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Network Engineering & Operations Intern

Leidos

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Hours
Full time
Where
Shiloh, IL
Posted
2 days ago

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 Engineering & Operations Intern, you will join our Digital Sector on the Global Solutions Management – Operations II (GSM-O II) contract at Scott AFB, IL. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting the Defense Information System Network (DISN), one of the world's largest and most complex networks, in direct support of the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA).

Your Opportunity:

As our team helps lead DISA's transition to next-generation telecommunication platforms, you will be embedded directly with our engineering and operations teams.

What you'd do

  • 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.
  • 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 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.
Starts
2026-09-21