Cyber Defense Analyst

UltraViolet Cyber

Cyber Defense Analyst joining UltraViolet Cyber to analyze, investigate, and respond to cybersecurity alerts. Ensuring business continuity and protecting sensitive data with attention to detail.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeLehi • Utah • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $75,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cybersecurity investigations, including case management and incident response, while maintaining strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Engages in global team collaboration and continuous improvement efforts to enhance security operations and documentation processes.

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Cybersecurity InvestigationsSecurity Information and Event Management (SIEM)Analytical SkillsIncident ResponseProcess Documentation

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Hard Skills

Cybersecurity InvestigationsIncident ResponseAnalytical SkillsSecurity Information and Event Management (SIEM)Security Fundamentals

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsCollaborationCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

Security ToolsInvestigation-Supporting Datasets

Industry Keywords

Indicators of CompromiseCyber Threat HuntingContinuous ImprovementGlobal Cyber Defensive OperationsProcess Documentation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Investigate and Analyze: Conduct investigations to identify indicators of compromise.
Coordinate with CSIRT team members on containment and response activities.
Case Management: Maintain meticulous case management, ensuring all investigative actions are properly documented to support dispositions.
Security Operations: Participate in rotational opportunities across the CSIRT, including incident response, cyber threat hunting, and detection engineering.
Continuous Improvement: Participate in case reviews and identify opportunities for continuous improvement in investigations and documentation.
Stay Informed: Actively pursue knowledge of emerging threats and attack vectors while maintaining expertise in the dynamic cyber landscape.
Global Team Collaboration: Engage as an active member of a global 24x7 cyber defensive operations team, which will require some weekend coverage.
Process Documentation: Assist in creating, updating, and maintaining investigative process documentation to ensure consistency and efficiency.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience: Experience in conducting cybersecurity investigations or related activities.
Analytical Skills: Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to think critically under pressure.
Technical Skills: Familiarity with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems and a broad set of security tools and investigation-supporting datasets.
Security Fundamentals: Understanding of security and privacy fundamentals.
Organizational Skills: Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Collaboration: A collaborative outlook that seeks to build and cultivate relationships.
Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Must be a US Person (United States citizen or permanent resident alien as defined by the US Government)

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