Cyber Engineering Intern

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.

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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, Power Shell, 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.