Software CI/CD Engineer Intern, Viasat Government

Viasat
$20.91 - $56.97
relocation assistance
United States, Georgia, Duluth
1725 Breckinridge Plaza (Show on map)
Jan 06, 2026
About us 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. What you'll do We are seeking a CI/CD Automation Software Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for implementing, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins and GitHub Actions for automated deployment, testing, and system provisioning. You will build and manage infrastructure-as-code using Ansible, Terraform, and similar tools, and create automated test environments that simulate production-like systems for performance and scale testing. The day-to-day You will work with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot system issues, improve system reliability, and deploy updates. Your role will also involve developing and maintaining tooling and scripts in Python and Bash. Internship Program Details: You will work onsite at a Viasat office location for the duration of your internship. Viasat embraces a flexible work environment and onsite/hybrid work is determined by individual roles and teams. Housing and relocation assistance are available to interns pending eligibility. To ensure equity across our intern population, intern compensation is pre-determined based on a variety of factors including: role, location, and final graduation date. Intern compensation is non-negotiable. What you'll need Requirements: Education: Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, engineering or a related field To be eligible for this position your final graduation date must fall between December 2026 and August 2027 Internship Dates: You must be available to work 40 hours/week for the full duration of the internship program as outlined in the cohort dates below. Limited exceptions may be granted. Viasat offers two options based on semester and quarter academic calendars: Cohort 1: May 18, 2026 - August 14, 2026 Cohort 2: June 22, 2026 - September 18, 2026 Citizenship: This position requires U.S. Citizenship OR U.S. permanent resident status Additional: Familiarity with Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and/or Git Strong scripting ability with Python and/or Bash Familiarity with Ansible and/or similar tool A strong understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS) Experience configuring and troubleshooting network protocols (DHCP, DNS, firewall rules, VPNs, etc.) What will help you on the job * Hands-on experience in automated testing, including integration and system-level testing * Familiarity with monitoring and alerting tools like Prometheus and Grafana * Experience working on Agile/Scrum-based DevOps teams Salary range $20.91 - $56.97 / hourly. For specific work locations within San Jose, the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, the base pay range for this role is $25.96 - $67.07/ hourly At Viasat, we consider many factors when it comes to compensation, including the scope of the position as well as your background and experience. Base pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Learn more about Viasat's comprehensive benefit offerings that are focused on your holistic health and wellness at careers.viasat.com/LifeAtViasat/Benefits. EEO Statement 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.