System Administrator Intern

Leidos

Posted 3 months ago

Internship

Indianapolis, Indiana

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Provide hands-on desktop and network support in a secure enterprise environment. Manage physical computer assets, including imaging, inventory, and endpoint security.

Qualifications

You are pursuing a bachelor's degree in information systems or a related field and possess a demonstrated ability to resolve issues independently and operate with a growth mindset. You also have exposure to basic administration of Windows desktops and an understanding of practical enterprise security concepts. This role requires US citizenship and the ability to obtain a public trust security clearance.

Must Have Skills for ATS

M365

Windows desktops

endpoint management tools

network connectivity

firewall rules

DNS

VPN

IP/Port/URL filtering

asset management

public trust security clearance

Job Description

Do Work That Matters

Leidos Civil IT division is focused on innovation and solving complex technical problems spanning infrastructure operations, cybersecurity analytics, and application modernizations. We rely on a team of skilled staff capable of operating across technical domains, embracing challenges, and being adaptable to new technologies and new ideas.

About the Role

This is not a traditional, siloed service desk role. As an intern, you’ll gain hands-on experience supporting a secure, enterprise-scale environment with federally regulated requirements. We’re looking for someone who is curious, proactive, and eager to learn—someone who can take initiative while collaborating with others to solve problems and deliver results.

About the Candidate

We are specifically looking for someone who can:

  • Provide hands-on desktop support in an enterprise environment, including OS, hardware, and user-facing issues
  • Diagnose and address network connectivity issues (e.g., access restrictions, firewall rules, DNS, VPN, IP/Port/URL filtering)
  • Prepare and maintain physical computer assets and peripherals including imaging, inventory, shipping/receiving
  • Operate effectively across multiple functions—including endpoint management, support, security, and asset management—without reliance on rigid team boundaries

Required Qualifications

  • Currently pursuing bachelor’s degree in information systems or related field
  • Ability to obtain public trust security clearance
  • US citizenship required.
  • Ability to self-manage work tasks using M365 based tools
  • Demonstrated and proven ability to independently resolve issues, improve day-to-day operations with self-driven initiatives, and operate with a growth mindset
  • Exposure to basic administration of Windows desktops or other endpoint management tools
  • Understanding of practical security concepts in an enterprise environment
  • Located near Indianapolis, IN and willingness to be on-site in support of the mission

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:

May 5, 2026

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.

Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026. Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers’ missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute’s World's Most Ethical Companies®. Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos. Your most important work is ahead, visit careers.leidos.com for our latest opportunities.
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