IT Infrastructure Specialist Internships
It infrastructure specialist internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience managing real networks and systems, mentorship from working infrastructure engineers, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated across Manufacturing, with CLECO, Pella, and Tesla among the employers posting roles now.
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Standard Job Description
At Lockheed Martin we keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work. With our employees as our priority, we provide career opportunities designed to propel development and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. This is a place for engineers, scientists, and problem-solvers who are ready to engage deeply, think critically, and build with purpose. You will not just launch a career. You will be part of something bigger. This is where the best are built.
Lockheed Martin is looking for an intern who performs assignments in technical/engineering organizations (e.g., Electronics Engineering, Software Engineering, Facilities Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering) during vacations and short-term breaks from college attendance while enrolled in an accredited degree program.
Basic Qualifications
- Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
- Development experience with one or all of the following Python, Java, C#
- Experience working with Linux (Red Hat Enterprise Linux preferred) or Windows Administration
- Must be a US Citizen; Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance
Desired Skills
- Experience with application containerization (Kubernetes, Helm, Docker, Containerd) in a cloud environment (AWS, Azure, OpenStack, OpenShift)
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Ansible, Terraform, or Packer
- Experience with CI/CD - Deployment pipelines, automated build, and configuration tools (Gitlab, ArgoCD)
- Effective communicator and collaborator with critical thinking, adaptability, and time management skills
- Active TS/SCI security clearance
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $22.66 - $31.67
At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.
The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
- For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
Standard Job Description
At Lockheed Martin we keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work. With our employees as our priority, we provide career opportunities designed to propel development and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. This is a place for engineers, scientists, and problem-solvers who are ready to engage deeply, think critically, and build with purpose. You will not just launch a career. You will be part of something bigger. This is where the best are built.
Lockheed Martin is looking for an intern who performs assignments in technical/engineering organizations (e.g., Electronics Engineering, Software Engineering, Facilities Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering) during vacations and short-term breaks from college attendance while enrolled in an accredited degree program.
Basic Qualifications
- Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
- Development experience with one or all of the following Python, Java, C#
- Experience working with Linux (Red Hat Enterprise Linux preferred) or Windows Administration
- Must be a US Citizen; Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance
Desired Skills
- Experience with application containerization (Kubernetes, Helm, Docker, Containerd) in a cloud environment (AWS, Azure, OpenStack, OpenShift)
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Ansible, Terraform, or Packer
- Experience with CI/CD - Deployment pipelines, automated build, and configuration tools (Gitlab, ArgoCD)
- Effective communicator and collaborator with critical thinking, adaptability, and time management skills
- Active TS/SCI security clearance
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $22.66 - $31.67
At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.
The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
- For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
IT Infrastructure Specialist Internship Market
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Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
Tips for Your IT Infrastructure Specialist Internship Search
Apply earlier than you think necessary
Large employers, including enterprise technology companies and financial institutions, recruit summer it infrastructure specialist interns the preceding fall. If you wait until spring, those structured cohorts are already closed. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates, so set a regular cadence for checking new listings throughout the year.
Build a lab portfolio before you apply
Hiring teams for it infrastructure specialist interns have limited work history to review, so a documented home lab does the work your resume can't. Set up a virtualized environment, configure a small network, deploy a server, and document what you built and why. A linked GitHub repository or a written breakdown gives recruiters something real to assess.
Work your campus network and apply directly at the same time
Campus career fairs surface structured internship programs tied to your university, and professors and career center staff often know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to companies running smaller cohorts alongside campus activity widens the pool you reach and fills your pipeline beyond the programs your school has formal relationships with.
Practice your technical screen out loud before interviews
It infrastructure specialist intern screens typically involve a technical conversation covering networking fundamentals, operating systems, and troubleshooting scenarios, sometimes paired with a practical exercise. Practice walking through your reasoning out loud before the interview, since interviewers weigh how you diagnose a problem as much as whether you land the right answer.
Target structured IT internship programs at larger employers
Many large technology companies, managed service providers, and enterprise IT departments run formal infrastructure or IT rotational internship cohorts designed to train people new to the field. These programs recruit early, fill fast, and often have clearer return-offer pipelines than informal internship arrangements. Identify the ones that fit your interests and apply in the first wave.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 50% of the it infrastructure specialist internships listed here. Decide what you can commit to before you start applying, then filter by location and work type so you aren't sorting through roles you can't take. Migrate Mate's filters let you narrow by work type and location at the start of your search.
IT Infrastructure Specialist Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an it infrastructure specialist internship?
Lead with coursework and personal projects rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. Build a lab portfolio, a documented home lab, a GitHub repository showing your configurations, or a write-up of a network or system you built or troubleshot, gives recruiters something concrete to assess. Combine direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can an it infrastructure specialist internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What actually drives it for it infrastructure specialist interns is consistent performance on real tickets and projects, available headcount on the team, and understanding when return-offer decisions happen so you can ask about the process early. Position for the offer without counting on it.
When should I apply for it infrastructure specialist internships?
Earlier than most students expect. Large employers, particularly in finance, tech, and enterprise IT, recruit summer interns the preceding fall, with application windows opening in August and September. Smaller companies, regional IT firms, and co-op programs post closer to their start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking listings regularly means you won't miss the early waves.
Are it infrastructure specialist internships paid?
Most professional it infrastructure specialist internships in the U.S. are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, with larger enterprises and tech-sector employers generally offering higher rates. Where an employer discloses pay, the listing will show it, so you can compare across roles as you apply.
What should an it infrastructure specialist internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three complete, documented projects showing the tools and platforms you used, and link directly to your work where possible, such as a GitHub repository with network scripts, a lab write-up, or a documented system build. Add relevant coursework in networking, operating systems, or cloud platforms. Keep the resume to one page.
Are there remote it infrastructure specialist internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 50% of the it infrastructure specialist internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast since they draw applicants from across the country, so apply early and filter by work type to see them before they close.
Can international students get it infrastructure specialist internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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