We seek a proactive network engineering intern to join our development team.

Skynopy is deploying a secure and high-performance network to interconnect its Radio Frequency Laboratory (RF Lab) with AWS. This includes a guaranteed fiber connection and advanced technologies in securing this tunnel for control and data flow.

The end goal is to implement a reliable and scalable SDWAN architecture.

1. Design and implement a first secured connectivity link between RF Lab & AWS:

• Implement a first concrete high data rate connectivity link between our RF lab and AWS through the supply of a dedicated fiber from an operator.

• Secure the link through a VPN solution after providing a comparison between a traditional IPSec solution versus state-of-the-art solutions such as Twingate, Snowpack, and others.

• Help design an SDWAN solution to enable the scaling of this first test case to all our ground stations.

2. Design the RF Lab network to protect public-facing services and ensure functional operation:

• Design a secured segmented architecture to isolate and protect public-facing services. Ensure proper integration of the DMZ with existing infrastructures, helped by third-party specialized companies.

• Deploy and configure firewalls, routing rules, and access control lists.

• Conduct vulnerability assessments to validate the segmentation security.

Qualifications

• Educational Background: final-year engineering student specializing in computer science, telecommunications, networks, or equivalent.

• Strong knowledge in Networking: capable of explaining what is TCP/IP, IP routing, frame switching, and MAC addressing. Require a good knowledge of the OSI model. Able to describe in depth how to design a LAN.

• Strong knowledge in Security: able to explain in depth what is PKI, how a VPN works, what is vulnerability assessment, what are the different types of firewalls, and how to put in place DMZ.

• Good knowledge of Linux systems: capable of explaining the core concepts and giving concrete examples related to usual networking or security implementations**.**

• Basic programming skills: familiar with Python or other development languages.

• Willing to ramp up in DevOps / SRE: with an interest in system design, infrastructure as code tools, and CI/CD practices. Know basic concepts about cloud computing environments like AWS.

Learning Opportunities

• Mentorship: learn from experts in cloud technologies, with opportunities to connect with key players in the French tech scene.

• Deep Dive into the Tech Ecosystem: work at the intersection of cloud, networking, and cybersecurity in a fast-paced startup.

• Hands-On with SDWAN & Secure Networks: design and implement real-world network solutions, from VPNs to scalable SDWAN architectures.

• Real Impact & Growth Potential: contribute to mission-critical infrastructure with a direct path to a full-time role in a fast-scaling startup.

• Exposure to Space Ecosystem: learn how modern network infrastructures support satellite communications.

1. Initial Interview (30 min)
A short conversation to get to know you and your motivation.

2. Technical Challenge + Debrief (~2 hours + 30 min)
You’ll complete a take-home task, followed by a quick review session.

3. Final Interview (45 min)
A discussion with the founders about your fit, interests, and goals.