Defense Network Engineering & Operations Intern (On-Site)

Via Logic LLC; Illinois; On-site; USD 48,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking motivated technology students for a Summer 2027 Internship Program as a Network Engineering & Operations Intern at Scott AFB, IL. You will join the Digital Sector on the GSM-O II contract and gain hands-on experience supporting the Defense Information System Network (DISN).

You'll work with engineers on real tasks in a live network environment, learning how critical military communications are designed, implemented, and sustained to support DoD missions.

Qualifications

• Citizenship with ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance.
• High-school to advanced degree pursuing in related field.
• Foundational networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP) and OSI model.

Responsibilities

• Shadow and assist senior engineers with customer coordination, network testing, and new service activations.
• Learn Change Management: Service Orders and TSOs.
• Analyze network databases and documentation to validate requirements.
• Monitor network health after changes are implemented.
• Collaborate with engineers to translate problems into solutions.
• Understand how DISA organizations work together to fulfill mission partner requirements.

Skills

Networking basics

OSI model

Teamwork

DNS/DHCP

Networking analysis

Clearance eligibility

Education

Pursuing degree in Cybersecurity/CS/IT

Tools

ServiceNow

ITSM

Job description

Leidos is seeking motivated technology students for a Summer 2027 Internship Program as a Network Engineering & Operations Intern at Scott AFB, IL. You will join the Digital Sector on the GSM-O II contract and gain hands-on experience supporting the Defense Information System Network (DISN).

You'll work with engineers on real tasks in a live network environment, learning how critical military communications are designed, implemented, and sustained to support DoD missions.