Scott Air Force Base, IL
- Cybersecurity Analyst Intern
Leidos, a leading defense, intelligence, and technology company, is seeking motivated and aspiring cybersecurity students for our Summer 2027 Internship Program (Starts May 2027). As a Cybersecurity Analyst Intern, you will join our Digital Sector on the Global Solutions Management – Operations II (GSM-O II) contract at Scott AFB, IL. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a real-world security environment, contributing to the operations, sustainment, and active defense of the Defense Information System Network (DISN) in support of the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA).
Your Opportunity:
Are you ready to move beyond the classroom and hunt for real-world threats? As a member of our Scott AFB cybersecurity team, you will be embedded directly with seasoned Security Operations Center (SOC) analysts who protect and defend critical DoD infrastructure. You will gain exposure to enterprise-grade security tools, threat intelligence analysis, and incident response strategies, gaining hands-on cyber operations experience that truly matters.
What You’ll Do (Potential Projects & Learning Opportunities):
• Learn to triage and analyze security alerts from various sources (SIEM, IDS/IPS, NetFlow) to identify potential malicious activity on customer networks.
• Assist senior analysts in performing network traffic analysis and correlating actionable security events using raw packet data and custom sensor outputs.
• Shadow incident response efforts, learning how the team coordinates resources during containment, eradication, and recovery activities.
• Gain exposure to cyber threat intelligence by reviewing open-source feeds and learning how to identify Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) to improve detection capabilities.
• Practice conducting preliminary analysis of potential security incidents, such as investigating suspicious network connections and reviewing system logs for anomalous activity.
• Help create clear, concise technical documentation and incident reports for leadership and mission partners.
What You’ll Bring (Required):
• Citizenship & Clearance: Must be a U.S. citizen and eligible to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance.
• Education: Currently pursuing a degree in a relevant field such as Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Information Technology.
• Technical Foundation: A solid understanding of TCP/IP protocols, common networking ports (e.g., 80, 443, 21, 22), the OSI model, and principles of defense-in-depth.
• Cyber Frameworks: Academic knowledge of the Cyber Kill Chain methodology and/or the MITRE ATT&CK framework, and basic malware analysis concepts (static/dynamic analysis).
• Analytical Mindset: A proactive, eager-to-learn attitude with the ability to analyze security alerts and identify potential false positives.
• Teamwork: A collaborative attitude with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Location: This internship is based on-site at Scott AFB, IL. All work must be performed on site – no teleworking opportunities. We encourage applications from students attending colleges and universities in the St. Louis, MO metro area, and candidates must have their own reliable transportation to the facility.
What We Want (Desired):
• Certifications: Obtaining a CompTIA Security+ or CySA+ certification (or any certification that aligns with DoD 8570 IAT Level II) before the start date is strongly encouraged.
• Hands-On Experience: Prior experience from home labs (e.g., VirusTotal, basic sandboxing), Capture the Flag (CTF) competitions, or class projects involving network defense.
Familiarity with:
• Enterprise SIEM platforms like Splunk or Elastic.
• Unix/Linux command line environments and Windows system administration.
• Basic scripting and programming (e.g., Python, Bash).
• Computer Network Defense (CND) domains: Protect, Detect, Respond, and Sustain.
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For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Hours | full time during summer intern program
Pay/Wages | $23-$28/hr
How to Apply? | https://careers.leidos.com/jobs/18173473-cybersecurity-analyst-intern
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2. Implementations & Activations Intern
What You’ll Do (Potential Projects & Learning Opportunities):
• Shadow and assist senior engineers with customer coordination, network testing, and new service activations.
• Gain exposure to the Change Management process by learning how Service Orders and Telecommunication Service Orders (TSOs) are managed.
• Learn how to analyze network databases and documentation to validate customer requirements.
• Assist in monitoring network health and performance after scheduled changes are implemented.
• Collaborate with a team of experienced engineers and analysts, learning how to translate technical problems into actionable solutions.
• Gain an understanding of how different DISA organizations work together to fulfill mission partner requirements.
What You’ll Bring (Required):
• Citizenship & Clearance: Must be a U.S. citizen and eligible to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance.
• Education: Currently pursuing a degree in a relevant field such as Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related engineering discipline.
• Technical Foundation: A foundational understanding of basic networking concepts (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP) and the OSI model.
• Analytical Mindset: A strong desire to learn, keen attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Teamwork: A collaborative attitude with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Location: This internship is based on-site at Scott AFB, Illinois. All work must be performed on site – no teleworking opportunities.
What We Want (Desired):
• Certifications: Obtaining a CompTIA Security+ certification (or any certification that aligns with DoD 8570 IAT Level II) before the start date is strongly encouraged.
• Hands-On Experience: Experience from home labs, class projects, or prior internships is highly desirable.
Familiarity with:
• Basic router/switch configurations.
• Using ServiceNow or other ITSM ticketing systems.
• Working in a team-based, project-oriented environment.
