System Administrator Intern
Indianapolis, IN - USA
Job Summary
Do Work That Matters
Leidos Civil IT division is focused on innovation and solving complex technical problems spanning infrastructure operations cybersecurity analytics and application modernizations. We rely on a team of skilled staff capable of operating across technical domains embracing challenges and being adaptable to new technologies and new ideas.
About the Role
This is not a traditional siloed service desk role. As an intern youll gain hands-on experience supporting a secure enterprise-scale environment with federally regulated requirements. Were looking for someone who is curious proactive and eager to learnsomeone who can take initiative while collaborating with others to solve problems and deliver results.
About the Candidate
We are specifically looking for someone who can:
- Provide hands-on desktop support in an enterprise environment including OS hardware and user-facing issues
- Diagnose and address network connectivity issues (e.g. access restrictions firewall rules DNS VPN IP/Port/URL filtering)
- Prepare and maintain physical computer assets and peripherals including imaging inventory shipping/receiving
- Operate effectively across multiple functionsincluding endpoint management support security and asset managementwithout reliance on rigid team boundaries
Required Qualifications
- Currently pursuing bachelors degree in information systems or related field
- Ability to obtain public trust security clearance
- US citizenship required.
- Ability to self-manage work tasks using M365 based tools
- Demonstrated and proven ability to independently resolve issues improve day-to-day operations with self-driven initiatives and operate with a growth mindset
- Exposure to basic administration of Windows desktops or other endpoint management tools
- Understanding of practical security concepts in an enterprise environment
- Located near Indianapolis IN and willingness to be on-site in support of the mission
If youre looking for comfort keep scrolling. At Leidos we outthink outbuild and outpace the status quo because the mission demands it. Were not hiring followers. Were recruiting the ones who disrupt provoke and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. Were already at step 30 and moving faster than anyone else dares.
Original Posting:
May 5 2026For 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 $48100.00 - $86950.00The 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.
Required Experience:
Intern
About Company
Leidos is an innovation company rapidly addressing the world's most vexing challenges in national security and health. Our 47,000 employees collaborate to create smarter technology solutions for customers in these critical markets.