Cyber Defense Analyst

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Ultra Violet 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 Ultra Violet 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, Ultra Violet Cyber provides both managed and custom‑tailored unified security operations solutions to the Fortune 500, Federal Government, and Commercial clients. Ultra Violet Cyber is headquartered in McLean, Virginia, with global offices across the U.S. and in India.

The Cyber Defense Analyst will join an Ultra Violet Cyber services team at one of our premier customers. This position involves analyzing, investigating, containing, and responding to cybersecurity alerts. Your analytical insight, instincts, and attention to detail will be vital in minimizing damage, protecting sensitive data, and ensuring business continuity. Ready for a challenge?

• On‑Site Requirement: 50%
• Work Schedule: Four 10‑hour shifts, with one shift covering either Sunday–Wednesday or Wednesday–Saturday
• Work Hours: 8AM MTN to 6PM MTN

Primary responsibilities will require in‑depth analysis of intrusions in diverse computing environments; thorough packet analyses; implementing/optimizing changes to security infrastructure; integrating threat intelligence into the operational environment; and protecting systems and infrastructure from infiltration or exfiltration of data.

• Perform analyses of network infrastructure, applications, operating systems, firewalls, proxy devices, and malware detection in a fast‑paced environment
• Proactively identify threats across a wide range of customer environments
• Monitor alerts using a SIEM platform to respond, triage and elevate incidents, as necessary
• Perform vulnerability scans, analyze results and recommend remediation actions
• Perform continuous monitoring of diverse security environments and analyze event log data to determine severity and prioritization of incident response efforts
• Contribute to the advancement of security posture

• 2 years of operational experience with securing and monitoring multiple platforms, network configurations and implementations
• Broad knowledge of IT security
• General systems infrastructure experience
• Experience with log correlation and packet analysis tools
• Solid understanding of common enterprise information systems services such as Active Directory
• Solid understanding of TCP/IP protocol suite, security architecture and security techniques/products
• Experience with various security management tools (e.g., vulnerability management, configuration management and SIEM)
• Proven ability to analyze captured data to perform incident response and identify potential compromises
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• B.A. or B.S. in computer science or related field
• CompTIA Sec+
• CompTIA CySa+

• Proven experience in thoroughly conducting cyber security investigations
• Solid understanding of threat intelligence, malware analysis, and network security concepts
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to think critically under pressure
• Communicate concisely with diversified stakeholders and engineering teams using clear data points
• Hands‑on experience with SIEM and familiarity with a diversified set of security tools and investigation supporting data sets
• Proven understanding of security and privacy fundamentals
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks such as FedRAMP, ISO 27001, SOC2, HIPAA, FERPA, and PCI.
• Strong organizational skills are a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A collaborative outlook that seeks to build and cultivate relationships
• Ability to multi‑task in a fast‑paced environment

$75,000 - $90,000 a year

• 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

Ultra Violet 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, Ultra Violet Cyber is the place for you!