Network Data Analytics Internship

No Relocation Assistance Offered Job Number #170299 - Piscataway, New Jersey, United States Who We Are Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values-Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous-we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all. Colgate-Palmolive is seeking a motivated individual to join our Spring 2026 Network Data Analytics Internship for the Global Information Technology (GIT) organization. This role ?is? ?a? ?six-month? ?paid internship that will begin in January and continue into the Spring with opportunity to extend beyond. ? ? The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, an interest in networking concepts (WAN, SDWAN, Capacity Planning), and familiarity with scripting or programming for data manipulation and task automation. As a part of our Global Networks Team, you will be primarily focused on leveraging data analysis and automation to improve the efficiency and accuracy of our Wide Area Network (WAN) circuit inventory management. Responsibilities May Include: WAN Circuit Data Analysis and Automation: Analyzing existing WAN circuit inventory data for completeness, accuracy, and opportunities for optimization. Developing and implementing scripts (e.g., Python, PowerShell) to automate the retrieval, reconciliation, and validation of WAN circuit inventory from various sources (e.g., vendor portals, internal databases). Designing and creating dashboards or reports (e.g., Splunk, Google Sheets) to visualize key WAN circuit metrics, track service expiration dates. Collaborating with the Wide Area Network Team to streamline the circuit ordering, provisioning, and decommissioning processes using automation tools. Participating in the evaluation of new tools and processes for circuit inventory management and network data analytics. Experiences will include working alongside Wide Area Network / Information Security Teams: Learning about Palo Alto SD-WAN and advanced networking technologies/operations. Assisting on Capacity Planning utilizing utilization reports from Palo Alto Assisting with InfoSec Audit Actions related to circuit inventory documentation and security compliance. Requirements Must? ?be? ?currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program with a graduation date of May 2026 or later Pursuing? ?a? ?major? ?in:? ?Computer? ?Science,? ?Information? ?Technology,? ?Computer? ?Engineering,? ?Business/IT? ?Systems? ?Management? ?or? ?related? ?fields A? ?minimum? ?of? ?2.8? ?GPA? ? Authorized? ?to? ?work? ?in? ?the? ?U.S.? ?without? ?requiring? ?visa? ?sponsorship? ?now? ?or? ?in? ?the? ?future.? ? Technical? ?knowledge? ?and? ?skills,? ?completed? ?course? ?work,? ?projects,? ?or? ?relevant? ?work? ?related? ?experience? ? Must be available to work hybrid at our Piscataway, NJ office location At least once a week between Monday-Thursday This position requires a 6-month commitment (January-June) Must be available to work up to 20 hours/week during the academic year Compensation and Benefits Salary Range $23.50 - $33.50 USD Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles. Benefits: Salaried employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements. Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employee's hire date within the calendar year). Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies. Our Commitment to Inclusion Our journey begins with our people-developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business. Equal Opportunity Employer Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form () should you require accommodation. 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