Computer Science Intern

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The DODIN Joint Warfighter Capabilities department's (N242) mission is to enable DoD technology and information superiority through a work program that is focused on providing rapid & resilient cloud capabilities, reimagining the Global DoD Network, and modernizing legacy C2 & communications.

Period of Work: May-August 2025
Full-Time: 40 hours a week
Location: McLean, VA
In Office Requirement: Hybrid (2-3 days a week onsite)
Clearance Requirement: Will be submitted for U.S. Government Secret Clearance

Job Responsibilities:

• Software Development: Develop software in languages such as Java, or JavaScript, and have exposure to cloud SDKs and APIs.
• Cloud Architecture: Work with architects to design and model cloud-based solutions utilizing native cloud services as well as ensuring alignment with project requirements and government standards.
• Cloud Migration Assistance: Support the migration of systems and data to cloud platforms, ensuring minimal disruption and adherence to best practices.
• Testing and Validation: Participate in testing processes to ensure that cloud solutions meet performance, security, and compliance requirements.
• Data Analysis Support: Assist in collecting, cleaning, and analyzing data, using languages such as Python, to provide insights that support decision-making processes and improve project outcomes.

Basic Qualifications:

• Must be a student enrolled full-time in an accredited degree-seeking program in Computer Science or a related degree and continue to be enrolled full-time the semester following the internship.
• Sustained excellence in academic performance.
• Demonstrated software development experience in Java, JavaScript, or Python.
• Familiarity with Azure or AWS environments and native services.
• Ability to obtain and maintain secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience having applied computer science learning to an internship or research/lab position.
• Experience developing RESTful APIs with JSON or HTTP; or experience with MuleSoft.
• Experience conducting thorough testing to ensure cloud solutions meet performance, security, and compliance benchmarks.
• Experience in data collection, cleaning, and analysis to derive actionable insights for decision-making and project enhancement.
• Demonstrated interest in serving the public
• Existing Secret clearance.

This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s):
Secret

This requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s):
None

Work Location Type:
Hybrid

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