Network Engineer Co-op

Title: Network Engineer Co-op

Number of Position(s):  1 

Duration: 3 Months+ 

Date: May 11th - August 21st, 2026 

Location: On-site in Naperville, IL or Virtual (in the US) 

Education Recommendations 

Currently a candidate for a bachelor’s degree or diploma in Computer Science, Computer Systems Engineering, or a related field with an accredited school in the US. 

Your responsibilities

As part of our team, you will: 

• Supporting network equipment, including routers, proxy servers, switches, DNS, and DHCP 
• Design and implement new network solutions and/or improve the efficiency of current networks 
• Help maintain our infrastructure, including dual-stack network design and management, dynamic routing protocols, and load balancing
• Implement Firewall rules  

Your skills and experience

• Dell, Omni, Nuage, 77xx, switches and routers
• IPAM solutions 
• Software Define Networking (SDN) 
• Sysadmin skillset 
• Ansible scripting  

It would be nice if you also had: 

• Red Hat OpenShift (preferred) or VMware  
• Kubernetes application deployment 
• GCP (preferred) or Public Cloud  
• GitLab, Jenkins, Artifactory 
• API / script development 

More information

Some of our benefits for students in the US:

• Flexible and hybrid working schemes to balance study, work, and life
• Professional development events and networking opportunities
• Well-being programs, including Personal Support Service 24/7 - a confidential support channel open to all Nokia employees and their families in challenging situations
• Opportunities to join Nokia Employee Resource Groups (NERGs) and build connections across the organization
• Employee Growth Solutions, mentorship programs, and coaching support for your career development
• A learning environment that fosters both personal growth and professional development – for your role and beyond

Disclaimer for US/Canada

Nokia maintains broad annual base salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience and market conditions, and with consideration to internal peer equity. Check the salary ranges in the job info section for this role.

All North America job posts will post for a minimum of 3 calendar days and up to 180 days or until candidate/s identified.

About Us

Advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world.

Nokia is a global leader in connectivity for the AI era. With expertise across fixed, mobile and transport networks, powered by the innovation of Nokia Bell Labs, we’re advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world. 

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Our recruitment process

We act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Our employment decisions are made regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to a culture of inclusion built upon our core value of respect.

If you’re interested in this role but don’t meet every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences enrich our teams, and you may be just the right candidate for this or another opportunity.

The length of the recruitment process may vary depending on the specific role's requirements. We strive to ensure a smooth and inclusive experience for all candidates. Discover more about the recruitment process at Nokia. 

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Job Info

• Job CategoryCorporate Services
• Posting Date01/06/2026
• Job ScheduleFull time
• Job TypeFixed Term Student Trainee/Apprentice (3 months+)
• Job Identification29402
• Role TypeIndividual contributor
• US/Canada Salary Range$20.10 - $70.40 USD per hour
• Locations 2000 W Lucent Lane, Naperville, Illinois, 60563-1443, US(Hybrid)