Data Center Engineer Intern - Summer 2027
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Salary$40/hr
LocationChicago
Work modeon-site
Typeinternship
SeniorityEntry
DepartmentTechnology
Company size501–1,000 people
PostedOct 12, 2026 · 3w ago
Verified live3d ago
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Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field and expected to graduate by Summer 2028
Interest in data center engineering
Familiarity with HP, IBM, and Dell Servers, Blades, SAN, and Cisco equipment
Familiarity with CAT5/6 and fiber optic cabling, as well as SFP's and other optic devices
Understanding of Windows and Linux server administration, including troubleshooting skills
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Ability work onsite at our Chicago office 5 days per week
Skills
HP servers
IBM servers
Dell servers
SAN
Cisco
CAT5
CAT6
fiber optic
SFP
Windows
Linux
About Us:
Founded 20 years ago and headquartered in Chicago, the DV Group of financial services firms has grown to more than 600 people operating throughout North America, Europe and Asia. Since spinning out of a large brokerage firm in 2016, DV Trading has rapidly scaled as an independent proprietary trading firm utilizing its own capital, trading strategies, and risk management methodologies to provide liquidity to worldwide financial markets and hedging opportunities to commodity producers and users. Now, DV group affiliates include two broker dealers, a cryptocurrency market making firm, and a bourgeoning investment adviser.
About the role
**Role Overview:**We are currently seeking a Data Center Engineer Intern to help maintain and optimize DV’s data center facilities. Throughout the summer internship, you’ll have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with the physical infrastructure behind a global trading firm.
Responsibilities:
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Work with enterprise servers, high-performance compute, storage, network equipment, racks, cabling, power, and datacenter infrastructure.
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Learn how equipment moves from design and procurement through staging, installation, cabling, testing, and production deployment.
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Gain experience with rack layouts, structured cabling, fiber, copper, power distribution, labeling, and infrastructure standards.
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Work alongside senior engineers, deploying infrastructure that directly supports trading and business operations.
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Learn how datacenters are designed for reliability, redundancy, serviceability, and operational risk management.
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Assist with hardware troubleshooting, upgrades, inventory, logistics, and lifecycle management.
Requirements:
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Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field and expected to graduate by Summer 2028
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Interest in data center engineering
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Familiarity with HP, IBM, and Dell Servers, Blades, SAN, and Cisco equipment
•
Familiarity with CAT5/6 and fiber optic cabling, as well as SFP’s and other optic devices
•
Understanding of Windows and Linux server administration, including troubleshooting skills
•
Ability work onsite at our Chicago office 5 days per week
•
Strong communication and collaboration skills
•
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Compensation Range: $40.00 per hour
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