Senior Security Analyst (Top Secret)

Job Description

Job Description

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UltraViolet Cyber is a leading platform-enabled unified security operations company providing a comprehensive suite of security operations solutions. Founded and operated by security practitioners with decades of experience, the UltraViolet Cyber security-as-code platform combines technology innovation and human expertise to make advanced real-time cybersecurity accessible for all organizations by eliminating risks of separate red and blue teams.

By creating continuously optimized identification, detection, and resilience from today’s dynamic threat landscape, UltraViolet Cyber provides both managed and custom-tailored unified security operations solutions to the Fortune 500, Federal Government, and Commercial clients. UltraViolet Cyber is headquartered in McLean, Virginia, with global offices across the U.S. and in India.

The Senior Security Analyst will join a team supporting one of UltraViolet's Federal Customers. Performs detailed technical analysis of security controls, tool outputs, and operational data to identify risks, validate effectiveness, and support findings.

• Analyze logs, monitoring data, and security tool outputs

• Review access logs, privilege usage, and administrative activities

• Evaluate systems administration practices and operational procedures

• Conduct or support vulnerability assessments and penetration testing efforts

• Analyze identity and access management (IAM) configurations to identify:

• Misconfigurations

• Excessive privileges

• Anomalous activity

• Validate effectiveness of implemented security controls

• Document detailed findings, evidence, and recommendations

• Support development of assessment reports and provide quality review

• 5–8 years of experience in cybersecurity analysis, SOC operations, or assessments

• Experience with IAM, logging/monitoring tools, and threat analysis

Core Certifications:

• CISSP (or Associate of CISSP)

• GIAC GSEC or GCIH

Operational / Analysis:

• CompTIA CySA+ (Cybersecurity Analyst)

• GIAC GCIA (Intrusion Analysis)

• MITRE ATT&CK certifications

Cloud/IAM (Preferred):

• AWS Certified Security – Specialty

• Azure/AWS IAM-specific training/certs

Clearance Requirement:

• Active TS/SCI with SCI Polygraph (or eligible)

• 401(k), including an employer match of 100% of the first 3% contributed and 50% of the next 2% contributed
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (available on the 1st day of the month following your first day of employment)
• Group Term Life, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Life, Hospital Indemnity, Accident, and/or Critical Illness
• Participation in the Discretionary Time Off (DTO) Program
• 11 Paid Holidays Annually

UltraViolet Cyber maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect our company's differing products, services, industries and lines of business. Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors.

We sincerely thank all applicants in advance for submitting their interest in this position. We know your time is valuable.

UltraViolet Cyber welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace regardless of race, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.

If you want to make an impact, UltraViolet Cyber is the place for you!

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.