Network Operations Intern

Summer 2027 Internship Program

Leidos, a leading defense, intelligence, and technology company, is seeking motivated and aspiring technology students for our Summer 2027 Internship Program (Starts May 2027). As a Network Operations Intern, you will join our Digital Sector on the Global Solutions Management – Operations II (GSM-O II) contract at Mac Dill AFB, FL. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting the Defense Information System Network (DISN) in direct support of U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) and the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA).

Your Opportunity:

Are you interested in learning how a global network supports critical military operations? As a member of our Mac Dill AFB team, you will be embedded directly with the engineers and analysts who manage the day-to-day health and performance of the DISN. You will gain exposure to a wide range of technologies and learn how our teams ensure the reliability of vital communication networks for the DoD.

What You'll Do (Potential Projects & Learning Opportunities):

• Assist 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.
• Help create documentation and collect metrics for government reporting.

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.
• Location:
  
  This internship is based on-site at Mac Dill AFB in Tampa, FL. All work must be performed on site.

What We Want (Desired):

• Certifications:
  
  Obtaining a CompTIA Security+ certification (or any certification that aligns with DoD 8570 IAT Level II) before the start date is strongly encouraged.
• Hands-On
  
  Experience:
  
  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.

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