Hours| full time during summer internship program
Pay/Wages | $23-$28/hr
How to Apply? | https://careers.leidos.com/jobs/18173467-network-engineering-and-operations-intern
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3. Network Operations Intern
What You’ll Do:
Positions focus around various areas of the network operations support functions including:
• Performing incident management support for the Department of Defense global network
• Creating, updating, and resolving incident tickets utilizing Service Now ITSM+
• Monitoring internet access points for events impacting global connectivity
• Providing real-time network monitoring utilizing various network monitoring tools
• Reviewing, updating and developing documentation and metric collections for contract delivery
• Providing timely situational awareness updates to leadership and customers for all network impacting events
• Providing support for customer questions and issues during all phases of the Network Management
• Verify that service has been restored upon resolution of customer-initiated tickets
• Record, assess, track, and monitor incident tickets escalated to specialized teams and engineers
What You’ll Bring:
• Current enrollment in a degree granting program in a relevant discipline is required for consideration (excludes Cyber Security)
• Familiarization with Microsoft Office, OSI Model, ServiceNow, and SharePoint
• Ability to effectively communicate with customers, vendors, and contract personnel via telephone, electronic mail, instant messaging, and in person
• Experience with technical writing and a working knowledge of networking concepts and topologies
• Ability to obtain a Secret or Top Secret clearance; Secret required to start (selected candidates will be sponsored for required clearance)
• Must be a US Citizen to qualify
• Work must be performed on Scott AFB IL (remote work is not available)
• Must have own transportation to enter Scott AFB IL
• Obtaining a CompTIA Security+ certification (or IAT Level II equivalent) required for subsequent engagement periods and/or full-time employment upon graduation
• Must maintain active student status, with enrollment extending into Fall 2027 and graduation no earlier than Dec 2027
Hours | Full time during summer internship
Pay/Wages | $23-$28/hr
How to Apply? | https://careers.leidos.com/jobs/18173469-network-operations-intern
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4. Transport Network Engineer Intern
Your Opportunity:
Are you interested in the hardware and optical systems that form the backbone of a global network? As a member of our Operational Engineering team, you will be embedded directly with the engineers responsible for the health and performance of the DISN’s transport infrastructure. You will learn how to troubleshoot complex optical platforms, support network upgrades, and analyze traffic to ensure the reliability of critical military communications.
What You’ll Do (Potential Projects & Learning Opportunities):
• Assist senior engineers in the design, development, and modification of network management systems.
• Gain hands-on experience by supporting the deployment of new network hardware (shelves, cards) on operational nodes.
• Learn to monitor network changes, analyze traffic behavior, and identify potential impacts to network stability.
• Assist in performing fault isolation and troubleshooting across various transport platforms (e.g., SONET, DWDM, TDM).
• Develop skills in maintaining accurate and detailed documentation in ServiceNow ITSM.
• Support Authorized Service Interruption (ASI) activities by helping to collect site and device data to schedule maintenance.
What You’ll Bring (Required):
• Citizenship & Clearance: Must be a U.S. citizen and eligible to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance.
• Education: Currently pursuing a degree in a relevant field such as Network Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• Technical Foundation: A foundational understanding of basic networking concepts (e.g., TCP/IP, OSI model) and a strong desire to learn about optical transport systems.
• Analytical Mindset: A proactive approach to problem-solving, a keen attention to detail, and strong analytical skills.
• Teamwork: A collaborative attitude with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Location: This internship is based on-site at Scott AFB, Illinois. All work must be performed on site – no teleworking opportunities. Candidates must be in the St. Louis Metro area and have their own transportation.
What We Want (Desired):
• Certifications: Obtaining a CompTIA Security+ certification (or any certification that aligns with DoD 8570 IAT Level II) before the start date is strongly encouraged.
• Hands-On Experience: Experience from home labs, class projects, or prior internships involving network hardware or troubleshooting.
Familiarity with:
• Optical networking concepts (e.g., SONET, DWDM).
• Using ITSM or ticketing systems like ServiceNow.
• Working in a team-based, operational environment.
Hours | full time during summer intern program
Pay/Wages | $23-$28/hr
How to Apply? | https://careers.leidos.com/jobs/18173460-transport-network-engineer-intern
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5. Network Performance & Reliability (NPR) Intern
Your Opportunity:
Are you passionate about turning massive datasets into actionable intelligence? As our team helps lead DISA’s transition to next-generation platforms, you will be embedded directly with our Operational Engineering and Innovations teams. You will learn how to build dynamic dashboards, test enterprise-level software, and develop automation solutions that have a real-world impact on the security and efficiency of the global Defense Information System Network (DISN).
What You’ll Do (Potential Projects & Learning Opportunities):
• Assist in the creation of Kibana visualizations and dashboards to provide critical information to network operators and leadership.
• Gain exposure to enterprise data pipelines by assisting with the deployment, configuration, and testing of Kafka and Elastic clusters.
• Collaborate with an Agile team, participate in daily scrums, and demonstrate working software.
• Develop skills in troubleshooting and resolving infrastructure and system-level issues.
• Have the opportunity to design, develop, and test software written in Python, JavaScript, and SQL.
What You’ll Bring (Required):
• Citizenship & Clearance: Must be a U.S. citizen and eligible to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance.
• Education: Currently pursuing a degree in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, or a related engineering discipline.
• Technical Foundation: A foundational understanding of software development with Python, Java, or SQL, and a working knowledge of web technologies like HTML and JavaScript.
• Version Control: Basic familiarity with distributed version control software, such as Git.
• Analytical Mindset: A strong desire to learn, keen attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Location: This internship is based on-site at Scott AFB, Illinois. All work must be performed on site – no teleworking opportunities. Candidates must be in the St. Louis Metro area and have their own transportation.
What We Want (Desired):
• Certifications: Obtaining a CompTIA Security+ certification (or any certification that aligns with DoD 8570 IAT Level II) before the start date is strongly encouraged.
• Hands-On Experience: Experience from home labs, class projects, hackathons, or prior internships is highly desirable.
Familiarity with:
• Web development using UI frameworks like React.
• Containerization technologies like Docker or Kubernetes.
• Cloud environments (AWS is a plus).
• Agile development tools like JIRA and Confluence.
Hours | Full time during summer program
Pay/Wages | $23-$28/hr
How to Apply? | https://careers.leidos.com/jobs/18177412-data-engineering-and-analytics-intern