Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Leidos is hiring a Network Site Design Intern to support the Navy Marine Corps Intranet under its Service Management, Integration, and Transport contract. The intern will help design, document, and validate network infrastructure solutions while gaining experience with digital engineering and Model-Based Systems Engineering.
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
Skills
- 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
- Experience with database management, data analysis, or configuration management tools
- Knowledge of network infrastructure components (routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, wireless access points)
- 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
Benefits
- Health and Wellness programs
- Income Protection
- Paid Leave
- Retirement
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