Network Intern (Hybrid)

Who are we looking for?

Choice Hotels, one of the world's largest lodging franchisors, is currently seeking Interns for the 2024 Summer Season!! We have an exciting new opportunity as a Network Intern in the Technology department.

The Choice Hotels Networking team is responsible for all of the AWS, Data Center and Campus networking functions. The team is a cloud focused networking team with a strong core networking background critical to the success of the organization, our goal is to provide a best in class network to support the business goals and the applications that run on the network.

The 2024 Network Intern work on a variety of projects that impact the organization, such as implementing AWS Security Groups, assisting application developers in troubleshooting, deploying network wide solutions such as Cloud Firewall. This role will provide the associate with exposure and experience in core infrastructure systems that will help them in any career in the IT field, such as DNS, routing & switching and security systems and tools.

We invite you to apply today for our Network Intern role and #MakeItYourChoice.

Your Responsibilities

• Providing level 1 networking support to software developers via Service Now and Teams channels

• Executing tasks related to larger network projects such as Cloud Firewall deployments- could include documentation, building firewall rules, etc.

• Execute daily network health checks

• Provide additional support to our managed hotel networking team in deployments

Your Experience, Skills & Competencies

• Undergraduate and graduate students working towards a bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field

• Strong analytical skills

• Comfortability when dealing with massive amounts of data

• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail

• Eager to learn, positive attitude, highly motivated

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Superior critical thinking and problem-solving skills

• Trustworthy with sensitive and confidential information

• Works well independently and as part of a team

• Experience working with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel)

Your Work Location

As our Network Intern, you will be based in our beautiful, state-of-the-art technology hub in Scottsdale, AZ. In October 2021, Choice opened a newly constructed world class technology center.

Right now, our associates in Scottsdale, AZ are working in a hybrid environment, up to 4 days per week in the office and virtual from your home office the remaining days. We provide flexibility and encourage ongoing communication with your leadership to establish expectations about your unique needs.

About Choice

Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) is one of the largest lodging franchisors in the world. With nearly 7,500 hotels, representing nearly 630,000 rooms, in 46 countries and territories as of September 30, 2022, the Choice family of hotel brands provide business and leisure travelers with a range of high-quality lodging options from limited service to full-service hotels in the upper upscale, upper mid-scale, midscale, extended-stay, and economy segments. The award-winning Choice Privileges loyalty program offers members a faster way to rewards, with personalized benefits starting on day one. For more information, visit www.choicehotels.com.

At our worldwide corporate headquarters in North Bethesda, MD and St. Louis Park, MN as well as our technology center in Scottsdale, AZ, and through our associates around the globe, we keep Choice hotels thriving by serving as a champion for our franchisees and providing cutting-edge technology.

Ability to model Choice's Cultural Values: Welcome and Respect Everyone, Be Bold, Be Quick, Listen, Be Curious and Show Integrity.