IT Administration & Secure System Operations Intern

Job Description

About Company
NextGen (NextGen Federal Systems) is a federal contracting company offering internship opportunities. The company focuses on IT administration and secure system operations within a federal contracting environment, providing exposure to cyber management, security practices, and system support. NextGen emphasizes training and developing talent, offering a full-time mentor to interns who will be embedded with the team to gain real-world experience and contribute to meaningful projects. They are an Equal Opportunity Employer, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities employer, and provide special consideration for candidates living in a HUBZone.

Job Description
This internship opportunity is for students with a strong desire and interest to learn about IT administration and secure system operations. The position will primarily support IT administration duties within a secure facility, offering exposure to cyber management, security practices, and system support in a federal contracting environment. No prior work history is necessary, as NextGen is willing to train the right candidate. Interns will be assigned aa full-time mentor and integrated with the NextGen team to gain real-world experience and contribute to significant projects.

Internship Activities May Include:
• Assisting with IT administration duties in a secure room environment.
• Supporting user account management and system access control.
• Performing routine system monitoring and maintenance tasks.
• Helping to troubleshoot and resolve IT hardware/software issues.
• Documenting IT processes and maintaining system records.
• Learning and applying cyber management and security best practices.

Qualifications:
• U.S. Citizenship required (must be able to obtain a U.S. government security clearance – NextGen will sponsor the process).
• Enrolled as a sophomore or junior pursuing a degree in Management Information Systems (MIS), Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Concentrations in cybersecurity or cyber management are a plus.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Job Details:
• Location: Dayton, OH (internship will be considered hybrid, but primary recruitment is for an in-person candidate).
• Duration: Year+ internship preferred.
• Expected Hours: 10 per week (flexible with academic schedule).
• Start Date: As Soon As Possible.
• Equipment: Laptop provided.
• HUBZone Status: NextGen Federal Systems will give special consideration for candidates that live in a HUBZone.