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+