IAE Information Technology​/Systems Admin Intern - Fall

Information Technology/Systems Administration Internship - Fall 2026

SOFWERX is a venue operated under an agreement between the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) and DefenseWERX, designed to increase collaboration and innovation to solve the most difficult warfighter problems. SOFWERX is a forum for accelerating delivery of innovative capability, and facilitating capability refinement through exploration, experimentation, and assessment of promising technology. SOFWERX is in the heart of Ybor City, at a neutral, easily accessible facility.

The internship program is administered by USF Institute of Applied Engineering. Upon hire, you will be considered both a USF IAE Temporary Employee and a SOFWERX student intern.

Because this internship is partially funded by the U.S. Department of Defense and may involve access to Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), U.S. citizenship is required for eligibility.

• Hours of operation are 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday thru Friday.
• This position requires a minimum of 15 hours and a maximum of 20 hours per week during the Fall/Spring semesters and a minimum of 20 hours and a maximum of 29 hours per week during the Summer semester.
• This internship is in-person with limited remote work opportunities.

• Engage in employee events, such as team building
• Build resume and explore career options
• Apply skills and knowledge to the workplace
• Upon completion of the internship, a letter of recommendation can be provided upon request
• Opportunity for follow-on internship based on performance

$18.50 per hour

• Work with Systems Administrators in maintaining hardware, software, and other systems
• Assist in managing the SOFWERX network – physically and virtually
• Assist with troubleshooting issues and provide technical support
• Organize and maintain IT resources
• Assist with conducting research on related technology focused topics
• Consult and engage with subject matter experts
• Assist with User & Systems infrastructure administration configuration & customization
• Must participate in weekly market research and submit minimum required entries for new capabilities, technologies, companies, organizations, etc. that could contribute to the innovative ideas needed to create solutions for the warfighter.

• U.S. citizenship is required for eligibility.
• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in computer science, Data Science, Information Technology, or a similar major at a local accredited university
• Junior or Senior level, with a current GPA of 3.0 or above
• Experience in network management and systems administration
• Experience working with a variety of engineering students
• Effective written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
• Must be willing and able to work in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment

This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:

• The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law.
• The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
• Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed.
• This job description does not constitute an employment contract.