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Illumio
Headquarters
Intern
On-site
Support and Services
The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include responsibilities of the job, education, location, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and internal equity, alignment with market data, or applicable laws.
At Illumio we offer a wide range of benefits to our eligible team members. Our benefit programs vary by location and can include Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage – Health and Dependent Savings Accounts – Life and Disability Programs – Paid Parental Leave – Voluntary Benefit Programs – Company Sponsored Wellness Program – Wellness Reimbursement Program - Retirement Savings – Equity Opportunities – Paid time off and Paid Holidays – Employee Incentive Program.
Illumio is the leader in ransomware and breach containment, redefining how organizations contain cyberattacks and enable operational resilience. Powered by the Illumio AI Security Graph, our breach containment platform identifies and contains threats across hybrid multi-cloud environments – stopping the spread of attacks before they become disasters.
Recognized as a Leader in the Forrester Wave™ for Microsegmentation, Illumio enables Zero Trust, strengthening cyber resilience for the infrastructure, systems, and organizations that keep the world running.
This is a 12 week internship program beginning on May 26th 2026 or June 22nd 2026
Location: Onsite 5 day's a week at Headquarters in Sunnyvale, CA
Our Team's Vision:
We are looking for a motivated intern who is interested in backend, platform, or site reliability engineering (SRE). This internship will provide hands-on experience with cloud infrastructure, automation, and modern SRE tools. You will work alongside our Operations, Platform, and Engineering teams to help support the latest Illumio products and learn how large-scale, secure, and highly available systems are built and maintained.
Learn how to design and support scalable and reliable cloud infrastructure
Assist engineers in monitoring, troubleshooting, and improving platform and application reliability
Gain exposure to Kubernetes, Docker, and cloud-native technologies
Help automate tasks and processes using scripting languages (Python, Go, or others)
Work with engineers to strengthen security, compliance, and observability of systems
Shadow engineers in incident management and root cause analysis
Participate in team meetings and collaborate on projects to support ongoing initiatives.
Currently enrolled in a full-time Bachelors degree program in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, with an expected graduation date in Winter 2026/Spring 2027
Familiarity with at least one programming or scripting language (Python, Java, Go, or similar)
Knowledge in cloud technologies such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
Basic understanding of Linux/Unix systems and networking concepts
Curiosity about automation, Infrastructure as Code (eg. Terraform), and containerization (eg. Docker, Kubernetes)
Eagerness to learn, ask questions, and contribute in a collaborative environment
Hands-on experience working with large-scale cloud systems
Exposure to industry-standard tools for monitoring, observability, and automation
Mentorship from experienced engineers in SRE, DevOps, and platform engineering
The opportunity to contribute to real-world projects that support Illumio’s cloud platform
Compensation: $ 37 USD
Our Commitment:
Illumio believes that an environment of unique backgrounds, experiences, viewpoints, and individual contributions drives our success and makes us stronger together. We are dedicated to creating and maintaining a diverse culture and emphasizing inclusion and belonging.
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All official job offers from our company are extended directly by our recruitment team and will be sent through an official E-Signature document for your review and signature. Please be aware that we do not ask for any personal information in the process of extending offers of employment, such as financial details or social security numbers. Upon acceptance of any offer, we will request such information as part of the onboarding process prior to or on your first day of employment, and only after completing a background check through an authorized third-party vendor. If you receive any communication asking for personal details outside of these processes, please contact us immediately to verify the authenticity of the request. Your security is important to us, and we are committed to a safe and transparent hiring experience.
For roles in San Francisco and Los Angeles: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, Illumio will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Compensation Range: $37.00