Description
Leidos, a leading defense, intelligence, and technology company, is seeking a motivated Network Operations intern to join our Digital Modernization Group on the Global Solutions Management – Operations II (GSM-O II) contract at Scott AFB, IL. As part of our team, you'll contribute to the operations, sustainment, and defense of the Defense Information System Network (DISN) within the DOD Information Network (DODIN), supporting the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA).
Why Leidos? Join our Operational Engineering team and tackle real-world challenges, contributing directly to the security and reliability of vital communication networks in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Gain hands-on experience in software development and network engineering that matters.
We are seeking highly motivated and capable interns to join our GSM-O team, supporting key functions in:
• Network Engineering
• Network Impact Assessments
• Circuit Activations
• Trouble Management
• Configuration Management
• Performance Management
• Network Operations
• System Security Administration
• Network Maintenance
• Systems Administration (including Desktop Support)
What You’ll Do: In this internship, you will be responsible for a range of network operations support tasks, including:
• Perform functional analysis of data and network designs to ensure efficient operation.
• Convert customer requirements into precise hardware and software specifications.
• Maintain and update network design data to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Create documentation and collect metrics for timely government reporting.
• Contribute to project planning and develop logical solutions to address requirements.
• Provide customer support to resolve user questions and issues throughout the Network Engineering lifecycle.
• Conduct trouble analysis of data and network designs to identify and fix problems.
• Create and maintain software and network scripts to automate tasks.
• Administer servers and applications, ensuring system stability and security.
• Resolve network impacts related to authorized service interruptions to minimize downtime.
What You’ll Bring:
• Actively pursuing a degree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology) from an accredited college/university.
• Solid understanding of IT principles, programming fundamentals, and networking concepts (OSI Model, Python, Ansible, Yang, HTML/XML, VBA, SQL, Unix/Linux, Bash, SED/AWK).
• Proven ability to perform data analysis, extract meaningful insights, and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Commitment to obtaining Security+ certification (or equivalent DoD 8570 IAT II certification) within a specified timeframe.
• Eligibility to obtain an interim Secret DoD Security clearance (sponsored by Leidos).
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Geographic Requirement: This position is based on-site at Scott AFB, Illinois.
• Reliable transportation to Scott AFB is required.
We’re not looking for perfectly polished resumes or perfect fits. We’re looking for people who break limits, ask hard questions, and don’t wait to be told what’s next. At Leidos, we’re not following the roadmap — we’re redrawing it.
Original Posting:
November 5, 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 $46,800.00 - $84,600.00
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.
About Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. 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 at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.
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Commitment to Non-Descrimination
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.
