As a Network Engineering Intern on Cloudflare’s Edge Network & Backbone team in Sydney, you will work closely with senior network engineers to maintain and expand the company's global edge network. Your day-to-day responsibilities include provisioning capacity, monitoring network health using AI-enabled tools, triaging faults, creating operational documentation, and participating in structured troubleshooting sessions. You must have a strong foundation in networking concepts like BGP and OSI model, along with experience in scripting languages such as Python or Bash. Familiarity with multiple vendor operating systems and Linux system administration is beneficial. This role offers unique hands-on experience working on real infrastructure that supports millions of websites and users, providing an unparalleled opportunity to learn from experienced engineers and contribute meaningfully to the network operations team.
Provision and configure network hardware and software following established playbooks.
Monitor network health using AI-enabled tools and document findings for issue resolution.
Triage and investigate network issues in collaboration with internal teams.
Create and maintain operational documentation to improve team efficiency.
Participate in structured troubleshooting sessions focusing on BGP, routing, and hardware faults.
What we're looking for
Currently enrolled in or recently completed a degree in Networking, Computer Science, or related field.
Holds or pursuing industry networking certification (CCNA, JNCIA, equivalent).
Working knowledge of BGP and OSI model for network problem-solving.
Familiarity with scripting languages (Python, Bash) or AI tools for automation.
Strong ability to learn new technologies quickly under mentor guidance.
Excellent written communication skills for documentation and ticket responses.
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$128,650–$225,000.
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$128,650–$225,000
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Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$142,400–$230,325
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About Cloudflare, Inc
Cloudflare is a prominent cloud services and security company that provides content delivery network (CDN), DDoS mitigation, and Zero Trust security services to millions of internet properties.
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