standards set forth by Spectrum Enterprise. Work with CLI across multiple platforms such as Cisco, Juniper, Nokia, Rad and Adva. Makes decisions on moderately complex to complex issues regarding technical approach for project components, and work is performed without direction.

HERE'S WHAT IT TAKES TO GET STARTED

Required qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited College or University completing a Bachelor's Degree or Advanced Degree
• Must have at least a 3.0 GPA or greater in current program
• Ability to travel locally to Spectrum Intern development events and activities throughout the program
• Authorization to work in the U.S. without restrictions or need for future sponsorship

Preferred qualifications:

• Ability to perform duties in a very fast pace environment and ability to learn new technology quickly
• Ability to read, write and speak the English language
• Ability to understand complex technical documentation, processes, and problem resolution.
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Basic data networking knowledge (OSI Model, TCP/IP, Optical Transport)
• Basic knowledge and skill of creating and manipulating reports within Excel or other similar software
• Basic knowledge in network design, network architecture, protocols and network topology
• Basic knowledge in using ticketing and software tools to support the current operations.
• Basic knowledge of basic network devices and basic network appliances
• Basic scripting skills (python, R, etc.,) is a plus.
• Basic understanding of optical transmission technologies including SONET, DWDM, CWDM, and EPON services.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office

For more information on Spectrum's benefits, please click here .

Charter Communications, Inc. is a leading broadband connectivity company and cable operator serving more than 32 million customers in 41 states through its Spectrum brand. Over an advanced communications network, the company offers a full range of state-of-the-art residential and business services including Spectrum Internet®, TV, Mobile and Voice.