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# Senior Security Analyst (Top Secret)

- **Company:** Ultraviolet Cyber
- **Location:** Chantilly, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $105,000.0 - $120,000.0
- **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:** June 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=0cdb23974162e404

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Security system vulnerability testing?, * 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)

## 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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