The Network Site Design (NSD) Team at Leidos has an opening for an intern to help us modernize how network site designs are developed and delivered. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting the Service Management, Integration, and Transport (SMIT) contract, the Department of the Navy's largest IT services contract. Under SMIT, Leidos delivers and sustains the backbone of the Navy Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI), providing services such as network site infrastructure design, network architecture, configuration management, and digital engineering. The successful candidate will support the NSD team in designing, documenting, and supporting the implementation of critical network infrastructure solutions that enable naval operations worldwide, while gaining exposure to modern digital engineering methodologies, including Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
Primary Responsibilities
Support the development and review of change requests for network site designs and associated technical documentation for infrastructure projects across multiple naval installations
Assist with network site topology design and documentation, including site layout development, network device placement, and logical/physical topology diagrams
Work with the Active Bill of Materials (ABOM) to track network equipment, validate component specifications, and maintain accurate inventory records for site implementations
Participate in network architecture planning activities, including site connectivity design, routing protocols, and network segmentation strategies
Collaborate with network architects and engineers to develop site-specific designs that align with enterprise architecture standards and best practices
Support the preparation of network design templates in Cameo Systems Modeler and help ensure compliance with NSD procedures and standards
Assist with site survey validations, network solution assessments, and evaluations for infrastructure upgrade projects
Participate in digital engineering initiatives, including curating designs in Cameo Systems Modeler and learning MBSE methodologies for network architecture modeling
Contribute to the development and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), network design documentation, and technical guides for site topology standards
Help process implementation feedback from field teams and support post-deployment validation activities
Verify data integrity of network device inventories, site topology databases, and ABOM records
Attend team meetings and collaborate with network engineering, operations, and quality assurance teams
Basic Qualifications
Currently enrolled in an accredited bachelor's or master's degree program in Engineering (any discipline), Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, or a related technical field
Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
Technical knowledge or coursework in one or more of the following areas: network design and architecture, systems engineering, database management, or IT infrastructure
Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow technical procedures accurately
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with database management, data analysis, or configuration management tools
Understanding of network topologies and site connectivity architectures
Familiarity with Bill of Materials (BOM) processes and inventory management systems
Exposure to Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) concepts or tools (e.g., Cameo Systems Modeler, SysML, Teamwork Cloud)
Understanding of IT service management frameworks or processes
Experience with network diagramming tools (e.g., Microsoft Visio or similar)
Experience with Microsoft 365 (Office, SharePoint, Teams) or similar collaboration platforms
Coursework or projects involving network architecture, network design, site planning, or infrastructure topology
Interest in pursuing a career in network engineering, network architecture, or IT infrastructure design
Previous internship or co-op experience in a technical or networking environment
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Original Posting: October 21, 2026
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.
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.
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