Technical Intern
Lensa
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Job Description
Technical Intern
Leidos is seeking a summer intern with a Computer Science background to join their team in support of the SMIT contract, the largest IT services program for the Navy. This role contributes to the core backbone of the Navy-Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI), focusing on cybersecurity services, network operations, service desk, and data transport. The successful Technical Intern will support the administration of tools and lab solutions, and conduct analysis for the NMCI network, supporting the Navy in unifying its shore-based networks and data management.
Primary Responsibilities
- Support expansion of the Lab environments to incorporate Microsoft Azure pilot effort.
- Administer, Configure, and Develop within tools such as Ansible Tower/Satellite, MS SQL Server, Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM), and Oracle for lab improvements efforts.
- Contribute to the Lab team’s projects through desired automation by leveraging coding 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 Master's 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.
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.
Key skills/competency
- Automation
- Cybersecurity
- Network Operations
- System Administration
- Database Management
- Scripting
- ITSM
- MBSE
- Vulnerability Management
- Microsoft Azure
How to Get Hired at Lensa
- Research Leidos's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor.
- Tailor your resume for Leidos: Highlight relevant computer science, scripting, and cybersecurity experience aligning with the SMIT contract.
- Showcase technical skills: Emphasize proficiency in automation tools like Ansible and PowerShell, operating systems, and databases.
- Prepare for security clearance: Understand the requirements and processes for obtaining a US government security clearance.
- Network strategically: Connect with current Leidos employees on LinkedIn to gain insights and potential referrals.
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