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Kitchener, Ontario
2026-06-08
e-STORAGE
North America
DevOps / DevSecOps Intern
Role Description
**Ready to Make a Real Impact? Join e-STORAGE!**
**Who We Are**
Welcome to e-STORAGE, a proud member of the Canadian Solar Inc. (NASDAQ: CSIQ) family! We’re leading the way in designing, building, and integrating advanced battery energy storage systems for utility-scale projects. Our mission? To accelerate the world’s renewable energy transition and create a more sustainable, resilient energy future for everyone.
With our innovative SolBank lithium-iron phosphate battery technology and comprehensive project services, we’re not just building products we’re powering communities and making a difference worldwide.
**Position Title:**
**DevOps / DevSecOps Intern**
**Department:**
EQS
**Compensation:**
Unpaid Internship
**Location:**
Canada or United States
**About the Role:**
We are looking for a curious, hands-on DevOps / DevSecOps Intern to join our engineering team. This is a high-impact opportunity to work in a fast-paced, cloud-native environment using industry-standard tools such as Jenkins, AWS, Docker, and Bitbucket. You will help streamline CI/CD pipelines, strengthen our security posture alongside the cybersecurity team, and gain real-world experience building and maintaining scalable, automated infrastructure. You will collaborate with experienced engineers through Jira, Confluence, and Bitbucket, applying agile best practices end-to-end.
**Responsibilities:**
* DevOps Responsibilities
* Assist in developing, maintaining, and optimizing Jenkins CI/CD pipelines.
* Support containerization and orchestration workflows using Docker.
* Help manage cloud infrastructure on AWS (EC2, S3, IAM, CloudWatch, etc.).
* Automate routine operational tasks using Bash, Python, or similar scripting languages.
* Collaborate with developers in Bitbucket for version control, branching strategy, and code reviews.
* Track tasks, sprints, and release progress in Jira.
* Document workflows, runbooks, configurations, and best practices in Confluence.
* Troubleshoot deployment issues and contribute to system monitoring and alerting.
* Participate in daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and DevOps planning sessions.
* DevSecOps Responsibilities
* Integrate security scanning tools (SAST, DAST, SCA, secret scanning) into Jenkins pipelines.
* Help triage vulnerability findings and track remediation through Jira with the cybersecurity team.
* Assist in hardening Docker images and AWS configurations against CIS and OWASP benchmarks.
* Support IAM least-privilege reviews, key rotation, and access auditing on AWS.
* Contribute to security monitoring, log aggregation, and incident-response runbooks.
* Help maintain compliance evidence and documentation in Confluence for audits.
* Learn and apply DevSecOps principles such as policy-as-code, supply-chain security, and threat modeling.
**Required Qualifications and Skills:**
* Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
* Familiarity with Linux / Unix systems and the command line.
* Basic understanding of cloud platforms, especially AWS.
* Exposure to Jenkins, Docker, and CI/CD concepts.
* Experience or coursework involving the Atlassian suite (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket).
* Scripting knowledge in Bash, Python, or equivalent.
* Awareness of foundational security concepts (OWASP Top 10, secrets management, least privilege).
* Strong written and verbal communication, organization, and documentation skills.
* Eagerness to learn, take ownership, and contribute in a collaborative environment.
* Hands-on experience with Terraform, CloudFormation, or other Infrastructure-as-Code tools.
* Exposure to Kubernetes or container orchestration platforms.
* Familiarity with security tooling such as Snyk, Trivy, SonarQube, or AWS Security Hub.
* Prior internship, lab, or personal project involving CI/CD or cloud automation.
**What You Will Gain**
* Practical experience with modern DevOps and DevSecOps tools, workflows, and pipelines.
* Direct collaboration with cybersecurity engineers on real-world security initiatives.
* Insight into agile development practices and cloud-native infrastructure at scale.
* Mentorship from experienced DevOps, platform, and security engineers.
* Opportunity to ship meaningful contributions that improve deployment speed, reliability, and security.
*e-STORAGE is Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.*
*e-STORAGE uses AI-assisted tools during parts of the hiring process, including screening and workflow automation. All final hiring decisions are made by humans.*
*This is a current vacancy, and we are actively hiring for this position.*
**What It’s Like To Work Here**
At e-STORAGE, you’re more than just an employee—you’re part of a team that values your ideas, your background, and your unique perspective. We believe that a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion isn’t just the right thing to do—it’s the secret to our success. Here, you’ll find:
* Integrity: We do what’s right, always.
* Innovation: We encourage fresh thinking and bold ideas.
* Quality: We take pride in delivering excellence, every time.
* Customer Focus: We listen, we care, and we deliver.
* Sustainability: We’re passionate about protecting our planet for future generations.
**Why You’ll Love Working With Us**
* Join a global leader in renewable energy, backed by over 23 years of Canadian Solar experience.
* Work on projects that matter—helping to build a cleaner, greener world.
* Thrive in a supportive, collaborative environment where your growth is our priority.
* Enjoy a competitive salary and a generous benefits package.
**Want to join here is what we are looking For**
* The right mix of education, experience, and skills for the role.
* Great communication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities.
* A true commitment to safety, ethics, and sustainability.
**Your Rewards**
We offer a competitive salary, performance bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package—including health coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, and more.
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