Cloud Infrastructure Intern at apexanalytix in Greensboro, NC

Summary: APEX Analytix is a leading provider of procure-to-pay solutions, known for its innovative approach and trusted by global clients. The Cloud Infrastructure Intern will work alongside seasoned engineers, gaining hands-on experience with enterprise cloud technologies, Kubernetes, and Linux systems while contributing to real projects and documentation. Responsibilities: - Get hands-on with KVM/Kubevirt virtual machine deployments alongside senior engineers - Dive into Kubernetes cluster configuration and health monitoring in real on-premises environments - Test and document Helm chart deployments and ingress configurations - Learn container security best practices and resource optimization in a live setting - Take part in real Linux server administration — patching, log analysis, and performance monitoring - Apply OS hardening techniques using proven runbooks and security standards - Sharpen your troubleshooting instincts on Linux systems with guidance from experienced engineers - Build and maintain live monitoring dashboards in Prometheus and Grafana - Write Bash and Python automation scripts that actually get used - Contribute to real incident response workflows by gathering diagnostics and analyzing logs - Shadow senior engineers through hands-on server maintenance, firmware upgrades, and hardware diagnostics - Help manage inventory for servers, SAN/NAS storage, and network equipment in our data center - Own and improve infrastructure documentation, runbooks, and internal wikis - Collaborate daily with DevOps and Engineering teams on real projects - Bring fresh ideas to the table — your perspective matters here Required Qualifications: - Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field - Working knowledge of Linux (Ubuntu, CentOS, or RHEL) even if it's just from coursework or personal tinkering - Familiarity with virtualization or containerization concepts such as VMs, Docker, or Kubernetes - Some scripting experience in Bash or Python — side projects and labs absolutely count - Strong communicator who can document clearly and collaborate well with a team - Self-starter with genuine curiosity and a desire to grow fast in a real-world environment Preferred Qualifications: - Hands-on Kubernetes or Docker experience from labs, personal projects, or open-source contributions - Exposure to cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP - Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform or Ansible - Solid networking fundamentals: TCP/IP, DNS, VLANs, and firewalls - Familiarity with observability tools like Prometheus or Grafana Required Skills: Linux Administration, Kubernetes, Virtualization, Containerization, Bash Scripting, Python Scripting, Infrastructure Automation, Prometheus, Grafana, Docker, Cloud Platforms, Networking Fundamentals, Curiosity