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, GCP, 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 (GCP)
• 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, GCP, 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
• Must be a US Citizen

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