Network Infrastructure Intern

Summary

SAIC is seeking a motivated Network Infrastructure Intern to support mission critical network operations for the U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM). This internship provides hands-on experience within a global DoD enterprise environment and offers exposure to network design, operations, documentation, and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with basic network infrastructure design tasks, including gathering requirements and preparing draft diagrams under supervision
• Support senior staff in evaluating new technologies and documenting recommendations
• Participate in feasibility assessments for upcoming network projects by collecting data and preparing summaries
• Learn and help perform basic configuration reviews related to routing protocols, IPv6, VPN technologies, and WAN operations
• Support maintenance and troubleshooting activities for secure and non secure wireless network connectivity
• Assist with routine cryptographic circuit tracking and documentation
• Help install and maintain physical network transport media (fiber, copper, wireless) under direct supervision
• Participate in planned upgrade activities by documenting steps, gathering logs, and assisting with coordination
• Provide support for DNS, SMTP, IP address management, and VLAN documentation tasks
• Collect and organize network availability metrics for recurring and ad hoc reporting
• Maintain and update technical documentation, including physical and logical diagrams, rack elevations, and hardware inventory lists
• Assist with incident response by gathering information, updating tickets, and preparing draft after action notes
• Follow all established processes to ensure compliance with security and operational standards

Skills

• High School and one year or more of college coursework in a technical field
• Ability to obtain an interim clearance
• Ability to obtain a CompTIA Sec+ and a Network+ to start
• Foundational understanding or coursework in networking fundamentals (OSI model, TCP/IP, switching, routing)
• Interest in learning routing protocols (OSPF, BGP), IPv6, VPN technologies, and WAN environments
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office tools including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Visio (or willingness to learn)
• Strong attention to detail and desire to produce clear, accurate documentation
• Good communication skills and the ability to work with team members of varying technical backgrounds

Qualifications

Must Haves

• High School and one year or more of college coursework in a technical field
• Ability to obtain an interim clearance
• Ability to obtain a CompTIA Sec+ and a Network+ to start
• Foundational understanding or coursework in networking fundamentals (OSI model, TCP/IP, switching, routing)
• Interest in learning routing protocols (OSPF, BGP), IPv6, VPN technologies, and WAN environments
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office tools including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Visio (or willingness to learn)
• Strong attention to detail and desire to produce clear, accurate documentation
• Good communication skills and the ability to work with team members of varying technical backgrounds