Cyber Defense Analyst

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.