Network & Cloud Engineering Intern

• Foundational understanding of computer networks, TCP/IP, operating systems, cloud computing, and cybersecurity principles;
• Interest in AWS, enterprise networking, infrastructure automation, cybersecurity, or systems administration;
• Ability to follow written procedures, protect sensitive information, document work accurately, and ask for assistance when a task exceeds assigned authority;
• Basic troubleshooting, analytical, organizational, and customer-service skills;
• Ability to communicate clearly and work effectively with technical staff, university personnel, government partners, and other interns;
• Reliability, attention to detail, initiative, and willingness to learn unfamiliar tools and technologies;
• Completion of foundational coursework or equivalent practical experience in networking, systems administration, cloud computing, or cybersecurity;
• Basic experience with Windows or Linux, command-line tools, productivity software, and technical documentation;
• Ability to work regularly on site and to maintain an agreed-upon work schedule during the academic term or summer period; and
• U.S. citizenship is required due to the nature of the supported federal and defense activities. Employment is contingent upon completion of applicable background screening. The intern must complete required cybersecurity, acceptable-use, export-control, and data-handling training and comply with all university and sponsor access restrictions. Access to production systems is role-based, supervised, and limited to assigned duties.

• Coursework, labs, projects, or certifications involving AWS, Azure, Cisco networking, Linux, Python, PowerShell, Terraform, or cybersecurity;
• CompTIA Network+, Security+, AWS Cloud Practitioner, Cisco CCST/CCNA, or progress toward a comparable credential;
• Experience with a help desk, student technology team, research lab, makerspace, internship, military service, or technical student organization; and
• Demonstrated interest in federal technology, defense innovation, research infrastructure, or public service.

Instructions to Applicants:

For full consideration, applicants must apply for Network & Cloud Engineering Intern at https://jobs.gmu.edu/.

Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a Cover Letter with Resume for review.

For Full Consideration, Apply by: August 18, 2026