Technical Intern

Leidos

About The Position

Leidos is seeking a summer intern with a Computer Science background to join our team in support of the SMIT contract, the largest IT services program for the Navy. Under the Service Management, Integration, and Transport (SMIT), Leidos team will deliver the core backbone of the Navy-Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI), including cybersecurity services, network operations, service desk, and data transport. Ultimately, the Leidos team will support the Navy in unifying its shore-based networks and data management to improve capability and service while also saving significant dollars by focusing efforts under one enterprise network. The successful candidate will support the administration of tools and lab solutions and analysis for the NMCI network. Primary Responsibilities Support expansion of the Lab environments to incorporate Microsoft Azure pilot effort Administer/Configure/Develop within tools such as Ansible Tower/ Satellite, MS SQL Server, Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM), Oracle for lab improvements efforts Contribute to the Lab team’s projects through desired automation by leveraging coding etc. via Red Hat Ansible, Microsoft PowerShell, HP Operations Orchestrator and/or other applicable technologies Produce as needed reporting and metrics to showcase alignment with Production Assist Lab Lead Engineers by participating in the planning of upgrades, replacement, configuration, and maintenance of servers/databases/tools Collaborate with external customers, management, subcontractors, vendors, and other engineering disciplines Comply with ITSM processes and procedures Comply with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) governance and use MBSE tools Comply with Cybersecurity requirements within the DoDI 8500.01 and DON 5239 Support the development and maintenance of processes, checklists, and procedures Assist automation initiatives by partnering with the Automation team to identify, prioritize and implement opportunities that improve efficiency, productivity and process optimization. Support cybersecurity and compliance efforts by coordinating with ISSM, ISSO and Cyber teams to maintain a secure environment, manage vulnerabilities and sustain ATO. Basic Qualifications Enrolled in a degree program as a Computer Science (or similar) major GPA 3.0 or better Experience with coding/programming Ability to obtain a security clearance US citizenship required Ability to obtain Security+ (or other relevant) certification to meet DoD 8570 IAT Level II requirements Preferred Qualifications Experience automating using Red Hat Ansible and/or Microsoft PowerShell Experience with operating systems, e.g., Windows Server (W2K8/12/16/19), Red Hat Enterprise Linux (6.x/7.x/8.x) Experience with databases, e.g., Oracle 21C, Microsoft SQL Experience with Automation Experience with Cyber Security Come break things (in a good way). Then build them smarter. We're the tech company everyone calls when things get weird. We don’t wear capes (they’re a safety hazard), but we do solve high-stakes problems with code, caffeine, and a healthy disregard for “how it’s always been done.” Original Posting: December 19, 2025 For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above. Pay Range: Pay Range $48,100.00 - $86,950.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law. Leidos Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world's most vexing challenges in national security and health. The company's global workforce of 47,000 collaborates to create smarter technology solutions for customers in heavily regulated industries. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenue of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023. For more information visit www.Leidos.com. Pay and Benefits Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here. Securing Your Data Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information at any part of the employment application process. And Leidos will communicate with you only through emails that are sent from a Leidos.com email address. If you receive an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information, please report the email to [email protected]. Commitment and Diversity All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

Requirements

Enrolled in a degree program as a Computer Science (or similar) major
GPA 3.0 or better
Experience with coding/programming
Ability to obtain a security clearance
US citizenship required
Ability to obtain Security+ (or other relevant) certification to meet DoD 8570 IAT Level II requirements

Nice To Haves

Experience automating using Red Hat Ansible and/or Microsoft PowerShell
Experience with operating systems, e.g., Windows Server (W2K8/12/16/19), Red Hat Enterprise Linux (6.x/7.x/8.x)
Experience with databases, e.g., Oracle 21C, Microsoft SQL
Experience with Automation
Experience with Cyber Security

Responsibilities

Support expansion of the Lab environments to incorporate Microsoft Azure pilot effort
Administer/Configure/Develop within tools such as Ansible Tower/ Satellite, MS SQL Server, Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM), Oracle for lab improvements efforts
Contribute to the Lab team’s projects through desired automation by leveraging coding etc. via Red Hat Ansible, Microsoft PowerShell, HP Operations Orchestrator and/or other applicable technologies
Produce as needed reporting and metrics to showcase alignment with Production
Assist Lab Lead Engineers by participating in the planning of upgrades, replacement, configuration, and maintenance of servers/databases/tools
Collaborate with external customers, management, subcontractors, vendors, and other engineering disciplines
Comply with ITSM processes and procedures
Comply with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) governance and use MBSE tools
Comply with Cybersecurity requirements within the DoDI 8500.01 and DON 5239
Support the development and maintenance of processes, checklists, and procedures
Assist automation initiatives by partnering with the Automation team to identify, prioritize and implement opportunities that improve efficiency, productivity and process optimization.
Support cybersecurity and compliance efforts by coordinating with ISSM, ISSO and Cyber teams to maintain a secure environment, manage vulnerabilities and sustain ATO.