Network Engineer Internships
Network engineer internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience configuring real infrastructure, mentorship from working engineers, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Roles across Electronics & Hardware are actively posted, with ByteDance, Extreme Networks, and Meta among the employers posting roles now.
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he Opportunity:
CACI is seeking a Network Engineering intern who can work 32 hours a week for a minimum of 10-weeks for the Summer 2027 session! You will have the opportunity to learn about and support a CACI program with the Department of War enterprise network modernization.
This position will require you to work 100% in office at our High Point, NC location during the entirety of the internship.
Responsibilities:
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Assisting an engineering team with designing and supporting network
- modernization solutions across the project life cycle.
- Completing a network engineering intern group project simulating
- customer network environments
- Overseeing the completion of tasks under the direction of a senior Engineer.
- Conducting research and gathering data to support project decision-making.
- Identifying risks, roadblocks, and opportunities for process improvements.
- Providing general support to engineering team as required. All interns will be
- expected to conduct a final summary presentation on your projects and experience to the Division. Select interns may be chosen to present to leaders in our headquarters office as well.
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Qualifications:
Required:
- You must minimally be a graduating High School Senior with demonstrated academic achievement and technical aptitude.
- Must currently be enrolled in full-time Undergraduate or Graduate student in a relevant field of study
- Must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance (if applicable to position)
- Good interpersonal and presentation skills
- Good oral and written communications skills
- Technical experience or knowledge of basic data network communications and computer operations.
- Coursework providing background in data network communications
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) software applications
- Ability to collaborate with project
- managers, engineers, and technicians.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Must be able to travel to other CACI
- Locations or Customer Sites as necessary
- Work may require some physical effort in the handling of light materials,
- boxes, or equipment.
- Technical experience or knowledge of Cisco, Juniper, Aruba is preferred.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
- CompTIA Security+ certification required. Candidates must already hold the certification or be actively pursuing it with the expectation of completion prior to the internship start date.
Desired:
- Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity or related degree is preferred
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred, not required
- Previous experience with Network or Cybersecurity related Internship
- Military experience or experience working with government personnel
What You Can Expect:
A culture of integrity.
At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.
An environment of trust.
CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.
A focus on continuous growth.
Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.
Pay Range :
There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.
The proposed salary range for this position is:
$39,400 - $75,900he Opportunity:
CACI is seeking a Network Engineering intern who can work 32 hours a week for a minimum of 10-weeks for the Summer 2027 session! You will have the opportunity to learn about and support a CACI program with the Department of War enterprise network modernization.
This position will require you to work 100% in office at our High Point, NC location during the entirety of the internship.
Responsibilities:
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Assisting an engineering team with designing and supporting network
- modernization solutions across the project life cycle.
- Completing a network engineering intern group project simulating
- customer network environments
- Overseeing the completion of tasks under the direction of a senior Engineer.
- Conducting research and gathering data to support project decision-making.
- Identifying risks, roadblocks, and opportunities for process improvements.
- Providing general support to engineering team as required. All interns will be
- expected to conduct a final summary presentation on your projects and experience to the Division. Select interns may be chosen to present to leaders in our headquarters office as well.
-
Qualifications:
Required:
- You must minimally be a graduating High School Senior with demonstrated academic achievement and technical aptitude.
- Must currently be enrolled in full-time Undergraduate or Graduate student in a relevant field of study
- Must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance (if applicable to position)
- Good interpersonal and presentation skills
- Good oral and written communications skills
- Technical experience or knowledge of basic data network communications and computer operations.
- Coursework providing background in data network communications
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) software applications
- Ability to collaborate with project
- managers, engineers, and technicians.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Must be able to travel to other CACI
- Locations or Customer Sites as necessary
- Work may require some physical effort in the handling of light materials,
- boxes, or equipment.
- Technical experience or knowledge of Cisco, Juniper, Aruba is preferred.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
- CompTIA Security+ certification required. Candidates must already hold the certification or be actively pursuing it with the expectation of completion prior to the internship start date.
Desired:
- Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity or related degree is preferred
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred, not required
- Previous experience with Network or Cybersecurity related Internship
- Military experience or experience working with government personnel
What You Can Expect:
A culture of integrity.
At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.
An environment of trust.
CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.
A focus on continuous growth.
Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.
Pay Range :
There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.
The proposed salary range for this position is:
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Tips for Your Network Engineer Internship Search
Apply earlier than the role suggests
Large employers with structured summer cohorts open network engineer internship applications in the fall, sometimes six or more months before the internship starts. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to their start dates. Check listings regularly and apply as soon as a role opens rather than waiting for a deadline.
Build a portfolio recruiters can actually open
At the intern level, a documented lab project outweighs an empty work history section. Create a GitHub repository or personal site with network topology designs, packet capture analyses, or GNS3 and Packet Tracer configurations. Name every tool and protocol you used so a recruiter scanning for relevant skills finds them immediately.
Work campus connections and direct applications together
Career fairs surface structured programs tied directly to your university, and professors or career center staff often know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Apply directly to companies running smaller cohorts at the same time, since many network engineering internships never appear through campus channels at all.
Practice the technical screen out loud before you apply
Network engineer intern interviews typically include a technical screen covering subnetting, OSI layers, routing protocols, and troubleshooting scenarios. Practice explaining your reasoning as you work through problems, not just arriving at the right answer, because interviewers weigh how you think through a network issue as much as the final solution.
Target structured rotational and university programs first
Larger technology, telecommunications, and defense employers run cohort-based network engineering internships designed to train people new to the field. These programs recruit early, fill quickly, and often carry the clearest paths to return offers. Identify the ones that match your background and submit in the first application wave.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 71% of the network engineer internships listed here. Decide what you can realistically commit to before you start applying, then filter by location and work type on Migrate Mate so you are reviewing only roles you can actually accept and not sorting through postings that do not fit your situation.
Network Engineer Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a network engineer internship?
Lead with coursework and personal projects rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. Build a portfolio or GitHub repository documenting lab environments, packet captures, or topology designs that recruiters can actually assess. Pair direct applications with campus career fairs, where network engineering recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a network engineer internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What drives it is consistent performance on real network projects, demonstrated initiative during the internship, and whether the team has open headcount when the role would start. Position yourself for a return offer without counting on one by treating every task as an audition.
When should I apply for network engineer internships?
Earlier than most candidates expect. Large employers with structured summer cohorts, including major technology and telecommunications firms, often open applications the preceding fall and close them months before the internship starts. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to their actual start dates, so openings appear year-round and checking regularly is worthwhile.
Are network engineer internships paid?
Most professional network engineer internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, and listings display the range or hourly rate where the employer chooses to disclose it. Unpaid internships exist but are far less common in technical networking roles at companies of any significant size.
What should a network engineer internship resume include?
Lead with two or three complete projects, each naming the tools and protocols used and linking to the work, such as a GitHub repository with documented lab configurations, a Packet Tracer or GNS3 topology, or a write-up of a home lab setup. Add relevant coursework in networking, routing, or security. Keep the whole document to one page.
Are there remote network engineer internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 29% of the network engineer internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast because they attract applicants from across the country, so apply early and filter by work type to see them before spots close.
Can international students get network engineer 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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