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Security – SOC

Analyst, Secret Clearance Required

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UltraViolet Cyber

UltraViolet Cyber

201-500 employees

Unified defensive and offensive cybersecurity solutions

Cybersecurity

Compensation Overview

$70k - $76kAnnually

Junior, Mid

No H1B Sponsorship

Reston, VA, USA

Requires 5 days onsite per week in Herndon, VA.

US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Cybersecurity
IT & Security
Required Skills
Microsoft Azure
SQL
Salesforce
AWS
Oracle
Linux/Unix
Requirements
  • US Secret Security Clearance
  • 2+ years of experience working in a Security Operations Center (SOC) or Network Operations Center (NOC) environment performing security event monitoring and analysis
  • Working knowledge of the various operating systems (e.g. Windows, OS X, Linux, etc.) commonly deployed in enterprise networks.
  • Must possess a working knowledge of network communications and routing protocols (e.g. TCP, UDP, ICMP, BGP, MPLS, etc.) and common internet applications and standards (e.g. SMTP, DNS, DHCP, SQL, HTTP, HTTPS, etc.)
  • Familiarity with adversarial tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs)
  • Must be capable of analyzing security logs and events from the following types of devices such as, but not limited to: Firewalls (FWs), Intrusion Detection Sensors/Intrusion Prevention Sensors (IDS/IPS), Host-based Intrusion Detection System/ Host-based Intrusion Prevention System (HIDS/HIPS), Additional: proxy/web filter, vulnerability scans, routers, router Internet Protocol (IP) accounting systems (i.e., Cisco NetFlow), Virtual Private Network (VPN) gateways/concentrators, server event logs, e-mail and host anti-virus, desktop security monitoring agents, anti-virus servers, IP services (i.e. Domain Name System (DNS) Services, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Additionally: network address translation devices, MDM (e.g. cellphones), Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), and cloud security infrastructure (e.g. Amazon Web Services (AWS), Azure, Oracle, Salesforce, etc.)
  • Certification(s): Security+ or equivalent
  • High school diploma needed
Responsibilities
  • Monitor and analyze security events and alerts reported by the SIEM on a 24x7 basis to identify and investigate suspicious or malicious activity, or other cyber events which violate policy.
  • Work with a large team that rotates 3x12 or 4x12 hour shifts.
  • Analyze logs and events from any other device types which may send logs or events to the SOC in the future.
  • Provide documentation detailing any additional information collected and maintained for each security investigation.
  • Record all artifacts (i.e. emails, logs, documents, Uniform Resource Locators (URLs), screenshots, etc.) associated with all security events and incident investigations within the SOC incident and tracking application.

UltraViolet Cyber enhances organizational resilience against cyber threats by combining defensive and offensive security operations. They provide Managed Security Solutions, including Managed Detection and Response (MDR) for continuous threat monitoring and Penetration Testing as a Service to identify vulnerabilities. Their subscription model ensures ongoing protection while their Security as Code platform automates threat detection and investigation. By integrating Red Team and Blue Team activities, UltraViolet Cyber helps organizations improve their cyber readiness and effectively protect their digital assets.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$4M

Headquarters

McLean, Virginia

Founded

2023

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The merger of four cybersecurity firms into UltraViolet Cyber, backed by private equity, positions the company for rapid growth and increased market influence.
  • The combination of Red Team and Blue Team activities allows for a holistic approach to cybersecurity, improving organizational resilience and readiness.
  • The continuous monitoring and proactive threat management provided by their MDR service ensures clients are protected 24/7, offering peace of mind and robust security.

What critics are saying

  • The cybersecurity market is highly competitive, requiring UltraViolet Cyber to continuously innovate to maintain its edge.
  • Integration challenges from the merger of four companies could lead to operational inefficiencies and cultural clashes.

What makes UltraViolet Cyber unique

  • UltraViolet Cyber uniquely integrates both offensive and defensive security operations, providing a comprehensive approach to threat management that many competitors lack.
  • Their Security as Code platform automates threat detection and investigation, offering a unified risk picture that enhances the efficiency of security operations teams.
  • The subscription-based model for Managed Detection and Response and Penetration Testing as a Service ensures continuous, proactive security measures, unlike traditional one-time security assessments.

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