New 
2026 Network Engineer Intern
 Delaware River & Bay Authority (DRBA) | |
 United States, Delaware, New Castle | |
| 2162 New Castle Avenue (Show on map) | |
 Dec 18, 2025 | |
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NETWORK ENGINEER INTERN
Location: Delaware Memorial Bridge, New Castle, DE Hourly Rate: $16.00 (Undergraduate Student) $18.00 (Graduate Program Students) Opening Date: December 17, 2025 Closing Date: February 17, 2026 I. POSITION SUMMARY This position reports to and supports the Principal Network Engineer and Associate Network Engineer. Daily activities will include the administration and security of the networks and related infrastructure that sustain the business needs of the Delaware River and Bay Authority (Authority). This position will be part of project teams interfacing with various departments throughout the Authority and will assist with the administration, support, backup, and maintenance of switches, routers, firewalls, and VPN devices in a distributed environment and be proactive in problem prevention and resolution. This position will assist in maintaining system security and network support and is responsible for following established safety practices while performing assigned duties to protect self, co-workers, and the public from personal injury and to prevent damage to Authority property. II. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Support the management, configuration, administration, and monitoring of the networks, and security * Support in the engineering of system-related solutions for assigned projects; maintain system standards; create and/or maintain system documentation * Support the Principle Network Engineer and Associate Network Engineer to protect the Authority's networks from security breaches; investigate; and mitigate if one occurs * Support in the administration SIP/VoIP phone protocol across wide area network * Support and perform daily system monitoring; verify the integrity and availability of all hardware, server resources, systems, and key processes; review system and application logs and verify completion of scheduled jobs; perform regular file archival and purges * Upgrade and configure system hardware and software; repair and recover from hardware or software failures; hardware upgrades, and resource optimization; maintain inventory of all hardware and software resources * Provide the highest level of customer service and professionalism to all internal and external customers III. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES * Strong verbal and written communications skills; capable of writing basic documentation * Possess a high ethical and moral character as privileged access to confidential data will be an essential component of the job function * Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills with meticulous attention to detail * Ability to work in a strong team environment as well as independently as the need arises * Basic knowledge of network design, engineering, and administration * Basic experience with networking devices such as routers, and switches * Strong problem-solving skills understanding the importance of timely resolution and follow- through * Basic knowledge of wireless networking * Basic knowledge of monitoring software * Basic knowledge of Linux and Windows Operating Systems * Basic knowledge of hardware repairs * Ability to keep up with the fast pace of changes in information technology security trends * Ability to lift and move equipment weighing 40 lbs. * Ability to provide excellent customer service IV. REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE * Working toward a degree with a major in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Networking or other related technology related degree V. LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS * Valid driver's license VI. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS * Subject to a background check and pre-employment drug test * Delaware River and Bay Authority requires that all employees have direct deposit with a financial institution to receive their bi-weekly pay If you are interested in applying for this position please complete the on-line application at www.drba.net. In addition, please attach a resume to the completed application. The Delaware River & Bay Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). www.drba.net | |