Data Center Design Intern

Location: 6314 Remote/Teleworker US

The Data Center Design (DCD) Team at Leidos currently has an opening for an intern to assist us in transforming Data Center Design. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting the Service Management, Integration, and Transport (SMIT) contract, the largest IT services program for the Navy. Under SMIT, the Leidos team delivers the core backbone of the Navy-Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI), including data center infrastructure design, network architecture, configuration management, and digital engineering services. The successful candidate will support the DCD team in designing, documenting, and implementing critical infrastructure solutions that enable naval operations worldwide while gaining exposure to cutting-edge digital engineering methodologies including Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).

Primary Responsibilities:

Support the development and review of Data Center Design Requests (DCDR) and associated technical documentation for network infrastructure projects across multiple naval installations

Assist with operations including layout manipulations, block updates, and device insertions using Request for Changes (RFCs)

Participate in data integrity verification activities, including device status research and quality control measures for configuration management databases

Collaborate with modelers and model curators to troubleshoot and resolve project implementation issues

Support the preparation of importable data files and ensure compliance with Data Center Operations (DCO) procedures and standards

Assist with site survey documentation and facilities impact assessments for infrastructure upgrade projects

Participate in digital engineering initiatives, including supporting uploads to Cameo Systems Modeler and learning MBSE methodologies

Contribute to the development and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), process documentation, and technical guides

Support implementation feedback processing

Attend team meetings and participate in cross-functional collaboration activities with engineering, operations, and quality assurance teams

Basic Qualifications:

Enrolled in an accredited degree program in Engineering (any discipline), Computer Science, Information Technology, or related technical field

GPA 3.0 or higher

Technical knowledge or skills in one or more of the following areas: network design, technical drawing, database management, systems engineering, or IT infrastructure

Strong attention to detail and ability to follow technical procedures accurately

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment

Ability to obtain a security clearance (U.S. Citizenship required)

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with database management, data analysis, or configuration management tools

Knowledge of network infrastructure components (routers, switches, servers, storage systems)

Exposure to Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) concepts or tools (e.g., Cameo Systems Modeler, SysML)

Understanding of IT service management frameworks or processes

Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, or collaboration platforms

Coursework or projects involving systems design, network architecture, or infrastructure planning

Interest in pursuing a career in systems engineering, network design, or IT infrastructure

Previous internship or co-op experience in a technical environment

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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.

Pay Range:Pay Range $48,100.00 - $86,950.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.