The Digital Modernization Group at Leidos has an opening for a Transport Network Engineer intern for the Global Solutions Management – Operations II (GSM-O II) contract. This contract includes the Operations, Sustainment, Maintenance, Repair and Defense of the Defense Information System Network (DISN) within the DOD Information Network (DODIN) in support of the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA). This position requires onsite support and is located at Scott AFB, IL.

Leidos is a worldwide defense, intelligence, homeland security and advanced technology company.  Our program GSM-O is a United States Government program chartered to provide worldwide Defense Information System Network services to the Department of Defense and national security organizations.

Job Summary:

We are looking for highly motivated, driven, capable candidates to join our GSM-O team!  The Operational Engineering team is looking for qualified interns with the focus on supporting  network operations/engineering functions.

Primary Responsibilities: 

Assist in performing network management system design, develop methods of procedure, analysis, testing and/or modifications of architecture in support of software/hardware technical refresh and upgrades approved by the Engineering Review Board.

• Assist in implementing new network hardware (shelves, cards) on operational nodes.

• Assist in deploying network changes – monitor for any impacts to customer traffic using provided expectations of traffic behavior, lessons learned and customer reporting.

• Recommend to manager best practices for the operation and maintenance of the network.

• Assist in ad-hoc engineering support, statistics/data gathering, modeling, creating/updating flowcharts and providing recommendations to determine the most efficient configuration of the network based on engineering documents and experience.

• Assist in performing fault isolation, analysis, and troubleshooting across various transport platforms including SONET optical/fiber transport (ODXC/MSPP), Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM), Time Division Multiplexing (TDM), and cryptographic systems.  Engage with other engineers (transport, IP, unified capabilities), vendors, and customers to determine root cause analysis.

• Update Service Now ITSM+ trouble tickets with accurate documentation.

• Assist with providing situational awareness reporting to management.

• Assist in Authorized Service Interruption (ASI) activities to collect site and device data to schedule maintenance windows, coordinating dispatch of technicians, and identifying availability of site personnel.

Required Skills and Education:

• Current enrollment in an Associate’s, Bachelor's or Master’s-granting program from accredited college/university in a relevant discipline is required for consideration.

• Ability to become proficient in one or more Transport platforms: CIENA 6500, CIENA Corestream, Cisco NCS2K, CISCO MSPP 15454/15310, SYCAMORE ODXC 16K/9K, XTERA, and other ancillary equipment.

• Ability to obtain interim Secret DoD Security clearance prior to start date (selected candidates will be sponsored for required clearance).

• Must be a US Citizen to qualify.

• Local colleges nearby Scott AFB Illinois (St Louis Metro area) need only apply.

• Work must be performed on Scott AFB Illinois.

• Must have own transportation to enter Scott AFB Illinois.

• Ability to obtain Security+ certification or equivalent DoD 8570 IAT II certification.

• To be considered for this internship, candidates must not have graduated prior to May 2025.  Candidates must be actively enrolled in a degree plan that extends into fall 2025.

Original Posting Date:

2024-09-06

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 $44,850.00 - $81,075.00

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.