Systems Administrator​/Cybersecurity Internship

Position Summary

As part of LCE's Systems Administrator/Cybersecurity Internship, you will focus on Technology, Process Improvement, Leadership, and Presentation skills. The intern will assist the Lab Manager in our Charleston, SC office with daily tasks and be part of a team to help improve current business processes. This internship provides a learning environment rich with resources and experience during Summer 2026. Please apply by Monday, March 16, 2026 for full consideration.

This is a paid internship at $15/hr and the intern is responsible for their own housing.

• From the technology side, LCE's Internship Program provides qualified applicants the potential to learn about the following technologies:
  • Cloud Private (VMWare, Nutanix, etc.) and Public (AWS, Azure, etc.)
  • Operating Systems (Red Hat Linux, Windows Server 2003/2008/2012)
  • Database Technologies (MSSQL, MySQL, Postgres)
  • Web development/management (Internet Information Server, Apache, Tomcat)
  • Information Security (Industry Standards, DoD Standards, Security+)
  • Networking (Cisco, Endian)
  • Development (Bash scripting, JavaScript, PHP, HTML5, etc.)
  • Software Quality Assurance Testing (Regression, Performance, Smoke, Unit, etc.)
• Additionally, the Intern will have the opportunity to work with a team on learning leadership and presentation skills as well as process improvement which include but are not limited to:
  • Report generation system
  • Training and education tracking system
  • Lab automation
  • Equipment inventory
  • System integration and standardization
  • Monitoring and alerting

• Must be enrolled in a STEM degree program in a SC educational institution.
• Must be eligible for a DoD Secret security clearance (requires US citizenship).

• Experience in the following:
  • Private and Public Cloud (VMWare, Nutanix, AWS, etc.)
  • Operating Systems (Linux, Windows Server 2003/2008)
  • Database Technologies (MSSQL 2008, MySQL)
  • Web development/management (Internet Information Server, Apache, Tomcat)
  • Information Security (Industry Standards, DoD Standards, Security+)
  • Networking (Cisco, Endian)
  • Development (Bash scripting, JavaScript, PHP, HTML5, etc.)
  • Software Quality Assurance Testing (Regression, Performance, Smoke, Unit, etc.)

• Regular physical activity to include walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, reaching, lifting (up to 30 pounds), and standing; occasional prolonged sitting.
• Ability to speak, read, hear and write, with or without assistance.
• Ability to use phone and computer systems, copier, fax and other.

• Affordable Medical/Dental/Vision Plans for employees and their families
• Free Employee Life and Disability Insurance, with supplemental coverage options available
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Savings Account options
• Company matched 401(k) & company-funded Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Leave
• Continuing Education and Professional Development programs at all levels
• Flexible Schedules and Relaxed Dress Code
• Employer-sponsored events, social collaboration, and open communication
• Free access to an extensive online training library, including certification prep
• Bonus Program for outstanding contributions, Employee Referral Program, numerous Recognition Opportunities, and more…

* Benefits may vary by business unit and location.

Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) is a privately held, employee-owned company with an emphasis on "doing the right thing the right way", which applies to the way we treat our customers and employees. We are proud to have been recognized as a "Best Place to Work" in Engineering and in many states and local communities in which we work! Learn more at

Our mission is to enable people and organizations to achieve their full potential. As a professional services organization, our mission is focused on our clients' people and organizations. It is our company's cornerstone belief that we will not lead the industry in assisting our clients unless we excel at helping our own people and teams reach their full potential.

Our corporate culture encourages personal and professional growth because LCE's success depends on the talent, innovation, professionalism, and commitment of its employees. LCE is a strengths-based organization focused on turning individual talents into strengths and then turning individual strengths into organizational performance that supports our clients' success.

Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that LCE take affirmative action to employ and advance in…