DevOps Engineer - Summer Internship

Seagate's IT Global Infrastructure Services (GIS) organization is seeking an intern to optimize and continuously improve our business processes and projects. The intern willassist with IT Infrastructure team with the Kubernetes cluster operator role to automate the support activities, analyze and provide key insights to optimize the microservices environment for efficiency and better ROI.

As a part of the Global Infrastructure Services team, our goal is to provide reliable compute, storage and network services to all Seagate factories and design center operations. Our motto is to architect and transform our compute/storage/network systems with standard consistent architecture globally to achieve stability, service agility, simplified support, and ease of management by any Administrators across the globe. Seagate is the leader in enterprise and cloud storage solutions, 40% of the world's data is stored on Seagate devices.

• Understand the Kubernetes cluster operator role and find ways to optimize the supportability of this platform.
• Inventory the Kubernetes microservices, analyze its distribution and usage, trend its weekly/monthly/yearly growth from compute/storage perspective, and find means to optimize this environment for efficiency.
• Analyze the security best practices across the infrastructure, ensuring Infosec compliance is met.
• Write and maintain scripts and tools (mostly Python & Bash based scripting) to streamline processes and ensure operational efficiency.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and management using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or similar technologies.
• Produce documentation for tasks completed, according to established standards
• Demonstrate good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.

• UNIX and Linux system administration experience: ssh, monitoring processes, attaching storage, cleaning disk space, tailing logs, etc.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP, Linux operating system, file systems, disk/storage technologies and storage protocols
• Proficiency in a high-level language like Python and/or Shell Scripting
• Good understanding on Automation and configuration management tools such as Ansible, Terraform, PowerShell
• A desire to write tools and applications to automate work rather than do things manually
• Familiarity with tools for monitoring and system alerting
• Professional and positive communication skills
• Ability to proactively identify and resolve issues.
• Must be comfortable with ambiguity and be a resourceful, savvy professional that is committed to finding solutions and making an impact.
• Previous internship and/or project experience is a plus

• Knowledgeable in Linux, Windows, and VMware infrastructure
• This role requires working collaboratively, strong communication, a heightened attention to detail, superb organization, and collaboration with a wide variety of stakeholders across the globe.
• Self-motivated, independent and a team player with strong analytical skills.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or computer engineering or related fields and must be enrolled in Fall 2025 classes.

Our Normandale campus spans two suburbs, Edina and Bloomington, and serves as the Recording Head development and manufacturing arm of Seagate. Located in the heart of a bustling community, Seagate offers an on-site cafe, or if you prefer, you can drive to one of many restaurants just minutes away. Need to grab a gift over lunch time? Shopping is abundant in the area. If working out is your thing, the on-site fully equipped fitness center hosts wellness programs, outdoor activities, tournaments and group workouts. Looking for something more laid back? Reset in one of our meditation rooms, or simply take a walk around our indoor walking path. On-site cultural festivals, celebrations and community volunteer opportunities also abound.#internship

The estimated base wage range for this position is $22 - $29/hr. The individual base wage is based on work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Seagate offers comprehensive benefits to its eligible Interns, including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and participation in the employee stock purchase plan. Seagate also offers Interns12 paid holidays and a minimum of 48 hours of paid sick leave. The benefits for this position are based on a 24 to 40-hour-per-week schedule for a full calendar year and may differ depending on work location and tenure with the Company

Location: Normandale, United States

Travel: None