Network Engineering & Operations Intern

Leidos a leading defense intelligence and technology company is seeking motivated and aspiring technology students for ourSummer 2027 Internship Program (Starts May 2027). As aNetwork Engineering & Operations Intern you will join ourDigital Sectoron the Global Solutions Management Operations II (GSM-O II) contract atScott AFB IL. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting the Defense Information System Network (DISN) one of the worlds largest and most complex networks in direct support of the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA).

Your Opportunity:

As our team helps lead DISAs transition to next-generation telecommunication platforms you will be embedded directly with our engineering and operations teams. You will learn how critical military communication infrastructure is designed implemented and sustained giving you real-world experience that you cant get in a classroom. You wont be working on a test network; you will be performing real tasks on the live global network that supports the DoDs most critical missions.

What Youll Do (Potential Projects & Learning Opportunities):

• Shadow and assist senior engineers with customer coordination network testing and new service activations.
• Gain exposure to the Change Management process by learning how Service Orders and Telecommunication Service Orders (TSOs) are managed.
• Learn how to analyze network databases and documentation to validate customer requirements.
• Assist in monitoring network health and performance after scheduled changes are implemented.
• Collaborate with a team of experienced engineers and analysts learning how to translate technical problems into actionable solutions.
• Gain an understanding of how different DISA organizations work together to fulfill mission partner requirements.

What Youll Bring (Required):

• Citizenship & Clearance:Must be a U.S. citizen andeligible to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance.
• Education:Currently pursuing a degree in a relevant field such as Cybersecurity Computer Science Information Technology or a related engineering discipline.
• Technical Foundation:A foundational understanding of basic networking concepts (e.g. TCP/IP DNS DHCP) and the OSI model.
• 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 basedon-site at Scott AFB work must be performed on site no teleworking opportunities.

What We Want (Desired):

• Certifications:Obtaining aCompTIA Securitycertification (or any certification that aligns with DoD 8570 IAT Level II) before the start date isstrongly encouraged.
• Hands-On Experience:Experience from home labs class projects or prior internships is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with:
  • Basic router/switch configurations.
  • Using ServiceNow or other ITSM ticketing systems.
  • Working in a team-based project-oriented environment.

If youre looking for comfort keep scrolling. At Leidos we outthink outbuild and outpace the status quo because the mission demands it. Were not hiring followers. Were recruiting the ones who disrupt provoke and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. Were already at step 30 and moving faster than anyone else dares.

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job education experience knowledge skills and abilities as well as internal equity alignment with market data applicable bargaining agreement (if any) or other law.