Cyber Defense Analyst

Make a difference here.

UltraViolet Cyber is a leading platform-enabled unified security operations company providing a comprehensive suite of security operations solutions. Founded and operated by security practitioners with decades of experience, the UltraViolet Cyber security-as-code platform combines technology innovation and human expertise to make advanced real-time cybersecurity accessible for all organizations by eliminating risks of separate red and blue teams.


By creating continuously optimized identification, detection, and resilience from today's dynamic threat landscape, UltraViolet Cyber provides both managed and custom-tailored unified security operations solutions to the Fortune 500, Federal Government, and Commercial clients. UltraViolet Cyber is headquartered in McLean, Virginia, with global offices across the U.S. and in India.


The Cyber Defense Analyst will join an UltraViolet Cyber services team at one of our premier customers. This position involves analyzing, investigating, containing, and responding to cybersecurity alerts. Your analytical insight, instincts, and attention to detail will be vital in minimizing damage, protecting sensitive data, and ensuring business continuity. Ready for a challenge?

• On-Site Requirement: 50%
• Work Schedule: Four 10-hour shifts, with one shift covering either Sunday-Wednesday or Wednesday-Saturday
• Work Hours : 8AM MTN to 6PM MTN

What You'll Do:

UltraViolet Cyber is seeking a Cyber Defense Analyst to add to our existing team. Primary responsibilities will require: (i) in-depth analysis of intrusions in diverse computing environments; (ii) thorough packet analyses; (iii) implementing/optimizing changes to security infrastructure; (iv) integrating threat intelligence into the operational environment; and (v) protecting systems and infrastructure from infiltration or exfiltration of data.

Responsibilities:

• Perform analyses of network infrastructure, applications, operating systems, firewalls, proxy devices and malware detection in a fast-paced environment
• Proactively identify threats across a wide range of customer environments
• Monitor alerts using a SIEM platform to respond, triage and escalate incidents, as necessary
• Perform vulnerability scans, analyze results and recommend remediation actions
• Perform continuous monitoring of diverse security environments and analyze event log data to determine severity and prioritization of incident response efforts
• Contribute to the advancement of security posture

Minimum Requirements:

• 2 years of operational experience with securing and monitoring multiple platforms, network configurations and implementations
• Broad knowledge of IT security
• General systems infrastructure experience
• Experience with log correlation and packet analysis tools
• Solid understanding of common enterprise information systems services such as Active Directory
• Solid understanding of TCP/IP protocol suite, security architecture and security techniques/products
• Experience with various security management tools (e.g., vulnerability management, configuration management and SIEM)
• Proven ability to analyze captured data to perform incident response and identify potential compromises
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Preferred Education and Certification s:

• B.A or B.S in computer science or related field
• CompTia Sec+
• CompTia CySa+

Required Skills Section

• We want to see proven experience in thoroughly conducting cyber security investigations.
• Solid understanding of threat intelligence, malware analysis, and network security concepts.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to think critically under pressure.
• Communicate concisely with diversified stakeholders and engineering teams using clear data points.
• Hands on experience with SIEM and familiarity with a diversified set of security tools and investigation supporting data sets.
• Proven understanding of security and privacy fundamentals.
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks such as FedRAMP, ISO 27001, SOC2, HIPAA, FERPA, and PCI.
• Strong organizational skills are a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A collaborative outlook that seeks to build and cultivate relationships.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

$75,000 - $90,000 a year

UltraViolet Cyber maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect our company's differing products, services, industries and lines of business. Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors.

We Offer

• 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

We sincerely thank all applicants in advance for submitting their interest in this position. We know your time is valuable.

UltraViolet Cyber welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace regardless of race, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.

If you want to make an impact, UltraViolet Cyber is the place for you!


We sincerely thank all applicants in advance for submitting their interest in this position. We know your time is valuable.


UltraViolet Cyber welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace regardless of race, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.

If you want to make an impact, UltraViolet Cyber is the place for you!


We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.