Network Impact Assessment (NIA) Intern

Leidos; Scott Air Force Base (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is offering a Summer 2027 Internship Program for an Network Impact Assessment (NIA) Intern at Scott AFB, IL. You will be embedded with analysts bridging network engineering and mission operations, learning to evaluate how scheduled maintenance or outages affect critical missions across the DISN.

You will work with tools, participate in ASI impact assessments, and document findings in enterprise systems, gaining firsthand experience in a fast-paced defense IT environment.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen and eligible to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance.
• Currently pursuing a degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or Network Engineering.
• Foundational understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, and the OSI model.
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and problem solving.
• Collaborative team player with good written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Shadow and assist senior analysts in evaluating ASIs and their impact on missions.
• Learn to use network management and monitoring tools to assess mission impacts.
• Gain exposure to emergency network outages and high-accuracy assessments for leadership.
• Log and track impact findings in enterprise systems like ServiceNow.

Skills

Networking basics

Analytical mindset

Teamwork

Education

Pursuing degree in Cybersecurity/CS/IT/Network Eng

Job description

Description

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 Impact Assessment (NIA) 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 act as an operational safeguard for the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), learning how to analyze and predict the mission impact of events on the global Defense Information System Network (DISN).

Your Opportunity

Are you interested in seeing how a global network supports critical military missions? As a member of our NIA team, you will be embedded directly with the analysts who serve as the crucial link between network engineering and mission operations. You will learn how to evaluate complex network topologies to determine exactly which military missions, circuits, and customers will be impacted by scheduled maintenance or unplanned outages. This is a chance to develop a highly sought-after analytical skillset while working on a live, global network.

What You’ll Do (Potential Projects & Learning Opportunities)

• Shadow and assist senior analysts in evaluating Authorized Service Interruptions (ASIs) to determine their impact on customer missions.
• Learn to use network management and monitoring tools to assess and communicate mission impacts.
• Gain exposure to the fast-paced environment of emergency network outages, seeing how the team provides high-accuracy assessments for leadership.
• Assist with logging and tracking impact findings in enterprise management systems like ServiceNow.

What You’ll Bring (Required)

• Citizenship & Clearance:Must be a U.S. citizen andeligible 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 basic networking concepts (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS) and the OSI model.
• 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 basedon-site at Scott AFB, Illinois.All work must be performed on site – no teleworking opportunities.

What We Want (Desired)

• Certifications:Obtaining aCompTIA Security+certification (or any certification that aligns with DoD 8570 IAT Level II) before the start date isstrongly encouraged.
• Hands-On Experience:Experience from home labs, class projects, or prior internships that involve network analysis or troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with:
  • The relationship between physical hardware and logical circuits.
  • Using ITSM or ticketing systems like ServiceNow.
  • ITIL processes or working in a fast-paced operational environment.

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Original Posting

August 26, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range

Pay Range $48,100.00 - $86,950.00

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay And Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

• competitive compensation
• Health and Wellness programs
• Income Protection
• Paid Leave
• Retirement

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.