Senior Security Analyst (Top Secret) in Springfield, Virginia at UltraViolet Cyber
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Job Description
The Senior Security Analyst will join a team supporting one of UltraViolet'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
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)
- 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
$105,000 - $120,000 a year