Senior Security Tooling Engineer – Top Secret

UltraViolet Cyber

Senior Security Analyst at UltraViolet Cyber providing security operations solutions. Analyzing security controls, tool outputs, and operational data for federal customers to identify risks and validate effectiveness.

Posted 6/11/2026full-timeChantilly • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $150,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudSplunkTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assess enterprise security tools such as SIEM platforms, IDS/IPS solutions, Vulnerability management systems
Evaluate AWS-native security services including AWS GuardDuty, AWS Macie, AWS Inspector
Conduct configuration reviews against CIS Benchmarks and AWS Well-Architected Framework
Review logging and monitoring configurations to ensure adequate coverage and visibility
Support or perform vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to validate tool effectiveness
Analyze tool integration and data flow between systems
Identify gaps, redundancies, and opportunities for optimization
Provide recommendations to improve tooling effectiveness and coverage

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years hands-on experience with security tools and AWS security services
Experience with AWS security services and cloud security tooling
Experience performing tool assessments, audits, or implementations
GIAC certifications (choose based on specialty): GCIA (Intrusion Analysis), GCIH (Incident Handling), GMON (Continuous Monitoring), CompTIA Security+ (baseline, if needed)
AWS Certified Security – Specialty
Splunk Certified Architect / Power User
Microsoft SC-200 or equivalent
OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional)
CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)
Active TS/SCI with SCI Polygraph (or eligible)

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

vulnerability managementpenetration testingtool assessmentsauditsconfiguration reviewsdata flow analysistool integrationAWS security servicesSIEM platformsIDS/IPS solutions

Soft Skills

analytical skillsproblem-solvingrecommendation skillsoptimization skills

Certifications

GIAC GCIAGIAC GCIHGIAC GMONCompTIA Security+AWS Certified Security – SpecialtySplunk Certified ArchitectSplunk Certified Power UserMicrosoft SC-200OSCPCEH