Support routine AWS administration and lab tasks, such as
resource inventory, approved account setup, logging checks, backup
verification, tagging, cost tracking, and deployment in sandbox or
development environments;
Monitor dashboards and service alerts; perform first-level
troubleshooting; collect diagnostic information; document
incidents; and escalate outages, security concerns, or
configuration issues to authorized staff;
Create and update network diagrams, asset inventories,
configuration records, knowledge articles, checklists, runbooks,
and standard operating procedures; and
Provide courteous technical support to PIA staff, students,
faculty, visitors, and events; participate in team meetings,
training, security briefings, and project reviews.
Required Qualifications:
- Foundational understanding of computer networks, TCP/IP,
operating systems, cloud computing, and cybersecurity
principles;
- Interest in AWS, enterprise networking, infrastructure
automation, cybersecurity, or systems administration;
- Ability to follow written procedures, protect sensitive
information, document work accurately, and ask for assistance when
a task exceeds assigned authority;
- Basic troubleshooting, analytical, organizational, and
customer-service skills;
- Ability to communicate clearly and work effectively with
technical staff, university personnel, government partners, and
other interns;
- Reliability, attention to detail, initiative, and willingness
to learn unfamiliar tools and technologies;
- Completion of foundational coursework or equivalent practical
experience in networking, systems administration, cloud computing,
or cybersecurity;
- Basic experience with Windows or Linux, command-line tools,
productivity software, and technical documentation;
- Ability to work regularly on site and to maintain an
agreed-upon work schedule during the academic term or summer
period; and
- U.S. citizenship is required due to the nature of the
supported federal and defense activities. Employment is contingent
upon completion of applicable background screening. The intern must
complete required cybersecurity, acceptable-use, export-control,
and data-handling training and comply with all university and
sponsor access restrictions. Access to production systems is
role-based, supervised, and limited to assigned duties.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Coursework, labs, projects, or certifications involving AWS,
Azure, Cisco networking, Linux, Python, PowerShell, Terraform, or
cybersecurity;
- CompTIA Network+, Security+, AWS Cloud Practitioner, Cisco
CCST/CCNA, or progress toward a comparable credential;
- Experience with a help desk, student technology team, research
lab, makerspace, internship, military service, or technical student
organization; and
- Demonstrated interest in federal technology, defense
innovation, research infrastructure, or public service.
Instructions to Applicants:
For full consideration, applicants must apply for
Network
& Cloud Engineering Intern at
https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Complete and submit the online
application to include three professional references with contact
information, and provide a Cover Letter with Resume for
review.
Posting Open Date: August 4, 2026
For Full Consideration, Apply by: August 18, 2026
Open Until Filled: Yes
Mason Ad Statement
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university committed to creating a more just, free, and prosperous
world. With 40,000 enrolled students, George Mason is the largest
and most diverse public research university in Virginia, offering
degree programs at the master's, doctoral, and professional level,
along with certificates and credentials.
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students, faculty, and staff, driven by our core beliefs. We
believe in inclusivity over exclusivity; we believe in advancing
our mission by being willing to take risks, not avoiding them; and
we believe our best work is possible when we apply our diversity of
origin, identity, circumstance, and thought.
Equity Statement
George Mason University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action
employer, committed to promoting inclusion and equity in its
community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or
veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.
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