NextGen Federal Systems

Information Technology Intern

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Morgantown, WV, USA

Hybrid

Internship

Information Technology • Software • Consulting

NextGen delivers transformative software and IT solutions to defense and intelligence agencies across the country.

The Role

Paid year-round IT internship providing hands-on experience with system administration, infrastructure maintenance, technical support, networking, cybersecurity, cloud computing, and enterprise IT solutions. Interns collaborate with experienced engineers, troubleshoot hardware and software issues, and apply security best practices. The hybrid role is approximately 10 hours per week, with some on-site work required in Morgantown, West Virginia.

Summary Generated by Built In

Are you a student in the Morgantown, WV area looking to gain hands-on experience in IT, system management, and cybersecurity? Do you want to apply your technical skills to real-world challenges in defense, cloud computing, and enterprise systems?

NextGen Federal Systems is offering an exciting year-round hybrid internship designed for students eager to explore the field of IT system management and security. This opportunity (approximately 10 hours per week) allows you to work both remotely and on-site as needed, gaining practical experience while collaborating with industry professionals.

What You'll Learn

Assist in managing and maintaining IT systems and infrastructure
Provide technical support for hardware, software, and network issues
Help implement cybersecurity best practices and system security measures
Work with cloud computing and enterprise IT solutions
Collaborate with experienced engineers on cutting-edge IT projects

What You'll Gain

Paid Internship: Gain valuable IT experience while earning.
Career Growth: Work on real-world IT challenges in a dynamic environment.
Mentorship: Receive one-on-one guidance from industry professionals.
Hands-On Learning: Gain experience in system administration, network security, and cloud computing.

Qualifications

U.S. Citizenship required
Major in IT, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or related fields
Familiarity with Windows/Linux administration, networking, and troubleshooting
Interest in cloud computing, cybersecurity, and enterprise IT
Strong problem-solving and communication skills

Internship Details

Hybrid Work Model – Some on-site presence in Morgantown required, with remote flexibility
Laptop Provided
10 Hours Per Week

Special Consideration: Candidates living in a HUBZone (https://maps.certify.sba.gov/hubzone/map) will receive preference.

Come be part of a team where your skills in IT, cybersecurity, and system management help drive innovation in defense and enterprise technology! Apply today and take the next step in your IT career!

About NextGen: NextGen Federal Systems is an innovative technology and professional services provider specializing in advanced software solutions and comprehensive mission and business support services. We work in close collaboration with our Customers to truly understand their business and mission goals. Our approach is to design, build, implement, and manage solutions that measurably improve our client’s organizational performance. We have established and foster a corporate culture where we: Treat employees with fairness and respect regardless of their position, sexual identity, race, or tenure; Communicate the importance of our mission and our employees’ contributions to it, ensuring they understand how their job role contributes to the greater good; Openly promote and communicate our ideas for change and adaptability; Strive to achieve results as an organization; Hold employees accountable to their commitments and provide incentives that encourage positive and productive behaviors; Value the talents and contributions of our employees as the key factor for our success; Create an environment where people can engage at all levels; Encourage people to take risks and allow them to make mistakes.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

Skills Required

U.S. citizenship
Major in IT, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or a related field
Familiarity with Windows or Linux administration
Familiarity with networking and troubleshooting
Interest in cloud computing, cybersecurity, and enterprise IT
Strong problem-solving skills
Strong communication skills

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The Company

HQ: Morgantown, WV

257 Employees

Year Founded: 2011

What We Do

NextGen is an award-winning IT solutions and services provider. NextGen is a fast-growing company that employs agile and mature processes in areas of innovation, research and development, program management, systems engineering, and technology commercialization. Current customers include the Department of Defense, Federal Government, and commercial companies. NextGen utilizes a mixed model consisting of Services and Solution Development in support of customer goals. Our core areas of expertise include Software Development, Research and Development, Enterprise IT Systems Engineering, and Cyber Security & Data Management. NextGen obtained ISO 9001 certification and achieved CMMI-DEV and CMMI-SVC Level 3 appraisal. Recent and steady growth led to our recognition by INC 5000 as the 211th (2016), 440th (2017), 1096th (2018), 1703rd (2019), and 2437th (2020) fastest-growing company in the US and 19th fastest growing IT Services Company in the US. NextGen has offices near Aberdeen, MD; Ft. Meade, MD; Dayton, OH; O’Fallon, IL, and Morgantown, WV. We understand the paradigm shift of doing more with less; developing, operating, and supporting complex systems and missions while keeping pace with changing technologies; and providing high-quality working solutions to analysts and warfighters supporting the Federal Government. We aggressively manage internal costs to ensure competitive salaries for top talent while ensuring cost-effective delivery to our customers. As the demand for quality increases, NextGen is well-positioned to tackle the most intricate challenges facing the defense and intelligence communities today.