NextGen is offering internship opportunities to students with a strong desire and interest to learn about IT administration and secure system operations. This position will primarily support IT administration duties within a secure facility and provide exposure to cyber management, security practices, and system support in a federal contracting environment.
No prior work history is necessary — we are willing to train the right candidate! Interns will be assigned a full-time mentor and will be embedded with NextGen team to gain real-world experience while contributing to meaningful 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 – we 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 we are recruiting primarily for an in-person candidate)
- Duration: Year+ internship preferred
- Expected hours: ~10 per week (flexible with academic schedule)
- Start date: As Soon As Possible
- Laptop provided
HUBZone Status: NextGen Federal Systems will give special consideration for candidates that live in a HUBZone. Please take a moment to see if your address is in a HUBZone by clicking this link HUBZone Checker.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans/ Individuals with Disabilities.