Systems Engineering Intern

Location:

West Greenwich, RI, US, 02817

Requisition ID: 19169

Brightstar is an innovative, forward-thinking global leader in lottery that builds on our renowned expertise in delivering secure technology and producing reliable, comprehensive solutions for our customers. As a premier pure play global lottery company, our best-in-class lottery operations, retail and digital solutions, and award-winning lottery games enable our customers to achieve their goals, fulfill player needs and distribute meaningful benefits to communities. Brightstar has a well-established local presence and is a trusted partner to governments and regulators around the world, creating value by adhering to the highest standards of service, integrity, and responsibility. Brightstar has approximately 6,000 employees. For more information, please visit www.brightstarlottery.com.Global Leader in Lottery Solutions | Brightstar LotteryDiscover Brightstar Lottery, the global leader in lottery innovation. Safe, secure, and engaging solutions that benefit communities and meet player needs.

Overview

As a Systems Engineering Intern, you will support Brightstar Lottery’s Technology team by assisting with the setup, configuration, and support of infrastructure systems that power our products and services. This internship offers hands-on exposure to enterprise systems engineering in a real-world, production environment.

Through mentorship and guided project work, the intern will collaborate with experienced engineers and gain practical experience across operating systems, virtualization, cloud platforms, and automation tools while developing foundational technical and professional skills.

Responsibilities

Assist with the setup, configuration, and support of infrastructure systems under the guidance of senior engineers
Participate in system deployment, testing, and troubleshooting activities for development and non-production environments
Support operating systems such as Linux and Windows Server through supervised tasks
Contribute to basic automation and configuration management efforts using scripting or infrastructure tools
Help document system configurations, procedures, and technical workflows
Observe and participate in team meetings to learn DevOps practices and cross-functional collaboration
Assist with research and evaluation of tools, technologies, or system enhancements

Qualifications

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field
Foundational understanding of operating systems concepts (Linux or Windows)
Basic knowledge of networking, virtualization, or cloud technologies
Familiarity with scripting or programming fundamentals (such as Bash, Python, or similar)
Strong curiosity, problem-solving mindset, and willingness to learn
Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications

Coursework or academic projects related to systems administration, cloud computing, or DevOps
Exposure to virtualization platforms, containers, or configuration management tools
Experience using Linux command-line tools
Interest in infrastructure automation, cloud platforms, or enterprise systems engineering

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At Brightstar, we consider a wide range of factors in determining compensation, including background, skills, experience, and work location. These factors can cause your compensation to vary. The estimated starting compensation range for this role is $24.50 per hour. The actual pay offered may be higher or lower. The Company complies with all local pay requirements and collective bargaining agreements, where applicable.

Base pay is one part of our Total Rewards program. Non-exempt roles are eligible for irregular discretionary bonuses. In addition, we offer employees a 401(k) Savings Plan with Company contributions, health, dental, and vision insurance, life, accident, and disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, wellness programs, and identity theft insurance. Note: programs are subject to eligibility requirements.

All Brightstar employees have a role in information security. Annual training will be assigned and required as appropriate.