Summer Intern – IT Network Communications Team

Job Description

Summer Intern – IT Network Communications Team

The City of Chesapeake is seeking a motivated Summer Intern to support the IT Network Communications Team. This internship offers students hands-on experience supporting network infrastructure, telecommunications systems, and IT operations within a municipal government environment.

The intern will assist the team with a variety of technical and operational tasks while gaining exposure to enterprise networking technologies used to support City services.

Key Responsibilities

• Network and Hardware Support
  • Assist with maintaining and updating hardware inventory records
  • Help organize and clean IT equipment closets
  • Support patch panel cable management, labeling, and clean up
  • Assist with removal and installation of network equipment
• Project Support
  • Provide assistance with IT and network infrastructure projects
  • Help document network environments and create network diagrams
  • Support infrastructure monitoring activities under staff guidance
• Telecommunications Support
  • Assist with phone system upgrades and equipment staging
  • Support phone deployment across City departments
  • Assist with collection and disposal of outdated phones
  • Gain exposure to VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) services

Technical Learning Opportunities

During the internship, students will gain exposure to:

• Network segmentation and Network Address Translation (NAT)
• Firewall security concepts and network protection strategies
• Infrastructure services and network monitoring tools
• Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching and routing concepts
• Enterprise network protocols and hardware

Preferred Qualifications

• Current student pursuing a degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Network Administration, Cybersecurity, or a related field
• Basic knowledge of computer hardware and networking concepts
• Interest in networking, telecommunications, or IT infrastructure
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on exposure to enterprise networking and telecommunications systems
• Experience supporting real-world IT projects in a local government environment
• Mentorship from experienced IT professionals
• Insight into public sector technology operations