Network Administration Internship: Summer 2026

Lands' End•Dodgeville, WI

62d•$20•Hybrid

About The Position

As an intern, you will join over 5,000 talented individuals who are leaders, critical thinkers, accountable, curious, flexible and results-minded all driving toward the same goal - to delight customers and drive sales through multiple channels. In addition, you will join a diverse group of individuals from a variety of colleges, universities and areas of study. Some highlights of our internship program include: Paid Internship: $20/hr Twelve-week program: May 18 - August 7, 2026 Full-time opportunity: 8am - 5pm CT Team building and networking activities Group projects and career-building workshops Leadership and cross-functional learning opportunities Assigned mentor focused on your growth and development Senior leader speaker series Lands' End merchandise discount Relocation assistance available Our internship program is designed with future leaders in mind and serves as a pipeline for top talent. The Intern experience at Lands' End is a comprehensive development-based role, designed to facilitate a robust network administration career path. This internship offers hands-on experience in managing and supporting enterprise network infrastructure. You'll work alongside experienced professionals to gain exposure to real-world networking environments, tools, and challenges. As part of the internship, you will gain practical experience in enterprise network administration and exposure to industry-standard tools and technologies. Under the mentorship of experienced IT professionals, you will have an opportunity to contribute to impactful projects, gaining a strong foundation for future career opportunities in IT and networking. This is a hybrid role with three weeks per month onsite (Mon - Thurs). The primary work location is our corporate campus in Dodgeville; WI and you will perform work both on-site and remotely each week. You must reside or relocate within a commutable distance of the office for this position. Don't worry, we have you covered, Lands' End offers competitive relocation assistance!

Requirements

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Entering senior year (completion of junior year by internship start).
Basic understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, etc.).
Familiarity with one or more networking devices - switches, access points, routers, circuits, modems, firewalls - not vendor specific
Good understanding of Windows OS and some experience in Linux
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
Eagerness to learn and contribute in a fast-paced IT environment.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to network monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds, Dynatrace).
Familiarity with some network vendor hardware - Aruba, Meraki, Cisco, etc
Experience with scripting or automation (e.g., Python, Bash).
Knowledge of cybersecurity fundamentals.

Responsibilities

Assist in monitoring network performance and availability using enterprise tools.
Support routine maintenance of network hardware including switches, routers, SD-WAN, and wireless access points.
Help troubleshoot network connectivity issues across LAN/WAN environments.
Participate in network documentation efforts including topology diagrams and asset inventories.
Assist with configuration and deployment of network devices under supervision.
Collaborate with team members on network upgrade and optimization projects.
Learn and apply basic network security practices to support a secure infrastructure.
Provide support for end-user network-related requests and escalate as needed.