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# Senior Security Analyst

- **Company:** Ultraviolet Cyber
- **Location:** Springfield, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Software System Penetration Testing, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Monitoring of Systems, Identity and Access Management, Log Analysis, Operational Data Store, Data Logging, Mitre Att&ck, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** July 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9008907/senior-security-analyst

## About the Role

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

## 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


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