Cloud Engineering Intern

Overview

Summer 2027 internship on the DIET engineering team supporting the Defense Enclave Services (DES) contract, focused on modernizing DODNet through network engineering and cloud modernization projects.

What you'll do

• Support the project manager in engineering project management efforts across multiple engineering projects.
• Assist with configuring services in the Azure cloud.
• Assist with implementing network modernization policy updates.
• Assist the Subject Matter Expert (SME) teams with Contract Deliverables (CDRLs) preparation and uploads.
• Organize and support engineering project tasks and triage issues for the SME teams.
• Assist with the coordination and communication for engineering testing activities.
• Rotate through engineering support duties to understand the phases of design, test, migration, and operations.

What you'll need

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university pursuing a degree.
• A strong interest in network and cloud engineering, systems engineering, or computer science.
• Familiarity using Microsoft tools such as SharePoint, Excel, Teams, or the Power Platform (academic or personal experience is acceptable).
• Familiarity with Azure (academic or personal experience is acceptable).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with keen attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a virtual team environment and manage multiple technical tasks simultaneously.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Secret security clearance required to start; Leidos will sponsor if necessary.

Nice to have

• Degree in Network Engineering, IT, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.

Details

• Starts May 2027 (Summer 2027 Internship Program).
• 100% remote, candidates must be based in the United States with a reliable internet connection and video conferencing capability.
• Primary focus on U.S. Eastern time zones.