Senior Security Analyst – Top Secret

UltraViolet Cyber

Senior Security Analyst at UltraViolet Cyber performing detailed analysis of security controls and tool outputs. Working with Federal Customers to identify risks and validate effectiveness of security measures.

Posted 6/11/2026full-timeChantilly • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $105,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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)

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

cybersecurity analysisvulnerability assessmentspenetration testingidentity and access managementthreat analysislogging toolsmonitoring toolssecurity controls validationsystems administrationoperational procedures

Soft Skills

analytical skillsdocumentationquality reviewcommunicationattention to detail

Certifications

CISSPGIAC GSECGIAC GCIHCompTIA CySA+GIAC GCIAMITRE ATT&CKAWS Certified Security – SpecialtyAzure IAM trainingAWS IAM training