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Student Trainee (Information Technology) - CES Summer Hire - NTE 30-Sep-2026
Defense Information Systems Agency
Department of Defense
Location
Montgomery, Alabama
Salary
$27,708 - $75,059
per year
Type
Full-Time
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Job Description
Summary
This job is a summer internship for college students in information technology at a defense agency, where you'll get hands-on training and support tasks like fixing tech issues under close supervision.
It's aimed at building your skills for future IT roles in cybersecurity.
A good fit would be a motivated student pursuing a degree in IT or a related field, eager to learn and contribute to national defense efforts.
Key Requirements
- Completion of 1-4 years of post-high school education depending on grade level (GG-03 to GG-07)
- Enrollment as a student with transcripts showing a minimum GPA of 2.50
- Pursuit of a bachelor's or higher degree in information technology or related field
- Ability to perform developmental IT tasks under supervision
- U.S. citizenship and eligibility for security clearance
- Availability for summer hire not to exceed September 30, 2026
Full Job Description
This position is being recruited under 10 USC 1599f into the Cyber Excepted Service and does NOT convey eligibility to be converted to the Competitive Service.
It has been identified as a position necessary to carry out and support the mission of the US Cyber Command.
It is in the Technical / Administrative Work Category at the Entry/Developmental Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure. Student Interns qualify based on their educational achievements.
In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the education requirements described below.
Basic Requirements: For the GG-03 grade level: Completion of 1 full academic year of post high school study.
For the GG-04 grade level: Completion of 2 full academic years of post-high school study or associate's degree.
For the GG-05 grade level: Completion of all requirements for a bachelor's degree or equivalent degree.
For the GG-07 grade level: Completion of 1 full academic year of graduate level education or eligibility under the Superior Academic Achievement Provision after completing a bachelor's degree.
Transcripts are (Required) along with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 - You will render an ineligible rating if the transcripts are not submitted. Major Duties:
- The incumbent performs a variety of developmental assignments in support of the overall work of the organization classified at less than the full performance level for recruitment and training purposes.
- The incumbent receives tailored instruction, guidance, training, and closer supervision designed to equip incumbent with the knowledge and skills necessary for successful performance in the intermediate or full performance level position.
- As an advance-level Student Trainee in Information Technology, receives informal and on-the-job training intended to enhance individual technical competencies.
- Assists in troubleshooting accessibility and availability problems and initiates corrective actions.
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