Network O&S Internship IRES - SSFB/HSV

Amentum; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Network O&S Internship to support the Missile Defense Agency on the IRES contract. This 6-month internship at Schriever Space Force Base or Redstone Arsenal provides hands-on experience with Cisco routers, switches, and firewalls, and requires willingness to work night shifts and occasional travel.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in IT/CS/Engineering programs, with TCP/IP basics, Cisco CLI familiarity, and eligibility for DoW Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an IT/CS/Engineering degree program with at least sophomore standing.
• Must have basic TCP/IP, DNS/DHCP, and OSI model knowledge.
• Familiarity with Cisco IOS CLI and network device configuration.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to document steps clearly.

Responsibilities

• Assist in Cisco IOS router and switch upgrades, rollbacks and troubleshooting.
• Assist in configuring and troubleshooting routers, switches, and firewalls.
• Help monitor network performance, bandwidth utilization, and system alerts.
• Perform physical device installations, patching cables, and auditing server rack diagrams.
• Document network topology maps, IP address allocations, and inventory lists.

Skills

TCP/IP basics

DNS/DHCP

OSI model

Communication

Documentation

Night shift

DoW IAT Level II

Cisco CLI

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS/Engineering

Tools

Cisco IOS CLI

Job description

• this internship is anticipated to last 6 months from start date***
  
  

Position Title: Network O&S Internship

• this internship is anticipated to last 6 months from start date***
  
  

Location: Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO or Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, AL

Relocation Assistance: None available at this time

Remote/Telework: NO - Not available for this position

Clearance Type: DoW Secret

Shift: Night shift

Travel Required: Up to 10% of the time

Description of Duties:

The Network O&S Internship supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract. The candidate will:

• Assist in Cisco IOS router and switch upgrades, rollbacks and troubleshooting.
• Assist in configuring and troubleshooting routers, switches, and firewalls.
• Help monitor network performance, bandwidth utilization, and system alerts.
• Perform physical device installations, patching cables, and auditing server rack diagrams.
• Document network topology maps, IP address allocations, and inventory lists.
  
  

Resumes, in month and year format, must be submitted with application in order to be considered for the position. The selected candidate may be assigned as an employee for one of our teammate companies.

Basic Requirements:

• Must have 1, or more, years of general (full-time) work experience
• May be reduced with completion of advanced education
• Must be a recent graduate OR currently enrolled in an accredited associate or bachelor’s degree program in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline with at least sophomore-level standing.
• Must have a basic understanding of TCP/IP protocols, subnetting, and DNS/DHCP, along with familiarity with the OSI model.
• Must have academic or lab exposure to the Cisco Command Line Interface (CLI), including basic router/switch configuration concepts.
• Must be able, and willing, to work scheduled evening maintenance windows to support live network operations and changes.
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to document technical steps and follow standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Must have a current DoW IAT Levl II certification (ex: CompTIA Security+ CE certification, or equivalent foundational cybersecurity knowledge (e.g., understanding network access control and device hardening)).
• Must have, or obtain, an active DoW Secret Security Clearance
  
  

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days. If a candidate has not been selected at that time, it will continue to be posted until a suitable candidate is selected or the position is closed.

Compensation Details:

$20.67/hr

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance
  
  

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

08/24/2026 - 09/02/2026

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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