Overview
Cybersecurity Analyst Intern Jobs in Washington, DC at SAIC
Title: Cybersecurity Analyst Intern
Company: SAIC
Location: Washington, DC
Job ID 2611707
Location Washington, DC, US
Date Posted 2026-04-21
Category Student
Subcategory Intern Technical
Schedule Full-Time
Shift Day Job
Travel No
Minimum Clearance Required None
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain Public Trust
Potential for Remote Work ORA_HYBRID
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.
