Cyber Defense Analyst

UltraViolet Cyber • Salt Lake City, UT

1d • $75,000 - $90,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Cyber Defense Analyst will join an UltraViolet Cyber services team at one of our premier customers. This position involves analyzing, investigating, containing, and responding to cybersecurity alerts. Your analytical insight, instincts, and attention to detail will be vital in minimizing damage, protecting sensitive data, and ensuring business continuity. Ready for a challenge?

Requirements

• Experience in conducting cybersecurity investigations or related activities.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to think critically under pressure.
• Familiarity with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems and a broad set of security tools and investigation-supporting datasets.
• Understanding of security and privacy fundamentals.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• A collaborative outlook that seeks to build and cultivate relationships.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be a US Person (United States citizen or permanent resident alien as defined by the US Government)

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations to identify indicators of compromise.
• Coordinate with CSIRT team members on containment and response activities.
• Maintain meticulous case management, ensuring all investigative actions are properly documented to support dispositions.
• Participate in rotational opportunities across the CSIRT, including incident response, cyber threat hunting, and detection engineering.
• Participate in case reviews and identify opportunities for continuous improvement in investigations and documentation.
• Actively pursue knowledge of emerging threats and attack vectors while maintaining expertise in the dynamic cyber landscape.
• Engage as an active member of a global 24x7 cyber defensive operations team, which will require some weekend coverage.
• Assist in creating, updating, and maintaining investigative process documentation to ensure consistency and efficiency.

Benefits

• 401(k), including an employer match of 100% of the first 3% contributed and 50% of the next 2% contributed
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (available on the 1st day of the month following your first day of employment)
• Group Term Life, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Life, Hospital Indemnity, Accident, and/or Critical Illness
• Participation in the Discretionary Time Off (DTO) Program
• 11 Paid Holidays Annually

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed