Network Engineering Intern bei Bessemer Trust

We are seeking a Network Engineering Intern with a foundation in networking concepts and a passion for learning. In this role you will support senior engineers in managing and optimizing Bessemer Trust’s enterprise network, including WAN/LAN, wireless, SD-WAN, and firewall/security infrastructure. This 10-week program is designed to mirror the experience of a full-time employee, providing hands-on exposure to enterprise networking and a foundation for a future career in technology.

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Assist in managing and supporting enterprise network infrastructure across data centers and offices.
• Support configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting of:
  • Cisco / Meraki and Arista networking components
  • Palo Alto firewalls and related security services
  • Wireless LAN, WAN, and SD-WAN environments
• Contribute to network automation and orchestration projects using Ansible and Python.
• Help evaluate and integrate emerging networking technologies and tools.
• Document processes, test configurations, and contribute to project deliverables.
• Participate in the review and implementation of firewall/security policies.

Qualification: 

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in network engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Familiarity with one or more of the following:
  • Networking: LAN/WAN, wireless, routing/switching fundamentals, SD-WAN concepts
  • Network Devices: Cisco, Meraki, Arista, Palo Alto firewalls
  • Cloud & Virtualization: AWS, VMware, hybrid environments
  • Automation & Scripting: Ansible and Python
• Bonus skills: familiarity with network monitoring tools, orchestration platforms, or additional programming languages (SQL, JavaScript, C#).

What We Offer:

• Hands-on experience with real-world projects.
• Mentorship and guidance from experienced data engineers and architects.
• Exposure to the financial services industry and wealth management.
• Networking opportunities within the firm.

The Bessemer Trust Internship Program:

Our summer internship program offers real world experience working side-by-side with experts from departments and offices across our firm.  Working within your designated team, you will manage individual and group projects, interact with senior leaders, network with fellow interns, and attend a variety of career development sessions virtually and in person at our New York headquarters.

This 10-week program is designed to mirror the experience of a full-time employee to help you discover where your strengths and interests lie, paving the path to explore your career at Bessemer and beyond.

Company Information and Culture:

 Bessemer Trust is a family office, overseeing more than $200 billion in assets for over 3,100 individuals and families of substantial wealth. Its more than 1,200 employees are singularly focused on private wealth management — disciplined investment management, sophisticated wealth planning, comprehensive family office services, and highly personalized client service.

Established in 1907 as the family office for Annie and Henry Phipps, Bessemer Trust is in its seventh generation of ownership by the Phipps family. As a self-made entrepreneur, Henry Phipps was a founding partner and chief financial officer of Carnegie Steel.

Bessemer Trust retains its original focus as a privately owned and independent wealth manager deeply committed to its mission of providing peace of mind to its clients. Bessemer’s adherence to putting clients’ interests first, fiduciary mindset, and highly collaborative culture are at the heart of everything the firm does.

Key Facts:

• For 118 years, Bessemer Trust has operated continuously in a single line of business, independently owned by one family.
• Headquartered in New York’s Rockefeller Center, Bessemer Trust has 22 offices in total. Woodbridge, NJ, is one of the firm’s largest offices, which hosts a wide range of technology and operations professionals. In addition to its sizable presence in New York and Woodbridge, the firm provides client service through offices in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Delaware, Denver, Garden City, Grand Cayman, Greenwich, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, Naples, Nevada, Palm Beach, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Stuart, and Washington, D.C.
• To watch a video about Bessemer Trust’s history, click here.
• To learn more about Bessemer Trust, click here.

Compensation Information:

The hourly rate for this position ranges from $35.00 - $40.00. Hourly rates will vary and will be based on various factors.

Bessemer Trust is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage candidates of diverse backgrounds to apply.