Associate SOC Analyst

Lever, Inc.; McLean (VA); Remote; USD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Medical, Dental, Vision

Group Term Life

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Voluntary Life

Hospital Indemnity

Accident

Discretionary Time Off

11 Paid Holidays

Job summary

UltraViolet Cyber, headquartered in McLean, Virginia, is seeking an Associate Security Analyst to monitor logs, analyze threats, and respond to incidents in a 24x7 team. The role emphasizes proactive learning, structured procedures, and collaboration with a skilled security team.

You will work on real-time monitoring, incident triage, and reporting while gaining exposure to cutting-edge security tools and vulnerability analysis. Valid US citizenship is required for this entry-level position.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship is Required.
• 0-2 years of experience in an operational or technical environment, preferably with customer-facing responsibilities.
• Foundational understanding of core networking concepts including TCP/IP and common Internet protocols.
• Exposure to or basic understanding of an information/cyber security role, particularly in security monitoring and analysis.
• Familiarity with the cyber security threat landscape, including prevalent vulnerabilities and attack methods.
• Familiarity with security tools such as SIEM platforms.
• Demonstrated technical and troubleshooting skills and the ability to adapt to solve new technical issues.
• General systems infrastructure knowledge (Windows/Linux OS).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with a focus on clear and concise reporting.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze log data, network traffic, and alerts in real-time.
• Respond, triage, and escalate security incidents using a SIEM following procedures.
• Support vulnerability scans and analyze results for remediation recommendations.
• Draft security incident reports detailing threat characteristics and remediation activities.
• Research new threats and ensure detection capabilities are in place.
• Review incidents for adherence to procedures and update documentation.
• Contribute to the quality and timeliness of incident detection and classification.
• Ensure standards and SLA adherence.
• Articulate security issues to customers verbally and in writing.
• Refer complex issues to senior staff.
• Develop understanding of current vulnerabilities, attacks, and countermeasures.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and propose to stakeholders.
• Manage and track customer issues in a ticketing system.
• Work in a 24x7x365 team to support monitoring services.
• This role may rotate shifts.
• Support other teams as needed.

Skills

Networking basics

Security monitoring

SIEM

Incident response

Documentation

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Information Technology or related field

CompTIA Security+

CompTIA CySA+

GIAC GSEC

Tools

SIEM platforms

Ticketing systems

Job description

Make a difference here.

UltraViolet Cyber is a leading platform-enabled unified security operations company providing a comprehensive suite of security operations solutions. Founded and operated by security practitioners with decades of experience, the UltraViolet Cyber security-as-code platform combines technology innovation and human expertise to make advanced real-time cybersecurity accessible for all organizations by eliminating risks of separate red and blue teams.

By creating continuously optimized identification, detection, and resilience from today’s dynamic threat landscape, UltraViolet Cyber provides both managed and custom-tailored unified security operations solutions to the Fortune 500, Federal Government, and Commercial clients. UltraViolet Cyber is headquartered in McLean, Virginia, with global offices across the U.S. and in India.

A future cyber security expert! You're passionate about security and ready to dive in, using your growing technical skills to help protect client data and infrastructure from threats. Day-to-day, you’ll focus on monitoring, initial investigation, and following established procedures, while leveraging the expertise of your team to solve problems and learn new things.

We are seeking an associate Security Analyst in our rapidly growing and dynamic shared services team. The ideal candidate will effectively manage security incidents by monitoring, investigating, and identifying the root causes, and recommend effective mitigation strategies. This position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge security tools. The role is highly analytical and requires a proactive, detail-oriented mindset to protect critical infrastructure and data.

What You'll Do:

• Monitor and analyze log data, network traffic, and/or alerts generated by a variety of security technologies in real-time.
• Respond, triage, and escalation security incidents using a SIEM platform following documented procedures.
• Support the execution of vulnerability scans and assist in analyzing results for remediation recommendations.
• Draft security incident reports detailing the threat, its characteristics, and required remediation activities for review by a senior analyst.
• Research new threats and ensureappropriate detection capabilities are in place.
• Review security incidents and other deliverables for adherence to established procedures and provide documentation updates as necessary.
• Contribute to the quality and timeliness of the security incident detection and classification service.
• Ensure standards and procedures are adhered to within defined SLA’s.
• Articulate security issues to customers, both verbally and written
• Referring difficult or complex issues to more experienced staff.
• Developing an understanding of current vulnerabilities, attacks, and countermeasures.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and suggest them to stakeholders
• Manage and track customer issues and requests within a ticketing system.
• Work within a 24x7x365 team to further support the timely delivery of monitoring services.
• This position may be assigned to a rotating shift schedule.
• Support other teams as needed.

What You've Done:

• US Citizenship is Required
• 0-2 years of experience in an operational or technical environment, preferably with customer-facing responsibilities.
• Foundational understanding of core networking concepts including TCP/IP and common Internet protocols.
• Exposure to or basic understanding of an information/cyber security role, particularly in security monitoring and analysis.
• Familiarity with the cyber security threat landscape, including prevalent vulnerabilities and attack methods.
• Familiarity with security tools such as SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) platforms.
• Demonstrated technical and troubleshooting skills and the ability to adapt to solve new technical issues.
• General systems infrastructure knowledge (Windows/Linux OS).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with a focus on clear and concise reporting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Relevant entry-level certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CompTIA CySA+, or GIAC GSEC.
• Basic experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for task automation.
• Experience with ticketing/case management systems.
• A strong passion for cyber security, continuous learning, and knowledge sharing.

What We Offer:

• 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

$60,000 - $72,000 a year

UltraViolet Cyber maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect our company's differing products, services, industries and lines of business. Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors.

We sincerely thank all applicants in advance for submitting their interest in this position. We know your time is valuable.

UltraViolet Cyber welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace regardless of race, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.

If you want to make an impact, UltraViolet Cyber is the place for you!