Systems Administrator Intern, Summer 2026

Job Description:

Job Description
In this position, you will participate in BAE Systems nationwide LEAP Internship & Co-op Program, where you will Learn, Engage, Apply, and Progress within the company. The LEAP Program will provide you with the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals on impactful projects, engage in career development opportunities, and network with our business leaders and the other students in the program.

The Opportunity
BAE Systems is seeking an ON-SITE Systems Administrator Intern for Summer 2026. Join our IT Operations Team within our Network Infrastructure Support Program Area and become a member of a highly productive team, where each employee has the opportunity to grow their skills and work on rewarding system and network operations projects. The selected candidate will perform the following functions working closely with interdisciplinary teams in support of the US Navys Strategic Systems Programs)—a program that keeps our nation safe with a credible sea-based nuclear deterrent:

Installing, configuring, hardening, patching, tuning, and upgrading Windows servers
Hardening Windows servers in accordance with system security policies and DISA’s Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)
Troubleshooting issues to restore operations
Assisting with COT’s installations, tuning, and troubleshooting
Performing vulnerability scans and remediating findings
Creating and maintaining technical documentation to include technical instructions and technical designs

About the Program
Our organization has supported SSP continually since the program’s inception in the 1950s. SSP developed the first sea-based, underwater-launched Strategic Weapon System (SWS), a defense system that is truly critical to our national security. For more than six decades, SSP has maintained and upgraded this weapon system and we have been there every step of the way. The sea-based SWS is the ultimate stealthy weapon system and is the first leg of the U.S. nuclear triad. With over 70 of our nation’s nuclear arsenal its importance to maintaining world peace cannot be overstated. The development of the COLUMBIA class, the most advanced nuclear-powered, nuclear-armed submarine ever designed, as well the next D5LE2 weapon system is under way and will begin to be rolled out over the next decade. The US Navy projects that this system will be operational through 2084, meaning the program will have a total life span of more than 120 years. This is a truly unique program and BAE Systems employees on this program understand they are part of an important legacy.

Who You Are

You are driven by mission
You love learning how to use and administer new tools and technologies
You enjoy working with people and collaborating across teams
You have a high degree of personal drive, initiative, and the ability to drive change
You are able to explain complex subjects concisely in person and in email
You love finding new and creative ways to solve problems
You constantly ask questions and love learning
You are always anticipating your customer’s needs and working to exceed their expectations
You live for details
You are willing to put in the time and effort it takes to get the job done
You are always looking for ways to do things better and faster
You are constantly updating your to-do list and planning ahead
You are more interested in getting the job done right than who gets credit
You are a good judge of how long projects take to complete, and always alert others if things get off track

Job Requirements:

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Enrolled student at an accredited 4-year college / university having completed a minimum of two years (Sophomore) towards an Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or other related degree
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Word, etc.)
Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
Self-motivation and ability to work independently
Ability to interact with and effectively present information to peers, management, and customers
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with partners and government officials

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

Hands-on experience managing Windows Server to include deployments, upgrades, patches, and hardening
Experience hardening systems in accordance with DISA’s Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)
The ability to understand and remediate vulnerabilities identified by CTOs, IVAMs, DISA STIGS, ACAS, and evaluate STIGs
Experience with PowerShell to automate tasks and manage systems
Experience with Windows Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Web, File and Print services
Basic knowledge of Virtualization (VMWARE Preferred)
Experience with Linux

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $48620 - $67640

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, but can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan. Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.

Job Ident #: 116749BR

Company Details

BAE Systems

1601 Research Blvd
Rockville, Maryland 20850 USA
www.baesystems.jobs

BAE Systems is a premier global defense and security company with approximately 100,000 employees delivering a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions...

Benefits:
Competitive

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Various

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Job Info

Location

Rockville, Maryland, United States

Type

Permanent

Company Details

BAE Systems

1601 Research Blvd
Rockville, Maryland 20850 USA
www.baesystems.jobs