Network Site Design Intern

Employer description

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 installationsAssist with network site topology design and documentation, including site layout development, network device placement, and logical/physical topology diagramsWork with the Active Bill of Materials (ABOM) to track network equipment, validate component specifications, and maintain accurate inventory records for site implementationsParticipate in network architecture planning activities, including site connectivity design, routing protocols, and network segmentation strategiesCollaborate with network architects and engineers to develop site-specific designs that align with enterprise architecture standards and best practicesSupport the preparation of network design templates in Cameo Systems Modeler and help ensure compliance with NSD procedures and standardsAssist with site survey validations, network solution assessments, and evaluations for infrastructure upgrade projectsParticipate in digital engineering initiatives, including curating designs in Cameo Systems Modeler and learning MBSE methodologies for network architecture modelingContribute to the development and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), network design documentation, and technical guides for site topology standardsHelp process implementation feedback from field teams and support post-deployment validation activitiesVerify data integrity of network device inventories, site topology databases, and ABOM recordsAttend 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 fieldCumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scaleTechnical knowledge or coursework in one or more of the following areas: network design and architecture, systems engineering, database management, or IT infrastructureStrong attention to detail and the ability to follow technical procedures accuratelyEffective written and verbal communication skillsAbility to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environmentU.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance 

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with database management, data analysis, or configuration management toolsKnowledge of network infrastructure components (routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, wireless access points)Understanding of network topologies and site connectivity architecturesFamiliarity with Bill of Materials (BOM) processes and inventory management systemsExposure to Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) concepts or tools (e.g., Cameo Systems Modeler, SysML, Teamwork Cloud)Understanding of IT service management frameworks or processesExperience with network diagramming tools (e.g., Microsoft Visio or similar)Experience with Microsoft 365 (Office, SharePoint, Teams) or similar collaboration platformsCoursework or projects involving network architecture, network design, site planning, or infrastructure topologyInterest in pursuing a career in network engineering, network architecture, or IT infrastructure designPrevious 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.