Database Administrator Intern Jobs (NOW HIRING)

This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

At a Glance

• You’re a motivated student with a current 3.0 GPA or higher currently pursuing a degree in one of the following areas from an accredited college or university:
  
  • Information Technology
• This is a paid, full-time, 11-week internship designed to give you real-world experience and meaningful exposure to the telecommunications industry in your chosen field.
• Internship program runs from May 26 through August 6, 2027.
• In addition to role-specific projects, you’ll take part in professional development sessions, networking opportunities, mentorship and experiences that help you grow personally and professionally.

The Spectrum Internship Experience
As part of America’s Connectivity Company®, you’ll join a team that serves millions of customers and communities nationwide, while gaining valuable insight into the work that powers connection every day.

Throughout the summer, you’ll contribute to meaningful work, strengthen your skills and have opportunities to:

• Grow your skills in a dynamic, innovative business environment.
• Build connections with team members and senior leaders who can help you better understand our business and what it’s like to work here.
• Learn from a mentor, who can provide guidance, support and career advice.  

What you can expect in this role  

As a Spectrum intern, you’ll spend the summer working alongside two teams: your respective department and your intern cohort.

Department and team-focused projects account for about 80% of your schedule. You’ll spend the other 20% on internship experiences that include a kickoff conference, professional development sessions and networking activities, webinars, community service, cross-functional projects and final presentations.

This experience is designed to help you explore your interests, expand your network and leave with a deeper understanding of both your field and the impact of our business.

Internship responsibilities may include:

• The team supports enterprise database environments across on-premises and cloud platforms through administration, lifecycle management, security, engineering, automation, and analytics. The intern will rotate through various teams to gain hands-on experience with database provisioning, performance tuning, security compliance, and cloud operations. Exposure includes data warehouse support, business intelligence, machine learning, and automation tools. This role provides practical experience and insight into how database and data teams collaborate to support and optimize critical business data systems in a cross-functional environment.
• Assist DBA teams in Oracle, SQL Server, and NoSQL environments with tuning, capacity review, troubleshooting, and provisioning.
• Support database lifecycle tasks including provisioning, patching, upgrades, migrations, and decommissioning.
• Participate in database security activities, vulnerability management, and audit support (PCI/SOX).
• Gain experience in data warehouse and cloud operations, including AWS Redshift, scripting, monitoring, and deployments.
• Collaborate with engineering, analytics, and automation teams on POCs, dashboards, APIs, machine learning, and automation with Ansible/Nebula.

Required Qualifications

• Must be a rising senior with an expected graduation date between December 2027 and May 2028
• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited College or University completing a bachelor’s degree
• Must have at least a 3.0 GPA or greater in current program
• Ability to travel locally to Spectrum intern development events and activities throughout the program
• Authorization to work in the U.S. without restrictions or need for future sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic understanding of computers, data, and technology concepts, with an interest in learning about databases and enterprise systems.
• Introductory knowledge of SQL, Python, or another scripting language.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office or similar tools, especially for documenting work, organizing information, and communicating clearly.
• Strong problem-solving, attention to detail, and willingness to ask questions and learn from multiple technical teams.
• Ability to work collaboratively, follow instructions, manage assigned tasks, and adapt to new tools and technologies quickly.

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Qualifications:

Required Qualifications

• Must be a rising senior with an expected graduation date between December 2027 and May 2028
• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited College or University completing a bachelor’s degree
• Must have at least a 3.0 GPA or greater in current program
• Ability to travel locally to Spectrum intern development events and activities throughout the program
• Authorization to work in the U.S. without restrictions or need for future sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic understanding of computers, data, and technology concepts, with an interest in learning about databases and enterprise systems.
• Introductory knowledge of SQL, Python, or another scripting language.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office or similar tools, especially for documenting work, organizing information, and communicating clearly.
• Strong problem-solving, attention to detail, and willingness to ask questions and learn from multiple technical teams.
• Ability to work collaboratively, follow instructions, manage assigned tasks, and adapt to new tools and technologies quickly.

Employment Type: Intern