What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cyber Engineering Intern position at SAIC?
Job ID: 2613371
Location: Remote Work, VA, US
Date Posted: 2026-06-05
Category: Student
Subcategory: Intern Technical
Schedule: Casual (includes On-Call and Temporary)
Shift: Day Job
Travel: No
Minimum Clearance Required: None
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Public Trust
Potential for Remote Work: ORA_REMOTE
Description
Position Summary
SAIC is seeking a Cyber Engineering Intern to join our growing security team. This internship offers hands-on experience in a dynamic environment where you will contribute to real-world cyber security operations, cloud infrastructure management, and breach remediation activities. The ideal candidate is passionate about cyber security, technology, eager to learn, and ready to make a meaningful impact.
What You Will Gain
Real-world experience in cyber security operations and breach remediation. Hands-on exposure to multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform, Oracle). Practical experience with industry-leading tools including, Splunk and IAM platforms. Mentorship from experienced Cyber Engineer Professionals. Opportunity to build a strong foundation for a career in cloud security or cyber engineering. Networking opportunities within the Cloud & Cyber Service Delivery organization.
This is a paid internship opportunity. Interns will work 100% remotely within the United States.
Key Responsibilities:
Cyber Security & Breach Remediation
Cloud Infrastructure Management
Tools & Technology
General Security Operations
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Target salary range: Up to $40,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
Location: Remote Work, VA, US
Date Posted: 2026-06-05
Category: Student
Subcategory: Intern Technical
Schedule: Casual (includes On-Call and Temporary)
Shift: Day Job
Travel: No
Minimum Clearance Required: None
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Public Trust
Potential for Remote Work: ORA_REMOTE
Description
Position Summary
SAIC is seeking a Cyber Engineering Intern to join our growing security team. This internship offers hands-on experience in a dynamic environment where you will contribute to real-world cyber security operations, cloud infrastructure management, and breach remediation activities. The ideal candidate is passionate about cyber security, technology, eager to learn, and ready to make a meaningful impact.
What You Will Gain
Real-world experience in cyber security operations and breach remediation. Hands-on exposure to multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform, Oracle). Practical experience with industry-leading tools including, Splunk and IAM platforms. Mentorship from experienced Cyber Engineer Professionals. Opportunity to build a strong foundation for a career in cloud security or cyber engineering. Networking opportunities within the Cloud & Cyber Service Delivery organization.
This is a paid internship opportunity. Interns will work 100% remotely within the United States.
Key Responsibilities:
Cyber Security & Breach Remediation
- Assist in the identification, containment, and remediation of cyber security breaches
- Support the security team in addressing event analysis following security event
- Help develop and document remediation plans and corrective action strategies
- Manage Cloud user account access and authorization
- Participate in vulnerability assessments and assist with remediation activities
Cloud Infrastructure Management
- Assist in the management and monitoring of multi-cloud environments including:
- Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- Microsoft Azure
- Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform)
- Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)
- Support cloud security configuration reviews and compliance checks
- Help maintain cloud resource inventories and assist with cost and access optimization
- Assist in implementing cloud security best practices across all platforms
Tools & Technology
- Utilize Identity and Access Management (IAM) tools to manage user permissions, roles, and access policies across cloud and enterprise environments
- Work with Splunk for log analysis, security monitoring, and creating dashboards/reports
- Support the team in leveraging security tools for threat detection and analysis
General Security Operations
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address remediation activities
- Assist in ensuring compliance with organizational security policies
- Participate in team meetings and others organization meetings.
- Contribute to ongoing security projects and initiatives as assigned
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- High School and two (2) or more years of college coursework in a technical field with a GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program with a concentration in: Cybersecurity, Cloud Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related technical field
- Basic understanding of cyber security principles, Cloud technology and Microsoft tool sets
- Familiarity with one or more cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform, or Oracle Cloud
- Coursework in IAM concepts or similar tools and access control frameworks
- Basic knowledge of SIEM tools, preferably Splunk
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Ability obtain & maintain a Public Trust Clearance
Preferred Qualifications
- AWS Cloud Practitioner Certification
- Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) Certification
- Splunk Core User
- Knowledge of AI
- Linux experience
- Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python, Bash, PowerShell, or Java Script
- Understanding of Zero Trust security models and cloud security frameworks
Target salary range: Up to $40,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
Salary : $40,000