Summer 2027 Intern – System Engineer – IT

• Summer 2027 Intern – System Engineer – IT
• Location: Federal Reserve Board
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Minimum Education

Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited university and returning to continue studies after the internship.

Minimum Experience

0

Summary

The Federal Reserve Board (Board) provides students opportunities for career success. The Board’s Internship program is designed to provide valuable work experience for undergraduate and graduate students considering careers including, but not limited to, economics, finance and accounting, information systems, and data analysis. The Board believes that by combining academic endeavors with project-related work experience, qualified and capable college students can gain the practical knowledge need in a competitive global job market.

Internships are paid positions with salaries commensurate with credit hours; internships may be in-person, remote or hybrid, depending on the needs of the team. Employment in the Board’s internship program is granted to U.S. citizens. Applicants must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited university and returning to continue studies after the internship. Interns receive a syllabus or research project plan outlining their projects and goals for the internship.

Interns are assigned a supervisor or mentor to guide them through their internship, and regular check-in meetings with their manager to manage performance expectations and assist with learning goals. Interns have access to a wide range of training programs and events for professional development purposes.

We're looking for a motivated intern with a strong interest in information technology, particularly enterprise endpoint computing, to join our End Point Engineering and Operations team. You'll gain hands-on experience supporting, managing, and securing the devices our organization relies on every day, including workstations, laptops, tablets, and mobile devices.

You'll work alongside experienced engineers and partner with Network, Security, and Application Development teams to deliver endpoint systems that are reliable, secure, and easy to use. This internship offers real-world infrastructure experience that prepares you for careers such as Endpoint Engineer, Systems Administrator, Systems Engineer, Server Administrator, and IT Security Analyst.

Overview of Division, Section and Team

The End Point Engineering and Operations team is part of the Infrastructure General Systems Support branch within the Federal Reserve Board's IT Division. The team manages the Board's desktop operating environment, including workstations and laptops used by Board staff. It also manages the Board's mobile platforms, including enterprise device management and application deployment.

Expected Projects

• Support daily endpoint operations and help resolve desktop and mobile device issues
• Assist with hardware refresh projects, including device imaging, deployment, and data migration
• Support equipment lifecycle management, including inventory tracking, asset records, and device retirement
• Help with mobile device enrollment, configuration, and app deployment
• Create or update technical documentation, such as procedures, how-to guides, and knowledge base articles
• Help develop or test PowerShell scripts that automate routine tasks (depending on the intern's skill level)
• Suggested Major/Minor: Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.

Required Skills and Knowledge

• Working knowledge of the Windows operating system
• Familiarity with iOS and iPadOS devices
• Ability to write clear technical documentation
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Willingness to learn and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Preferred Skills

Basic PowerShell scripting

• Exposure to enterprise management tools (e.g., Microsoft Intune, Configuration Manager, or a mobile device management platform)
• Coursework or progress toward certifications such as CompTIA A+, Network+, or Security+
• Required Documents for application: A copy of an unofficial transcript may be requested.
• Location: This position requires an onsite presence at our offices in Washington, D.C. [Summer internships should be onsite, but we encourage flexibility for year-round internships]
• Note: U.S. Citizenship is required. Applicants must be current students, graduating from their program August 2027 or later. Proof of enrollment will be required.

Job Type

Intern (Fixed Term)

Job Exempt

Relocation Provided

No

Compensation Grade(s)

FH Pay Grade 20 - FH Pay Grade 22

Pay

$26.68 - $28.37

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