Network Engineer Co-op

Job Description

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.

How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn

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
  
  

Key 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
  
  

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.

Learn more about life at Nokia .

About The Business Group

In Cloud and Network Services, as Nokia's growth engine, we create value for communication service providers and enterprise customers by leading the transition to cloud-native software and as-a-service delivery models. Our inclusive team of dreamers, doers and disruptors push the limits from impossible to possible.

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 .

About The Team

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.