SRE Automation Engineer Intern

Description

Leidos is seeking a summer intern with a Computer Science background to join our team in support of the SMIT contract, the largest IT services program for the Navy. Under the Service Management, Integration, and Transport (SMIT), Leidos team will deliver the core backbone of the Navy-Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI), including cybersecurity services, network operations, service desk, and data transport. Ultimately, the Leidos team will support the Navy in unifying its shore-based networks and data management to improve capability and service while also saving significant dollars by focusing efforts under one enterprise network. The successful candidate will support Azure DevOps projects for the NMCI network.

This role is 50% telework and candidates must be local to the following cities:

Norfolk, VA

Jacksonville, FL

Bremerton, WA

San Diego, CA

Primary Responsibilities

• Automate routine tasks and software updates, document, and maintain functional, integration, security, and load/stress testing procedures.

• Document and deliver an approach for automated acceptance testing, integration/regression testing, all new applications, and all new capabilities.

• Develop Ansible playbook design, role development, and testing, in non-production environments, as well as migration to production network.

• Develop, document, and maintain work instruction materials for related Automation and Orchestration processes.

• Utilize AI tools and frameworks to assist in code creation, optimization, and validation for automation and orchestration tasks.

• Implementing and managing CI/CD pipelines to automate the build, test, and deployment processes, ensuring efficient and reliable software delivery.

• Incorporate AI-driven insights into CI/CD pipelines to optimize build, test, and deployment processes.

• Implementing and enforcing security measures within the development and deployment processes, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.

• Ensuring consistency and stability in infrastructure and application configurations across different environments using tools like Ansible, Puppet, or Chef.

• Participate in the planning of upgrades, replacement, configuration, and maintenance of servers/databases/tools.

• Collaborate with external customers, management, subcontractors, vendors, and other engineering disciplines.

• Comply with ITSM processes and procedures.

• Comply with Cybersecurity requirements within the DoDI 8500.01 and DON 5239.

• Support the development and maintenance of processes, checklists, and procedures.

Basic Qualifications

• Enrolled in a degree program as a Computer Science (or similar) major

• GPA 3.0 or better.

• Experience with coding/programming.

• Familiarity with AI tools and frameworks for code creation and optimization.

• Ability to obtain a security clearance.

• US citizenship required.

• Ability to obtain Security+ (or other relevant) certification to meet DoD 8570 IAT Level II requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong familiarity and experience with DevOps tools, especially those within the Azure DevOps ecosystem, such as Azure Pipelines, Azure Repos, Azure Boards, and Azure Artifacts.

• Experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment using tools like Azure Pipelines or Jenkins.

• Understanding of security best practices in cloud environments, including identity and access management, encryption, and compliance standards.

• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Bash) and programming languages (e.g., Python, Ruby) for automation and customization tasks.

• Experience with AI-driven tools and platforms for code creation, optimization, and testing.

Come break things (in a good way). Then build them smarter.

We're the tech company everyone calls when things get weird. We don't wear capes (they're a safety hazard), but we do solve high-stakes problems with code, caffeine, and a healthy disregard for "how it's always been done."

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.

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.

About 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 $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

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Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.