Position Title: Network O&S Internship
***this internship is anticipated to last 6 months from start date***
Location: Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO or Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, AL
Relocation Assistance: None available at this time
Remote/Telework: NO - Not available for this position
Clearance Type: DoW Secret
Shift: Night shift
Travel Required: Up to 10% of the time
Description of Duties:
The Network O&S Internship supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract. The candidate will:
- Assist in Cisco IOS router and switch upgrades, rollbacks and troubleshooting.
- Assist in configuring and troubleshooting routers, switches, and firewalls.
- Help monitor network performance, bandwidth utilization, and system alerts.
- Perform physical device installations, patching cables, and auditing server rack diagrams.
- Document network topology maps, IP address allocations, and inventory lists.
Resumes, in month and year format, must be submitted with application in order to be considered for the position. The selected candidate may be assigned as an employee for one of our teammate companies.
Basic Requirements:
- Must have 1, or more, years of general (full-time) work experience
- May be reduced with completion of advanced education
- Must be a recent graduate OR currently enrolled in an accredited associate or bachelor’s degree program in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline with at least sophomore-level standing.
- Must have a basic understanding of TCP/IP protocols, subnetting, and DNS/DHCP, along with familiarity with the OSI model.
- Must have academic or lab exposure to the Cisco Command Line Interface (CLI), including basic router/switch configuration concepts.
- Must be able, and willing, to work scheduled evening maintenance windows to support live network operations and changes.
- Must have strong written and verbal communication skills
- Must be able to document technical steps and follow standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Must have a current DoW IAT Levl II certification (ex: CompTIA Security+ CE certification, or equivalent foundational cybersecurity knowledge (e.g., understanding network access control and device hardening)).
- Must have, or obtain, an active DoW Secret Security Clearance
This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days. If a candidate has not been selected at that time, it will continue to be posted until a suitable candidate is selected or the position is closed.
Compensation Details:
$20.67/hr
The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.
Benefits Overview:
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance
Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.
Original Posting:
08/24/2026 - 09/02/2026Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.
Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.
Skills Required
- At least 1 year of general full-time work experience, potentially reduced with advanced education
- Recent graduate or current enrollment in an accredited associate or bachelor's program in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline, with at least sophomore-level standing
- Basic understanding of TCP/IP protocols, subnetting, DNS/DHCP, and the OSI model
- Academic or laboratory exposure to the Cisco Command Line Interface and basic router and switch configuration
- Ability and willingness to work scheduled evening maintenance windows supporting live network operations
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to document technical steps and follow standard operating procedures
- Current DoD IAT Level II certification, such as CompTIA Security+ CE, or equivalent foundational cybersecurity knowledge
- Active DoD Secret security clearance, either currently held or obtained
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare offerings are described as comprehensive, with medical, dental, and vision plans and multiple PPO/HSA options. Mental health support via an employee assistance program and other wellness resources is also included in the benefits mix.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as a meaningful part of total rewards through a 401(k) plan with employer matching. Profit-sharing contributions and immediate or near-term vesting in some cases further strengthen the retirement value proposition.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off benefits are presented as solid for the sector, including tiered PTO accrual by tenure and a set of paid holidays. Role-dependent flexible or remote work options and leave programs add to perceived work-life support.
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