Software & Systems Infrastructure Integration Intern
About The Position
As a Software & Systems Infrastructure Integration Intern on the Multipurpose Interactive Trainer (MIT) team, you will contribute to engineering training systems for the U.S. Navy and Royal Australian Navy. The work focuses on IT and virtual infrastructure, including deploying operating systems, configuring virtual environments, supporting physical lab hardware, and exploring containerization. You will work with experienced systems and software engineers who provide mentorship and technical guidance. The position is fully on-site in Manassas, Virginia, with no travel required. No security clearance is required before starting, but candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense Secret clearance. U.S. citizenship is required due to the nature of the work. This is a paid internship, with potential for conversion to a full-time engineering role after graduation. The stated salary range is USD $27.50–$30.70 per hour.
Requirements
- Be currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate degree program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline. The posting's initial qualifications also list Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or another related scientific or technical discipline; sophomore standing or higher is preferred.
- Demonstrate foundational familiarity with Linux-based operating systems, including command-line navigation, package management, and user permissions.
- Have exposure to scripting languages such as Python or Bash.
- Have a basic understanding of version control systems such as Git.
- Demonstrate problem-solving aptitude, curiosity to learn new technologies, and eagerness to contribute in a collaborative team environment.
- Be a U.S. citizen.
- Be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense Secret security clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Department of Defense Secret security clearance at time of hire is preferred, although no clearance is required before starting.
- Academic, personal, or homelab experience installing and managing Kubernetes clusters, Docker containers, or microservices.
- Experience with virtualization platforms such as KVM, Proxmox, VMware, or VirtualBox.
- Foundational networking knowledge, including TCP/IP, subnetting, DHCP, DNS, and VLANs.
- Hands-on experience assembling PC or server hardware, cabling, or lab equipment.
- Involvement in technical clubs, robotics teams, open-source projects, or engineering hackathons.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and a proactive approach to asking questions and learning.
Responsibilities
- Install, configure, and maintain Linux operating systems and system services on bare-metal servers and within virtual machines and/or containers.
- Support physical hardware setup, server racking, and network cabling in local development and integration labs.
- Assist with configuring, prototyping, and deploying a new containerized environment to replace existing infrastructure.
- Monitor system health, test environment setups, and help troubleshoot infrastructure anomalies and performance bottlenecks.
- Write and update scripts, such as Python and Bash, to automate routine deployment, configuration, and testing tasks.
Benefits
- Paid internship compensation.
- Access to select employee resource groups and networking events.
- Direct mentorship from experienced engineers.
- Potential career pathway to full-time engineering roles upon graduation.
- Competitive benefits are offered, but specific benefit plans are not listed.
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Career Level
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