AI Network Engineering Intern

At ABN AMRO, the Network Department is exploring whether AI can take over 15% of the work of a junior network engineer by 2027. This initiative aims to contribute to automation, efficiency, and improved network designs. We apply a “buy before build” principle, meaning existing AI tools are evaluated before developing custom solutions.

At a glance

Objective

To investigate how AI can support the Network Department through automation and by performing tasks typically handled by a junior network engineer. The research will result in a business case describing feasibility, benefits, risks, and organizational impact.

Your job

Main goal

Research how AI can contribute to the Network Department through automation and task execution comparable to a junior network engineer. The outcome of this research is a well-founded business case covering feasibility, benefits, risks, and organizational impact.

Research areas

• AI capabilities and existing tools: identify existing AI solutions for network management and automation and analyze their functionalities and potential use cases.
• Tasks and processes: conduct interviews with engineers and management to identify tasks that AI could take over and assess the impact of AI on workflows and task allocation.
• Risks and limitations: identify risks such as model bias, compliance, and security challenges and investigate mitigating measures to manage these risks.
• Compliance and regulation: identify relevant laws and regulations related to AI usage in network management and analyze how the organization can comply with these requirements.
• Business case development: develop a business case including cost-benefit analysis, feasibility, and an implementation proposal, and provide recommendations on AI adoption and potential next steps.

Expected deliverables

• Overview of AI tools and their suitability for the Network Department.
• Analysis of which tasks AI can take over and the impact on workflows.
• Risk analysis with mitigation proposals.
• Overview of compliance requirements and recommendations.
• A substantiated business case with an implementation proposal.

Your working environment

The Networks & Datacenter (NW&DC) Engineering team is part of Platform & Technology (P&T) within ABN AMRO. P&T delivers standardized, secure, and always-on IT services that support a wide range of applications and DevOps teams.

Within NW&DC Engineering, we design, manage, and continuously improve the bank’s network across data centers, cloud platforms, office locations, and external environments. We apply Platform Engineering principles to provide developers with end-to-end integrated and automated platform services.

Your profile

You are an enthusiastic student with a passion for technology and learning. In addition:

• You are enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program (HBO or WO), for example Network Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, or similar.
• Strong motivation and interest in AI-driven solutions.
• Good understanding of network infrastructure.
• Knowledge of networking and security at HBO (Bachelor) level is required to complete the assignment.

What we offer

• Unique opportunities to contribute, with an out-of-the-box mindset, to AI-enabled, secure, and always-on network infrastructure.
• Regular alignment with engineers and management.
• Access to relevant network data and processes, where possible and permitted.
• Supervision by a Senior Network Architect and a Product Owner.
• Participation in a Scrum team, including reviews and demos throughout the assignment.
• A personal laptop.