Cyber Security Analyst

Cyber Security Analyst

UltraViolet Cyber is seeking a Cyber Security 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+