T-Mobile Secure Federal Operations – IT/Cybersecurity Intern

Posted on 11/14/2025

T-Mobile

T-Mobile

Compensation Overview

$20 - $40/hr

Reston, VA, USA

Hybrid

Hybrid role; must work in Herndon, VA at least 2 days per week.

T-Mobile is synonymous with innovation–and you could be part of the team that disrupted an entire industry! We reinvented customer service, brought real 5G to the nation, and now we’re shaping the future of technology in wireless and beyond. Our work is as exciting as it is rewarding, so consider the career opportunity below as your invitation to grow with us, make big things happen with us, above all, #BEYOU with us. Together, we won’t stop!

Get hands-on experience, training—and a leg up on a bright future.

Learn. Achieve. Build a career. T-Mobile is revolutionizing the wireless industry for millions of customers nationwide. Working here means rolling up your sleeves and redefining the status quo with a team that has your back every step of the way! This is an 11-week paid learning experience during which you’ll be able to connect and network with other interns and leaders within the company. We invite you to come innovate with mentors who will challenge you to develop meaningful skills. You’ll contribute your creativity and outstanding ideas, while working alongside T-Mobile employees. We’ll give you hands-on projects and the chance to create an immediate impact.

This is a hybrid position required to be working in our Herndon, VA office at least 2 days a week.

What It's Like 
At T-Mobile Secure Federal Operations (TSFO), we focus on developing innovative solutions for sensitive customers within the U.S. Government. Together with our parent company, T-Mobile, TSFO supports the warfighter and the US DoD in today’s complex threat environment, in which speed and security are paramount. The IT/Cybersecurity Team is responsible for managing and securing the organization’s information systems, monitoring for cyber threats, implementing security controls, responding to incidents, maintaining compliance with regulations, and educating staff on safe technology practices.

What You'll Do 
TSFO offers a fast-paced environment that will improve your IT and Cybersecurity skills as you help craft our success. You will work across the different functions at TSFO and make a difference in how we do business. The intern will have the opportunity to learn various IT and Cybersecurity processes, supporting U.S. Government programs and contracts.

Key Responsibilities 

  • Monitoring systems and networks 

  • Incident response 

  • Access and identity management 

  • System hardening & patching 

  • Security audits & compliance

What It Takes 

  • Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Network & Systems Administration, or a similar field 

  • Interest in Information Technology and Cybersecurity 

  • Interest in a career in telecommunications, law, or Government 

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite

  • Self-Starter: Takes initiative and drives projects forward with minimal supervision, proactively identifying opportunities for improvement and action

  • Teamwork: Collaborates effectively with peers and across teams to achieve shared goals/outcomes, fostering a culture of trust and accountability

  • Strong Communication Skills: Communicates with clarity, confidence, and professionalism

  • Works Well Independently: Demonstrates strong ownership and follow-through, effectively managing priorities and delivering results in a fast-paced environment

  • Critical Thinking: Applies sound judgment and analytical reasoning to evaluate information, solve complex problems, and make informed decisions

  • At least 18 years of age

  • High School Diploma or GED

  • Must be actively enrolled in a degree program

  • Legally authorized to work in the United States

  • US Citizenship (without dual citizenship) required

  • Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government DoD Security Clearance if converted to a full-time position following the internship

  • Ability to pass pre-employment drug test

Employees of T-Mobile or Metro by T-Mobile are ineligible for Summer Internships.
Employer does not sponsor work visas for this position. Note that this also applies to individuals who are students in F-1 status who desire sponsorship after they complete their education.


Intern wages range from $20/hour to $40/hour. The successful candidate’s actual pay will be based on experience/location.

T-Mobile requires U.S. citizenship for certain roles within the organization. This role requires U.S. citizenship. Individuals hired into this role will be required to submit documentation proving U.S. citizenship within the first 7 days of hire - failure to do so will result in termination.

Never stop growing!
As part of the T-Mobile team, you know the Un-carrier doesn’t have a corporate ladder–it’s more like a jungle gym of possibilities! We love helping our employees grow in their careers, because it’s that shared drive to aim high that drives our business and our culture forward. By applying for this career opportunity, you’re living our values while investing in your career growth–and we applaud it. You’re unstoppable!

T-Mobile USA, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All decisions concerning the employment relationship will be made without regard to age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religious affiliation, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, the presence of any physical or mental disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Discrimination, retaliation or harassment based upon any of these factors is wholly inconsistent with how we do business and will not be tolerated.

Talent comes in all forms at the Un-carrier. If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know by emailing [email protected] or calling 1-844-873-9500. Please note, this contact channel is not a means to apply for or inquire about a position and we are unable to respond to non-accommodation related requests.