Senior Security Tooling Engineer (Top Secret)
On-site · Chantilly, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Senior Security Analyst will join a team supporting one of UltraViolet's Federal Customers. Performs detailed technical analysis of security controls, tool outputs, and operational data to identify risks, validate effectiveness, and support findings. Assess enterprise security tools (SIEM, IDS/IPS, vulnerability management) and evaluate AWS-native security services (GuardDuty, Macie, Inspector). Conduct configuration reviews against CIS Benchmarks and the AWS Well-Architected Framework. Review logging/monitoring configurations, support or perform vulnerability assessments and penetration testing, analyze tool integration/data flow, identify gaps/optimizations, and provide recommendations to improve tooling effectiveness and coverage. Qualifications include 7+ years of relevant experience, AWS security tooling expertise, and relevant certifications (GIAC, AWS/Splunk, SC-200; OSCP/CEH preferred) with an active TS/SCI clearance (or eligible). Position offers comprehensive benefits and is based in Chantilly, VA.
Required Qualifications
- 7+ years hands-on experience with security tools and AWS security services
- Experience with AWS security services and cloud security tooling
- Experience performing tool assessments, audits, or implementations
- Core Certifications: GCIA, GCIH, GMON, CompTIA Security+ (baseline)
- Tool/Platform & Cloud: AWS Certified Security – Specialty, Splunk Certified Architect / Power User, Microsoft SC-200 or equivalent
- Pen Testing / Validation (Preferred): OSCP, CEH
- Clearance Requirement: Active TS/SCI with SCI Polygraph (or eligible)
Desired Qualifications
- GIAC GCIA (Intrusion Analysis)
- GCIH (Incident Handling)
- GMON (Continuous Monitoring)
- CompTIA Security+ (baseline)
- AWS Certified Security – Specialty
- Splunk Certified Architect / Power User
- Microsoft SC-200 or equivalent
- OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional)
- CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)
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