Cybersecurity Analyst Intern Full Time NEW

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 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.