DevOps Engineer Intern

OverviewThis DevOps Engineering internship is for a qualified college student to work on our Navy future tactical systems architecture program during the Summer of 2026. The intern will work with limited supervision to prototype and evaluate commercial and open-source technologies for inclusion in future tactical systems. This internship requires an imaginative thinker with demonstrated interest in all aspects of DevOps infrastructure. The intern will exercise good technical judgment in selecting and implementing solutions.This position is located in Manassas, VA. This position is onsite.What will you do?The Selected Candidate Will Work Individually Or With Small Teams To Prototype And Evaluate Commercial And Open-source Technologies For Inclusion In Future Tactical System Builds. Prototyping Efforts Span a Broad Spectrum Of Computer Technologies, Including Server, VM And Container Management, Cybersecurity, Data Management, And Networks. Specific Activities Will Include, But Not Be Limited To The FollowingParticipate in cross-domain working groups to coordinate prototyping effortsBrief results to senior engineers Conceive, develop, and evaluate novel engineering solutions to address the unique requirements of the maritime environmentUpdate colleagues and management regularly about progress and accomplishmentsCommunicate clearly, when required, with company and project management, project team members, and customersProvide and update technical documentation for all work performedFollow company-standard processes and proceduresMaintain or improve product qualityPerform tasks accurately and on-timeStay abreast of advances in technologyDo you have what it takes?Currently enrolled in a college or university, pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Information TechnologyExperience using Linux (RHEL/Centos 7 or 8)Experience with shell scripting languagesExperience with modern PaaS environment tools such as Kubernetes, Docker, KVM, or HelmExcellent verbal and written communication skillsInitiative, innovation, and resourcefulnessUS Citizen with current SECRET Clearance or ability to obtain a SECRET clearanceSuccessful completion of background checkDesired Qualifications/Skills/AbilitiesExtended experience as a Linux administratorExperience developing software with C++ or Java on multiple projects