IT and Cybersecurity Intern — Hybrid, Paid, Mentorship

NextGen Federal Systems; Morgantown (WV); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Laptop provided

Hybrid work model

Mentorship

Job summary

NextGen Federal Systems in Morgantown, WV offers a year-round hybrid IT internship designed for students eager to gain hands-on experience in system management, cybersecurity, and cloud computing. The role is approximately 10 hours per week, with on-site presence required and remote flexibility.

You will assist in maintaining IT systems, provide technical support, help implement security best practices, and collaborate with engineers on enterprise IT projects in a defense-focused environment.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Major in IT, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or related fields.
• Familiarity with Windows/Linux administration, networking, and troubleshooting.
• Interest in cloud computing, cybersecurity, and enterprise IT.
• Strong problem‑solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing and maintaining IT systems and infrastructure.
• Provide technical support for hardware, software, and network issues.
• Help implement cybersecurity best practices and system security measures.
• Work with cloud computing and enterprise IT solutions.
• Collaborate with experienced engineers on cutting‑edge IT projects.

Skills

IT troubleshooting

Windows administration

Linux administration

Networking

Cloud computing

Cybersecurity basics

Communication skills

Education

Relevant field degree

Job description

NextGen Federal Systems in Morgantown, WV offers a year-round hybrid IT internship designed for students eager to gain hands-on experience in system management, cybersecurity, and cloud computing. The role is approximately 10 hours per week, with on-site presence required and remote flexibility.

You will assist in maintaining IT systems, provide technical support, help implement security best practices, and collaborate with engineers on enterprise IT projects in a defense-focused environment.