Network Operations Intern

About the role

Leidos, a leading defense, intelligence, and technology company, is seeking motivated and aspiring technology students for their Summer 2027 Internship Program (Starts May 2027).

Responsibilities

• Aid senior engineers with functional analysis of network data and designs.
• Learn how to convert customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.
• Shadow the team to understand how they perform troubleshooting and fault analysis.
• Gain exposure to a variety of operational areas, including Network Engineering, Network Operations, and Unified Capabilities (voice and video).
• Assist with customer provisioning and the phase-out of legacy technology.
• Create documentation and collect metrics for government reporting.

Requirements

• Citizenship & Clearance: Must be a U.S. citizen and eligible to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance.
• Education: Currently pursuing a degree in a relevant field such as Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or Network Engineering.
• Technical Foundation: A foundational understanding of IT principles, basic programming logic, and networking concepts (e.g., OSI Model, TCP/IP).
• Analytical Mindset: A strong desire to learn, keen attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Teamwork: A collaborative attitude with strong written and verbal communication skills.

Location

This internship is based on-site at MacDill AFB in Tampa, FL. All work must be performed on site.

What You’ll Bring (Required)

• Citizenship & Clearance: Must be a U.S. citizen and eligible to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance.
• Education: Currently pursuing a degree in a relevant field such as Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or Network Engineering.
• Technical Foundation: A foundational understanding of IT principles, basic programming logic, and networking concepts (e.g., OSI Model, TCP/IP).
• Analytical Mindset: A strong desire to learn, keen attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Teamwork: A collaborative attitude with strong written and verbal communication skills.

What We Want (Desired)

• Obtain a CompTIA Security+ certification (or any certification that aligns with DoD 8570 IAT Level II) before the start date is strongly encouraged.
• Experience from home labs, class projects, or prior internships involving networking, scripting, or data analysis.
• Familiarity with: Basic scripting (e.g., Python, Bash), Using ITSM or ticketing systems, Unix/Linux environments.

Pay and Benefits

• Pay Range: $48,100.00 - $86,950.00
• Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025.

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Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.