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Leidos
Posted 171 days agoVerified live 2d ago

IT Support Technician Intern

Brief overview

Gaithersburg, MDIn-person
UndergradOr in progress
$40k–$73k/yrStated range
263 H-1B approvalsDept. of Labor
55 green cardsCertified filings

About the company

A global technology and defense contractor delivering innovative solutions for national security and health.

Visa sponsorship history

4 years sponsoring, last filed FY2026

Data powered by U.S. Department of Labor. This does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.
263H-1B approved
98%approval rate
76new H-1B hires
55PERM certified
$139,285median wage / yr
H-1B Petition ApprovalsVisas USCIS actually granted: the strongest sign the company sponsors.
202393
202476
202584
202610
LCA Certified ApplicationsAn early filing step, not a visa approval: it signals intent, not confirmed sponsorship.
202329
202414
202518
202616
Green Card (PERM) FilingsCertified green card filings: a long-term commitment to international hires.
202318
202412
202519
20266
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Job description

Summary

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. The IT Support Technician Intern provides hands-on technical support to employees, gaining practical experience in enterprise IT support and customer service while assisting with troubleshooting and managing IT tickets.

Responsibilities

  • Provide in-person technical support to employees
  • Assist with Tech Bar walk-up support
  • Support PC imaging, setup, and deployment
  • Troubleshoot basic hardware and software issues
  • Assist with M365, VPN, and MFA support requests
  • Help manage tickets and update records in ServiceNow
  • Maintain accurate asset tracking information
  • Escalate complex issues to senior technicians when needed

Skills

  • Currently pursuing (or recently completed) a degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or related field
  • US citizenship required
  • Basic knowledge of Windows operating systems
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office or Microsoft 365
  • Strong communication and customer service skills
  • Interest in learning enterprise IT support processes
  • Ability to work onsite in Gaithersburg, MD
  • Experience building or troubleshooting PCs
  • Basic understanding of networking concepts (VPN, MFA)
  • Exposure to or coursework in Artificial Intelligence (AI), automation, or emerging technologies
  • Familiarity with AI tools (e.g., generative AI platforms, automation tools, scripting assistants)
  • Previous help desk, retail tech, or customer service experience
  • CompTIA A+ coursework or certification (in progress is acceptable)

Qualifications

Must Haves

  • Currently pursuing (or recently completed) a degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or related field
  • US citizenship required
  • Basic knowledge of Windows operating systems
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office or Microsoft 365
  • Strong communication and customer service skills
  • Interest in learning enterprise IT support processes
  • Ability to work onsite in Gaithersburg, MD

Nice to Haves

  • Experience building or troubleshooting PCs
  • Basic understanding of networking concepts (VPN, MFA)
  • Exposure to or coursework in Artificial Intelligence (AI), automation, or emerging technologies
  • Familiarity with AI tools (e.g., generative AI platforms, automation tools, scripting assistants)
  • Previous help desk, retail tech, or customer service experience
  • CompTIA A+ coursework or certification (in progress is acceptable)

Benefits

  • Health and Wellness programs
  • Income Protection
  • Paid Leave
  • Retirement

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