Cyber Defense Forensics Lead
Uvcyber, Ashburn, VA, United States
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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.
The Cyber Defense Forensics Lead provides expert leadership for digital forensics and advanced cyber investigations in support of CBP security operations. This role focuses on identifying, analyzing, and responding to cyber incidents, insider threats, and advanced persistent threats using industry-leading forensic and monitoring techniques across classified and unclassified environments.
This role is ideal for a forensic leader who thrives on solving complex cyber incidents and uncovering the truth behind advanced threats. As the Cyber Defense Forensics Lead, you’ll be at the forefront of protecting national security systems—leading high-impact investigations, responding to sophisticated adversaries, and guiding teams through complex digital forensics challenges. You’ll have the autonomy to shape investigative approaches, mentor analysts, and directly influence how threats are detected and neutralized across a large federal enterprise.
What You’ll Do:
Lead digital forensics investigations and advanced incident analysis
Conduct host‑based and network‑based security monitoring and evidence collection
Develop forensic dashboards, reports, and investigative workflows
Direct response activities for high‑impact security incidents
Train and mentor junior forensic and SOC analysts
What You Have:
US Citizenship is Required
Minimum
7 years
of professional cybersecurity or digital forensics experience
At least
5 years
hands‑on experience with forensic analysis, SIEM, IDS/IPS, and EDR tools
Experience with insider threat investigations and advanced threat analysis
CISSP certification required
Ability to obtain and maintain
TS (SCI‑eligible) clearance
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
UltraViolet Cyber welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace regardless of race, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.
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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.
The Cyber Defense Forensics Lead provides expert leadership for digital forensics and advanced cyber investigations in support of CBP security operations. This role focuses on identifying, analyzing, and responding to cyber incidents, insider threats, and advanced persistent threats using industry-leading forensic and monitoring techniques across classified and unclassified environments.
This role is ideal for a forensic leader who thrives on solving complex cyber incidents and uncovering the truth behind advanced threats. As the Cyber Defense Forensics Lead, you’ll be at the forefront of protecting national security systems—leading high-impact investigations, responding to sophisticated adversaries, and guiding teams through complex digital forensics challenges. You’ll have the autonomy to shape investigative approaches, mentor analysts, and directly influence how threats are detected and neutralized across a large federal enterprise.
What You’ll Do:
Lead digital forensics investigations and advanced incident analysis
Conduct host‑based and network‑based security monitoring and evidence collection
Develop forensic dashboards, reports, and investigative workflows
Direct response activities for high‑impact security incidents
Train and mentor junior forensic and SOC analysts
What You Have:
US Citizenship is Required
Minimum
7 years
of professional cybersecurity or digital forensics experience
At least
5 years
hands‑on experience with forensic analysis, SIEM, IDS/IPS, and EDR tools
Experience with insider threat investigations and advanced threat analysis
CISSP certification required
Ability to obtain and maintain
TS (SCI‑eligible) clearance
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
UltraViolet Cyber welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace regardless of race, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.
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