Junior Cybersecurity Analyst

Job ID: 2616686

Location

Remote Work, TX, US

Date Posted

2026-09-10

Category

Cyber

Subcategory

Cyber Engineer

Schedule

Full-Time

Shift

Day Job

Travel

Yes - 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain

None

Potential for Remote Work

ORA_REMOTE

Description

Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) is seeking a motivated Junior Cybersecurity Analyst to join our team supporting a major state & local government customer. This entry-level position provides an excellent opportunity for recent graduates or early-career professionals interested in building a career in cybersecurity. Working closely with senior engineers and architects, the selected candidate will focus on Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solutions while receiving cross-training on wider cybersecurity tools and services.

You will join a dynamic, fast-paced environment where we prioritize learning, collaboration, and technical growth. This role reports to the Technical Director and supports the implementation, operation, and maintenance of cybersecurity systems that are critical to our customers' mission.

Essential duties of this position include

• Assist with the configuration, deployment, and management of Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solutions like CrowdStrike or SentinelOne to protect infrastructure.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to support SIEM (e.g., Microsoft Sentinel) and NDR (Network Detection and Response) systems.
• Participate in monitoring, troubleshooting, and resolving security incidents as part of an expert team of cybersecurity professionals.
• Perform basic health checks, reporting, and troubleshooting of service delivery systems (EDR, SIEM, NDR, firewalls, etc.).
• Gain hands-on experience in cloud platforms (AWS or Azure) while support