Computer Science Intern

Description

Job Description:

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 Linux, Windows, and database solutions and analysis for the NMCI network.

Primary Responsibilities

• Contribute to the Platform Engineering team’s projects through automation/coding using Red Hat Ansible and/or Microsoft PowerShell
• Participate in the planning of upgrades, replacement, configuration, and maintenance of servers/databases
• Support automation efforts to reduce manual efforts and increase efficiencies
• 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

Basic Qualifications

• Enrolled in a degree program as a Computer Science (or similar) major with graduation planned in 2024-2026
• 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

Pay Range:

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.

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About Leidos

Leidos is a Fortune 500® technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets. The company’s 47,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $14.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 30, 2022.   For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

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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.