Network Engineer Intern - Summer 2027

Description

Summer 2027 internship of 32 hours a week for at least 10 weeks, supporting a company program that modernizes the Department of War enterprise network.

The company builds and supports network systems for its customers, and interns work alongside the engineering team on live program work.

Responsibilities

• Help an engineering team design and support network modernization solutions at every stage of a project.
• Complete a group project with other interns that simulates customer network environments.
• Carry out assigned tasks while a senior engineer oversees your work.
• Research topics and gather data to inform project decisions.
• Identify risks, blockers and chances to improve processes.
• Provide general help to the engineering team when needed.
• Give a final summary presentation on your projects and experience to the Division, and some interns may also present to leaders at the headquarters office.

Requirements

• Be a high school senior close to graduation, with a record of strong academics and technical aptitude.
• Be currently enrolled full time as an undergraduate or graduate student in a relevant field.
• Be able to obtain and keep a security clearance where the role requires one.
• Have strong interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Communicate well both orally and in writing.
• Have technical experience or knowledge of basic data network communications and computer operations, along with coursework covering data networks.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Work well in a team and collaborate with project managers, engineers and technicians.
• Travel to other company locations or customer sites when needed.
• Be able to handle light materials, boxes and equipment, which may involve some physical effort.
• Be legally authorized to work in the United States now and in the future, without needing employer sponsorship.
• Hold the CompTIA Security+ certification, or be actively pursuing it with completion expected before the internship starts.
• Preferred: technical experience or knowledge of Cisco, Juniper or Aruba.
• Desired: a degree in engineering, computer science, cybersecurity or a related field.
• Desired: a GPA of 3.0 or higher, which is preferred but not required.
• Desired: previous internship in networking or cybersecurity.
• Desired: military experience or experience working with government personnel.

Conditions

Work 32 hours a week, part time and on call, for at least 10 weeks during summer 2027.

Work 100% in office at the High Point, NC location for the entire internship.

Travel of up to 25% within the continental US may be required.

Proposed salary range: $39,400 - $75,900. Final pay may depend on factors such as location, federal government contract labor categories and wage rates, relevant prior experience, specific skills, education and certifications.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits including healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education and time off.
• Flexible time off that you can take as you need it.
• Access to robust learning resources and learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive compensation and flexibility to balance quality work with your personal life.