Transport Network Engineer Intern

Leidos a leading defense intelligence and technology company is seeking a motivated Transport Network Engineer Intern to join our Digital Modernization Group on the Global Solutions Management Operations II (GSM-O II) contract at Scott AFB IL. As part of our team youll contribute to the operations sustainment and defense of the Defense Information System Network (DISN) within the DOD Information Network (DODIN) supporting the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA).

Why Leidos Join our Operational Engineering team and tackle real-world challenges contributing directly to the security and reliability of vital communication networks in a fast-paced dynamic environment. Gain hands-on experience in network engineering that matters.

Your Opportunity:

Were seeking driven and capable candidates to join our GSM-O team! As a Transport Network Engineer Intern on our Operational Engineering team you will directly support network operations and engineering functions contributing to the reliability and security of critical communication infrastructure.

What Youll Do:
Support the design development and modification of network management systems in support of approved hardware and software technical refresh and upgrades.
Assist in the deployment of new network hardware (shelves cards) on operational nodes ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance.
Monitor network changes analyzing traffic behavior and customer reporting to proactively identify and mitigate potential impacts.
Contribute to the development and implementation of best practices for network operation and maintenance.
Provide ad-hoc engineering support gathering and analyzing data creating flowcharts and recommending optimal network configurations based on engineering documents and practical experience.
Assist in performing fault isolation analysis and troubleshooting across various transport platforms (SONET DWDM TDM cryptographic systems) collaborating with engineers vendors and customers to determine root cause.
Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of all activities in ServiceNow ITSM trouble tickets.
Assist in providing timely and informative situational awareness reporting to management.
Support Authorized Service Interruption (ASI) activities collecting site and device data to schedule maintenance windows and coordinate technician dispatch.

What Youll Bring:
Actively pursuing a degree in a relevant field (e.g. Computer Science Computer Engineering Information Technology) from an accredited college/university.
Eagerness to develop proficiency 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 an interim Secret DoD Security clearance prior to the start date (Leidos sponsorship provided).
Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Geographic Requirement: This position is based on-site at Scott AFB Illinois.
Reliable transportation to Scott AFB is required.

At Leidos we dont want someone who fits the moldwe want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless the over-caffeinated the ones who ask whats next before the dust settles on whats now.

If youre already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2 good. Youll fit right in.

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Pay Range:

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.