On-Site Transport Network Engineer Intern (Optical/WAN)

Via Logic LLC; Illinois; On-site; USD 48,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is recruiting for a Summer 2027 Transport Network Engineer Intern to join the Digital Sector on the GSM-O II contract at Scott AFB, IL. You will work with engineers to troubleshoot optical transport systems and support network upgrades, gaining hands-on experience with DISN infrastructure.

You will learn to monitor traffic, perform fault isolation, and contribute to accurate documentation in ServiceNow ITSM, while preparing for DoD security clearance as a U.S. citizen.

Qualifications

• Citizenship and DoD Secret clearance eligibility required.
• Pursuing a degree in Network Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.
• Foundational networking concepts (TCP/IP, OSI) and interest in optical transport systems.
• Proactive problem-solving, strong attention to detail, and analytical skills.
• Collaborative attitude with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• On-site internship at Scott AFB, Illinois; no telework; transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior engineers in design, development, and modification of network management systems.
• Support deployment of new network hardware (shelves, cards) on operational nodes.
• Monitor network changes, analyze traffic, and identify impacts on stability.
• Assist fault isolation and troubleshooting across transport platforms (SONET, DWDM, TDM).
• Maintain documentation in ServiceNow ITSM with accuracy.
• Support ASI activities by collecting site and device data for maintenance scheduling.

Skills

Analytical Mindset

Teamwork

Citizenship & Clearance

Technical Foundation

Education

Relevant degree pursuit

Job description

Leidos is recruiting for a Summer 2027 Transport Network Engineer Intern to join the Digital Sector on the GSM-O II contract at Scott AFB, IL. You will work with engineers to troubleshoot optical transport systems and support network upgrades, gaining hands-on experience with DISN infrastructure.

You will learn to monitor traffic, perform fault isolation, and contribute to accurate documentation in ServiceNow ITSM, while preparing for DoD security clearance as a U.S. citizen.