Cyber Defense Analyst

• 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 Certifications:
 
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.