Data Engineering & Analytics Intern
About The Position
Leidos is seeking a motivated student for its Summer 2027 Internship Program, starting May 2027. The Data Engineering & Analytics Intern will join the Digital Sector on the Global Solutions Management – Operations II (GSM-O II) contract at Scott AFB, Illinois, supporting the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA). The internship provides hands-on experience with large-scale data visualization, automation, and software development in support of the security and efficiency of the Defense Information System Network (DISN). Embedded with Operational Engineering and Innovations teams, the intern will learn to build dashboards, test enterprise software, develop automation solutions, and work with enterprise data pipelines. The position is on-site at Scott AFB; teleworking is not available. Candidates must be in the St. Louis Metro area and have their own transportation.
Requirements
- Must be a U.S. citizen and eligible to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance.
- Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, a related engineering discipline, or another relevant field.
- Foundational understanding of software development with Python, Java, or SQL.
- Working knowledge of web technologies such as HTML and JavaScript.
- Basic familiarity with distributed version control software such as Git.
- Strong desire to learn, keen attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Must be in the St. Louis Metro area and have personal transportation.
- Must perform all work on-site at Scott AFB, Illinois; teleworking is unavailable.
Nice To Haves
- Obtaining a CompTIA Security+ certification or a certification aligned with DoD 8570 IAT Level II before the start date is strongly encouraged.
- Experience gained through home labs, class projects, hackathons, or prior internships.
- Familiarity with web development using UI frameworks such as React.
- Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes.
- Familiarity with cloud environments; AWS is a plus.
- Familiarity with Agile development tools such as JIRA and Confluence.
Responsibilities
- Assist in creating Kibana visualizations and dashboards for network operators and leadership.
- Assist with deployment, configuration, and testing of Kafka and Elastic clusters.
- Collaborate with an Agile team, participate in daily scrums, and demonstrate working software.
- Develop skills in troubleshooting and resolving infrastructure and system-level issues.
- Have the opportunity to design, develop, and test software written in Python, JavaScript, and SQL.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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