Senior Security Analyst (Top Secret)

Team: Delivery- Federal

Location: Springfield, VA

Workplace Type: onsite

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 

What You've Done:

• 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) 

What 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