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. 

What You'll Do:

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of daily SOC operations, ensuring effective monitoring, detection, analysis, and incident response across client environments.
• Establish and continuously refine SOC governance, policies, and playbooks aligned with industry frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK to drive standardization and operational excellence.
• Oversee the deployment, integration, and optimization of core security technologies—including SIEM, SOAR, IDS/IPS, EDR, and threat intelligence platforms—to maximize visibility and response efficiency.
• Direct coordinated incident response efforts across technical and business functions, ensuring timely resolution and lessons-learned integration through structured post-incident reviews.
• Partner with IT, legal, compliance, and business leaders to align SOC operations with enterprise risk management objectives and client obligations.
• Anticipate and mitigate evolving threat vectors by adapting defensive strategies.
• Build and scale a high-performing SOC team through targeted recruiting, mentorship, and professional development initiatives.
• Deliver actionable insights and performance reporting to executive stakeholders, translating operational metrics into business outcomes and risk reduction.
• Define, track, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess SOC effectiveness, operational efficiency, and client value realization.
• Leverage automation, orchestration, and scripting (e.g., Python, KQL, PowerShell) to improve detection fidelity, reduce mean time to response (MTTR), and enhance scalability across operations.

What You Have:

• US Citizenship required
• 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity operations, with at least 3+ years leading and mentoring high-performing technical teams.
• Proven ability to translate complex cybersecurity concepts into clear, actionable insights for all audiences.
• Deep technical proficiency with SIEM, EDR, and cloud-native security technologies
• Hands-on expertise in automation and data analysis through scripting languages such as Python, KQL, PowerShell
• Strong command of Linux systems, including command-line proficiency for large-scale log and data analysis.
• Demonstrated excellence in executive communication, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Skilled at managing competing priorities and maintaining operational focus under pressure in dynamic, high-stakes environments.
Preferred Education and Certifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Industry certifications such as GCTI, GCFA, GCIA, GREM, or OSCP.

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, and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Life, Hospital Indemnity, Accident, and/or Critical Illness
• Participation in the Discretionary Time Off (DTO) Program
• 11 Paid Holidays Annually

$170,000 - $200,000 a year

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

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