The IT Support Technician Intern provides hands-on technical support to employees in a professional corporate environment. This internship is designed for students or early-career individuals seeking practical experience in enterprise IT support, customer service, and desktop operations.

The intern will gain real-world experience supporting Microsoft 365, troubleshooting hardware and software issues, managing IT tickets, and assisting users at the Tech Bar. This internship will offer mentorship from IT professionals, exposure to emerging technologies including AI-based tools, development in a corporate environment, and opportunities to transition into a level 1 or level 2 role.

Location: Onsite in Gaithersburg, MDWhat You Will Learn:

• Enterprise PC imaging and deployment processes

• Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Teams, One Drive) support

• VPN and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) troubleshooting

• Desktop and laptop hardware diagnostics

• Data storage and backup solutions (Druva and One Drive)

• IT ticket management using Service Now

• Asset tracking and lifecycle management

• Professional face-to-face customer support skills

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide in-person technical support to employees

• Assist with Tech Bar walk-up support

• Support PC imaging, setup, and deployment

• Troubleshoot basic hardware and software issues

• Assist with M365, VPN, and MFA support requests

• Help manage tickets and update records in Service Now

• Maintain accurate asset tracking information

• Escalate complex issues to senior technicians when needed

Basic Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing (or recently completed) a degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or related field

• US citizenship required

• Basic knowledge of Windows operating systems

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office or Microsoft 365

• Strong communication and customer service skills

• Interest in learning enterprise IT support processes

• Ability to work onsite in Gaithersburg, MD

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience building or troubleshooting PCs

• Basic understanding of networking concepts (VPN, MFA)

• Exposure to or coursework in Artificial Intelligence (AI), automation, or emerging technologies

• Familiarity with AI tools (e.g., generative AI platforms, automation tools, scripting assistants)

• Previous help desk, retail tech, or customer service experience

• CompTIA A+ coursework or certification (in progress is acceptable)

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Original Posting:

April 16, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $40,300.00 - $72,850.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.