IT Administration Intern
Nextgenfed
Posted: September 5, 2025
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Quick Summary
Gain hands-on experience in IT administration and system support in a secure federal contracting environment, with a focus on cyber management, security practices, and system operations.
Required Skills
Job Description
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.