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Network and Security Automation Intern

Richmond Hill, ON
  • Number of positions available : 1

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  • Starting date : 1 position to fill as soon as possible

About Compugen Compugen is Canada's largest privately-owned Technology Ally. To innovate industries, transform businesses, connect communities, and drive meaningful change, we must think bigger, reach broader, and act bolder. Through knowledge, curiosity, and collaboration, Compugen helps organizations delivering experience by design. This is what it means to be human-centered and technology-enabled.

Dreaming, designing, and delivering isn't just a mantra for us - it's a way of life. We believe that technology is the conduit, but our people - they are the connection that truly makes the magic happen!
Our Culture We are a human-centered culture where we prioritize your well-being and are invested in helping you reach your fullest potential. We're not only focused on achieving our goals - we're dedicated to helping you achieve yours.

If you're relentlessly curious, driven to make a difference, and collaborative at the core, then you belong with us.
Position Overview: We are seeking motivated and technically adept intern to join our Network and Security team. The Network and Security Automation Intern role is a unique opportunity to work with a professional services team specializing in wired and wireless network deployments using Cisco, Fortinet, Aruba, and Palo Alto products. The intern will contribute by creating automation tools that streamline network device deployments, enabling our consultants to work more efficiently.

*Please note: This role will be full-time hours (37.5 hours per week), for a duration of 4 months (May 5 to August 22, 2025) at a rate of $22.00/hour.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Collaborate with network consultants to understand deployment workflows and identify opportunities for automation
  • Develop and maintain Ansible playbooks to automate network device configuration and deployment
  • Utilize Git for version control to manage and document scripts and automation tools
  • Employ Azure DevOps to build, test, and deploy automation solutions
  • Create and test infrastructure as code (IaC) solutions using Terraform
  • Work in a containerized development environment using Docker and Visual Studio Code
  • Design and manage development environments with dev containers to ensure consistency
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues in automation scripts and tools during deployments
  • Document processes, tools, and best practices for the broader team
Skills & Qualifications:
  • Basic knowledge of networking concepts (e.g., VLANs, IP addressing, routing, and security)
  • Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python, YAML) and/or configuration management tools like Ansible
  • Experience or coursework in version control systems (e.g., Git)
  • Interest in automation and developing tools for real-world applications
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and in a team
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • You must be comfortable working in a hybrid work model with a combination of remote plus onsite work
Preferred Skills
  • Familiarity with any of the following platforms: Cisco, Fortinet, Aruba, Palo Alto
  • Experience with containerization technologies like Docker
  • Knowledge of infrastructure as code principles and tools like Terraform
  • Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps workflows
  • Understanding of cloud platforms such as Azure
What Compugen Offers You:
  • Exciting, fast-paced challenging work environment
  • A culture where authenticity and diversity are valued
  • Professional development
  • Participation in Women in Technology Network
  • Opportunities to give back to our local communities
  • Collaborative supportive team members
  • Hybrid work with the flexibility of being in the office at least 1-day per week
Equity Statement At Compugen, we're committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, actively recruiting from all groups. We provide accommodation upon request to all applicants during the recruitment process. At Compugen, we believe that everyone deserves a seat at the table. If you require an accommodation, our People & Culture representative will work with you to meet your needs.


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