
Posted 3 months ago
Senior Security Analyst (Top Secret)
AI Summary
Senior Security Analyst supporting a Federal customer by analyzing security controls and tool outputs, evaluating IAM and access logs, conducting vulnerability assessments, and documenting findings and recommendations.
About this role
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:
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Analyze logs, monitoring data, and security tool outputs
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Review access logs, privilege usage, and administrative activities
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Evaluate systems administration practices and operational procedures
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Conduct or support vulnerability assessments and penetration testing efforts
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Analyze identity and access management (IAM) configurations to identify:
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Misconfigurations
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Excessive privileges
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Anomalous activity
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Validate effectiveness of implemented security controls
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Document detailed findings, evidence, and recommendations
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Support development of assessment reports and provide quality review
What You've Done:
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5–8 years of experience in cybersecurity analysis, SOC operations, or assessments
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Experience with IAM, logging/monitoring tools, and threat analysis
Core Certifications:
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CISSP (or Associate of CISSP)
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GIAC GSEC or GCIH
Operational / Analysis:
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CompTIA CySA+ (Cybersecurity Analyst)
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GIAC GCIA (Intrusion Analysis)
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MITRE ATT&CK certifications
Cloud/IAM (Preferred):
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AWS Certified Security – Specialty
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Azure/AWS IAM-specific training/certs
Clearance Requirement:
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Active TS/SCI with SCI Polygraph (or eligible)
What We Offer:
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