Junior Cybersecurity Associate

SAIC • Washington, DC • 3h ago

Description

SAIC is seeking a Junior Cybersecurity Engineer to support a critical U.S. government agency in the National Capital Region. This role is intended for cybersecurity professionals who have completed an entry-level or associate role and are ready to take on increased technical responsibility within a production security environment.

This hybrid role requires a minimum of three on-site days per week in Washington, DC.

Responsibilities:

· Independently perform routine configuration, maintenance, and operational support for enterprise cybersecurity tools including endpoint protection, email and web security, identity platforms, and network security solutions.

· Conduct daily health checks, investigate alerts, and perform initial troubleshooting before escalating complex issues.

· Support system upgrades, integrations, and enhancements across cloud and hybrid environments.

· Maintain accurate documentation for procedures, configurations, and operational changes.

· Develop and maintain basic automation scripts using PowerShell, Python, or Bash to support operational efficiency.

· Assist with detection logic, alert tuning, and rule optimization to reduce false positives and improve signal quality.

· Collaborate with security operations, compliance, and IT teams to support monitoring, reporting, and policy requirements.

· Identify and recommend improvements to workflows, tooling usage, and documentation.

· Participate in knowledge sharing and contribute to team technical discussions.

Qualifications

Requirements:

· Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

0 0 or more years of hands-on experience supporting cybersecurity or IT systems in an enterprise or government environment.

· Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust requiring U.S. Citizenship.

· Practical experience working with one or more categories of security tools (endpoint, identity, network, cloud, or logging platforms).

· Working knowledge of Windows and/or Linux systems.

· Demonstrated experience with scripting or automation fundamentals using PowerShell, Python, or Bash.

· Ability to work independently on assigned tasks while seeking guidance when appropriate.

· Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

· Experience working with SIEM, logging, or security analytics platforms.

· Exposure to cloud security controls in Azure, AWS, or GCP.

· One or more cybersecurity certifications (CompTIA Security+, vendor fundamentals, or equivalent).

· Experience supporting federal or regulated environments.

Target salary range: $40,001 - $80,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

REQNUMBER: 2610270

SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

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