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Network Engineer Internship IRES - SSFB

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Colorado Springs, CO, USA
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Colorado Springs, CO, USA
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As a Network Engineer Intern, assist with the design, installation, and troubleshooting of network systems, while gaining hands-on experience with Cisco technologies.
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Position Title: Network Engineer Internship

  • This internship is expected to last 6 months

Location: Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO

Relocation Assistance: None available at this time

Remote/Telework: NO

Clearance Type: DoD Secret

Shift: Day shift

Travel Required: Up to 10% of the time

Description of Duties:

The Network Engineer Internship supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract. The candidate will:

  • Work in close coordination with Architecture and Engineering team leads, project managers, network architects, and engineers from other service areas.
  • Support the design, configuration, installation, and test of IT network devices and systems at MDA remote and enterprise sites by following standardized design and implementation documentation, instructions and procedures.
  • Provide technical contributions to facilitate project completion in order to satisfy contractual requirements according to the high-level architecture designs with guidance from senior peers.
  • Provide specific detailed information for hardware and software selection with guidance and support from senior Network Engineers.
  • Receive hands on experience with the latest Cisco hardware and technology. Such as Software Defined Access.
  • Have other duties that may include troubleshooting support of network connectivity issues with remote site customers.

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 6, or more, months of general (fulltime) work experience
  • Must have an interest, and desire, to learn the roles and responsibilities of a Network Engineer and to grow into a Junior role
  • Must have, or obtain within 3 months of hire, a current DoW 8570 IAT Level II certification (Security+ or above)
  • Must have, or obtain, an active DoD 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:

05/06/2026 - 05/18/2026

Amentum 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.

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