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.
- 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 HereAt 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.
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.
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.
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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e-STORAGE Kitchener, Ontario, CAN Office
4273 King St E, Suite 102 Kitchener, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, N2P 2E9
