Alternate Locations: Radnor, PA (Pennsylvania); Charlotte, NC (North Carolina)
Work Arrangement: Hybrid : Employee will work 3 days a week in a Lincoln office
Relocation assistance: : is not available for this opportunity.
Requisition #: 75443
The Role at a Glance We are excited to bring on a Platform Management / Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) Intern to join our Workplace Solutions technology team in a hybrid environment.
The Platform Management team supports Lincoln Financial Group's Workplace Solutions division by maintaining and optimizing our cloud infrastructure, monitoring systems, and automation capabilities. You will work alongside experienced engineers to ensure our platforms are reliable, scalable, and efficient.
As a Platform Management / SRE Intern, you will gain hands-on experience with cloud technologies, infrastructure automation, and operational excellence practices. You will support monitoring dashboards, assist with automation scripts, participate in incident response learning, and contribute to documentation that helps our team maintain world-class reliability.
Our Internship dates are from June 1, 2026 - August 7, 2026.
What you'll be doing - You will assist with monitoring cloud infrastructure health by reviewing dashboards, alerts, and system metrics to identify potential issues
- You will create and maintain documentation for platform processes, runbooks, and best practices to support team knowledge sharing
- You will develop automation scripts using Python or Bash to reduce manual tasks and improve operational efficiency
- You will support incident response activities by gathering data, documenting timelines, and contributing to post-incident reviews
- You will participate in infrastructure-as-code initiatives by learning and using tools like CloudFormation, Terraform, or AWS CDK under mentorship
- You will collaborate with senior engineers to implement monitoring improvements using tools such as CloudWatch, Datadog, or Prometheus
- You will contribute to CI/CD pipeline improvements by testing, documenting, and suggesting enhancements to deployment processes
- You will analyze system performance data and trending metrics to identify optimization opportunities and present findings to the team
- You will shadow on-call engineers to learn incident management, troubleshooting methodologies, and communication best practices during critical events
- You will research emerging technologies and SRE best practices, preparing presentations or documentation to share learnings with the team
What we're looking for Must-haves:
- Currently pursuing or completed a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field
- Coursework in operating systems, networking, databases, or distributed systems preferred
- College Junior
Technical Skills:
- Basic proficiency in at least one programming or scripting language (Python, Bash, PowerShell, or similar)
- Fundamental understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform)
- Familiarity with Linux/Unix command line and basic system administration
- Experience with Git version control and collaborative development workflows
- Understanding of networking concepts (DNS, HTTP, TCP/IP)
Desirable Skills:
- Exposure to containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Basic knowledge of infrastructure-as-code concepts
- Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools
- Understanding of CI/CD pipeline concepts
- AWS Cloud Practitioner certification or equivalent (or willingness to obtain)
- Personal projects or GitHub portfolio demonstrating technical curiosity
Core Competencies:
- Strong problem-solving abilities and analytical thinking
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
- Eagerness to learn new technologies and methodologies
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
- Comfortable with ambiguity and adaptable to changing priorities
Application Deadline Applications for this position will be accepted through December 5, 2025 subject to earlier closure due to applicant volume
What's it like to work here? At Lincoln Financial, we love what we do. We make meaningful contributions each and every day to empower our customers to take charge of their lives. Working alongside dedicated and talented colleagues, we build fulfilling careers and stronger communities through a company that values our unique perspectives, insights and contributions and invests in programs that empower each of us to take charge of our own future.
What's in it for YOU: - Potential to turn into a full-time position after graduation
- Receive ongoing coaching and mentoring
- Add value to the organization through meaningful work
- Effective productivity/technology tools and training
- Professional Development Workshops
- Gain exposure to senior executives and build a valuable network of peers, managers, and leaders across the company
The pay range for this position is $19 to $22 an hour with
anticipated pay for new hires between the minimum and midpoint of the range and could vary above and below the listed range as permitted by applicable law. Pay is based on non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to work experience, education, location, licensure requirements, proficiency and qualifications required for the role. The base pay is just one component of Lincoln's total rewards package for employees. In addition, the role may be eligible for the Annual Incentive Program, which is discretionary and based on the performance of the company, business unit and individual. Other rewards may include long-term incentives, sales incentives and Lincoln's standard benefits package.
About The Company Lincoln Financial (NYSE: LNC) helps people to confidently plan for their version of a successful future. We focus on identifying a clear path to financial security, with products including annuities, life insurance, group protection, and retirement plan services.
With our 120-year track record of expertise and integrity, millions of customers trust our solutions and service to help put their goals in reach.
Lincoln Financial Distributors, a broker-dealer, is the wholesale distribution organization of Lincoln Financial. Lincoln Financial is the marketing name for Lincoln Financial Corporation and its affiliates including The Lincoln National Life Insurance Company, Fort Wayne, IN, and Lincoln Life & Annuity Company of New York, Syracuse, NY. Lincoln Financial affiliates, their distributors, and their respective employees, representatives and/or insurance agents do not provide tax, accounting or legal advice.
Lincoln is committed to creating an inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
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