Network Site Design Intern

Leidos; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a student intern in network engineering to support the development and review of change requests for site designs and related technical documentation across naval installations. You will assist with topology design, site layout, device placement, and topology diagrams while tracking equipment in ABOM and ensuring inventory accuracy.

You will also participate in MBSE activities and contribute to SOPs and design templates.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited bachelor’s or master’s degree program in Engineering, Computer Science, IT, Network Engineering, or related field.
• GPA 3.0 or higher on 4.0 scale.

Responsibilities

• Support development and review of change requests for network site designs and technical documentation.
• Assist with topology design, site layout, device placement, and topology diagrams.
• Track network equipment in ABOM and maintain accurate inventory records.

Skills

Network design

Systems engineering

IT infrastructure

Written communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering / CS / IT

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Cameo Systems Modeler

SysML

Teamwork Cloud

Microsoft Visio

Microsoft 365 / SharePoint

Job description

Primary Responsibilities

• Support the development and review of change requests for network site designs and associated technical documentation for infrastructure projects across multiple naval installations
• Assist with network site topology design and documentation, including site layout development, network device placement, and logical/physical topology diagrams
• Work with the Active Bill of Materials (ABOM) to track network equipment, validate component specifications, and maintain accurate inventory records for site implementations
• Participate in network architecture planning activities, including site connectivity design, routing protocols, and network segmentation strategies
• Collaborate with network architects and engineers to develop site‑specific designs that align with enterprise architecture standards and best practices
• Support the preparation of network design templates in Cameo Systems Modeler and help ensure compliance with NSD procedures and standards
• Assist with site survey validations, network solution assessments, and evaluations for infrastructure upgrade projects
• Participate in digital engineering initiatives, including curating designs in Cameo Systems Modeler and learning MBSE methodologies for network architecture modeling
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), network design documentation, and technical guides for site topology standards
• Help process implementation feedback from field teams and support post‑deployment validation activities
• Verify data integrity of network device inventories, site topology databases, and ABOM records
• Attend team meetings and collaborate with network engineering, operations, and quality assurance teams

Basic Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited bachelor's or master's degree program in Engineering (any discipline), Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, or a related technical field
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
• Technical knowledge or coursework in one or more of the following areas: network design and architecture, systems engineering, database management, or IT infrastructure
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow technical procedures accurately
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with database management, data analysis, or configuration management tools
• Knowledge of network infrastructure components (routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, wireless access points)
• Understanding of network topologies and site connectivity architectures
• Familiarity with Bill of Materials (BOM) processes and inventory management systems
• Exposure to Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) concepts or tools (e.g., Cameo Systems Modeler, SysML, Teamwork Cloud)
• Understanding of IT service management frameworks or processes
• Experience with network diagramming tools (e.g., Microsoft Visio or similar)
• Experience with Microsoft 365 (Office, SharePoint, Teams) or similar collaboration platforms
• Coursework or projects involving network architecture, network design, site planning, or infrastructure topology
• Interest in pursuing a career in network engineering, network architecture, or IT infrastructure design
• Previous internship or co‑op experience in a technical or networking environment

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Pay Range

Pay Range $48,100.00 - $86,950.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.