Network Site Design Intern

Leidos

7d•$48,100 - $86,950

About The Position

The Network Site Design (NSD) Team at Leidos is seeking an intern to help modernize the development and delivery of network site designs. The role supports the Service Management, Integration, and Transport (SMIT) contract, through which Leidos delivers and sustains the Navy Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI). The intern will support the design, documentation, and implementation of network infrastructure solutions for naval operations and gain exposure to digital engineering methodologies, including Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).

Requirements

Currently enrolled in an accredited bachelor's or master's degree program in Engineering, 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 at least one of network design and architecture, systems engineering, database management, or IT infrastructure.
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow technical procedures accurately.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience with database management, data analysis, or configuration management tools.
Knowledge of network infrastructure components, including routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and wireless access points.
Understanding of network topologies and site connectivity architectures.
Familiarity with Bill of Materials (BOM) processes and inventory management systems.
Exposure to MBSE concepts or tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler, SysML, or Teamwork Cloud.
Understanding of IT service management frameworks or processes.
Experience with network diagramming tools such as 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 a career in network engineering, network architecture, or IT infrastructure design.
Previous technical or networking internship or co-op experience.

Responsibilities

Support development and review of change requests for network site designs and related technical documentation for infrastructure projects across naval installations.
Assist with network site topology design and documentation, including site layouts, network device placement, and logical and physical topology diagrams.
Use the Active Bill of Materials (ABOM) to track network equipment, validate component specifications, and maintain inventory records.
Participate in network architecture planning, including site connectivity design, routing protocols, and network segmentation strategies.
Collaborate with network architects and engineers on site-specific designs that align with enterprise architecture standards and best practices.
Support 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 infrastructure upgrade evaluations.
Participate in digital engineering initiatives, curate designs in Cameo Systems Modeler, and learn MBSE methodologies for network architecture modeling.
Contribute to 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.
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.