Senior Security Analyst Security Clearance

Position: Senior Security Analyst with Security Clearance
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 Senior Security Analyst will join a team supporting one of Ultra Violet's Federal Customers. Performs detailed technical analysis of security controls, tool outputs, and operational data to identify risks, validate effectiveness, and support findings. What You'll Do:
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 What You've Done:
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)

What We Offer:

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