Company DescriptionZayo provides mission-critical bandwidth to the world’s most impactful companies, fueling the innovations that are transforming our society. Zayo’s 141,000-mile network in North America and Europe includes extensive metro connectivity to thousands of buildings and data centers. Zayo’s communications infrastructure solutions include dark fiber, private data networks, wavelengths, Ethernet, and dedicated Internet access. Zayo serves wireless and wireline carriers, media, tech, content, finance, healthcare and other large enterprises. - External FieldZayo provides mission-critical bandwidth to the world’s most impactful companies, fueling the innovations that are transforming our society. Zayo’s 133,000-mile network in North America and Europe includes extensive metro connectivity to thousands of buildings and data centers. Zayo’s communications infrastructure solutions include dark fiber, private data networks, wavelengths, Ethernet, dedicated Internet access, and colocation services. Zayo owns and operates a Tier 1 IP Backbone and 44 carrier-neutral data centers. Through its Cloudlink service, Zayo provides low latency private connectivity that attaches enterprises to their public cloud environments. Zayo serves wireless and wireline carriers, media, tech, content, finance, healthcare and other large enterprises. Zayo is seeking a motivated and talented Network Automation Engineer Intern to join our team. This internship provides a unique opportunity for students to gain hands-on experience in network automation and data analysis in the telecommunications industry. The Network Automation Engineer Intern will work closely with our experienced professionals on innovative projects aimed at optimizing network operations through automation solutions. - This role can be full time or part time. Hourly rate: $20 - $35 per hour commensurate with experience **Responsibilities**: - Assist in analyzing network data and identifying opportunities for automation and optimization.- - Support the development and implementation of automation scripts and tools using Python- and/or R, or Java, and some of the data base technologies.- Exposure to or use of AI engines, ML and pattern recognition for anomaly detections.- Contribute to the documentation of automation processes and procedures.- Participate in team meetings and project discussions to gain insights into network automation best practices. **Qualifications**: - Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Management, Data Analytics, Software Engineering, or related field.- Basic understanding of networking concepts and protocols.- Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Python, Java, or similar.- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.- Eagerness to learn and contribute to innovative projects in network automation. Preferred Qualifications- Familiarity with/exposure to AI (Artificial Intelligence) engines and ML (Machine Learning)- Knowledge of database technologies and SQL.- Ability to analyze data for different use cases- Previous internship or coursework in network automation or related fields.- Enthusiasm for exploring new technologies and approaches to automation. Zayo provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, provincial or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.