Cybersecurity Analyst Intern Job Listing at SAIC in Washington, DC (Job ID 2611707)

Description

Description

SAIC is seeking a motivated Cybersecurity Analyst Intern to support a critical U.S. government agency in the National Capital Region. This internship provides hands-on exposure to Security Operations Center (SOC) functions, including incident response, threat detection, and security monitoring across on-premises and cloud environments.

This role is designed for students or early-career professionals looking to build real-world cybersecurity experience while working alongside experienced analysts in a collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in monitoring and reviewing security alerts using tools such as Splunk Enterprise Security and CrowdStrike Falcon under supervision.

• Support analysis of suspicious or phishing-related emails using tools such as Cisco IronPort, VirusTotal, and other intelligence sources.

• Perform initial triage of low-severity alerts and escalate findings to senior analysts following established procedures.

• Assist with access review activities using CyberArk under guidance.

• Help review, assign, and track cybersecurity tickets using ServiceNow and internal collaboration tools.

• Support identification of indicators of compromise (IOCs) and document recommended mitigation actions for review by senior staff.

• Contribute to SOC documentation efforts, including incident summaries and updates to response procedures.

• Assist in reviewing Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) advisories to assess potential impact.

• Collaborate with SOC team members to support process improvements and operational efficiency.

• Stay current with emerging threats and cybersecurity best practices.

Qualifications

Required:

• Actively pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust requiring U.S. Citizenship or Green Card status. 

• Foundational understanding of cybersecurity concepts, including common attack types and basic incident response principles.

• Familiarity with SIEM or EDR tools through coursework, labs, or personal projects.

• Ability to analyze basic log data and follow documented processes.

• Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Coursework or lab experience in phishing analysis or incident response.

• Exposure to threat intelligence tools such as VirusTotal or Mandiant resources.

• Basic scripting knowledge (Python, PowerShell, or SQL).

• Entry-level certifications such as CompTIA Security+ or Splunk Fundamentals.

 

Target salary range: Up to $40,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

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