Network Operations Intern

Leidos; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 87,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Paid Leave and Retirement

Job summary

Leidos seeks motivated technology students for a Summer 2027 Network Operations Internship at MacDill AFB, Tampa, FL. You’ll work with engineers and analysts to maintain DISN health and performance in support of USCENTCOM and DISA, gaining hands-on experience on diverse networks and DoD systems.

You’ll learn to translate requirements into specs, assist with provisioning, and help document metrics for government reporting, while preparing for a career in defense tech.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance.
• Pursuing degree in Cybersecurity, CS, IT, or Network Engineering.
• Foundational IT principles, basic programming logic, and networking concepts (OSI, TCP/IP).
• Strong problem-solving, attention to detail, and proactive mindset.
• Team-oriented with strong written and verbal communication.
• On-site at MacDill AFB, Tampa, FL.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior engineers with functional analysis of network data and designs.
• Convert customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.
• Shadow the team to understand troubleshooting and fault analysis.
• Gain exposure to Network Engineering, Network Operations, and Unified Capabilities.
• Assist with customer provisioning and legacy technology phase-out.
• Help create documentation and collect metrics for government reporting.

Skills

Citizenship & Clearance

Networking fundamentals

Analytical mindset

Team collaboration

On-site work

Education

Pursuing degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or Network Engineering

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 Operations Intern, you will join our Digital Sector on the Global Solutions Management – Operations II (GSM-O II) contract at MacDill AFB, FL. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands‑on experience supporting the Defense Information System Network (DISN) in direct support of U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) and the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA).

Your Opportunity:

Are you interested in learning how a global network supports critical military operations? As a member of our MacDill AFB team, you will be embedded directly with the engineers and analysts who manage the day‑to‑day health and performance of the DISN. You will gain exposure to a wide range of technologies and learn how our teams ensure the reliability of vital communication networks for the DoD.

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

• Assist senior engineers with functional analysis of network data and designs.
• Learn how to convert customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.
• Shadow the team to understand how they perform troubleshooting and fault analysis.
• Gain exposure to a variety of operational areas, including Network Engineering, Network Operations, and Unified Capabilities (voice and video).
• Assist with customer provisioning and the phase‑out of legacy technology.
• Help create documentation and collect metrics for government reporting.

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 IT principles, basic programming logic, and networking concepts (e.g., OSI Model, TCP/IP).
• 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 MacDill AFB in Tampa, FL.All work must be performed on site.

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 involving networking, scripting, or data analysis.
• Familiarity with:
  • Basic scripting (e.g., Python, Bash).
  • Using ITSM or ticketing systems.
  • Unix/Linux environments.

If you’re looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We’re not hiring followers. We’re recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We’re already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Pay Range

Pay Range $48,100.00 - $86,950.00

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.

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 .

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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.