What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2026 Network Engineer Intern position at Delaware River & Bay Authority (DRBA)?
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
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