Vulnerability Management Support Analyst

Valiant Solutions is seeking a Vulnerability Management Support Analyst who has experience providing support in a dynamic, fast-paced environment within the public sector to join our team!

This is a unique opportunity to shape the growth, development, and culture of an exciting and fast-growing company in the cybersecurity market. The Vulnerability Management Support Analyst will have the opportunity to be exposed to all aspects of support to a federal client and will be encouraged to grow as the organization expands.  

Valiant Solutions is a rapidly growing small business that cares about it's employees- we've been named one of the Best Places to Work in the DC area TEN years in a row! A highlight of our benefits is included below the job description. If you are interested in learning more about Valiant and this opportunity, we invite you to apply now! 

This position allows for 100% remote work. Remote work necessitates a high-level trust in our employees and we strictly adhere to the details found below in our Remote Work Policy. 

All candidates must have US work authorization with the ability to pass Federal background and credit checks.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of vulnerability management experience
• A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Statistics, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
• Certification(s) in IT Security that meet or exceed DoD 8570 IAM Level 1" (Certified Authorizing Professional (CAP), CompTIA Security+, Certified Network Defencer (CDN), CompTIA Cloud+, GIAC Security Leadership Certificate (GSLC) or equivailent or higher level security certification)
• Experience conducting vulnerability scanning using scan tools such as Tenable Security Center, Nessus Manager, Tenable.IO, Rapid 7 Nexpose or related tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with internal stakeholders
• Ability to obtain federal agency-required clearance

Responsibilities will include:

• Analyze and define security requirements for information protection
• Defines and develops security policies 
• Designs, develops, engineers, and implements solutions that meet network, system, or application security requirements.
• Gathers and organizes technical information about an organization’s mission goals and needs, existing security products, and ongoing needs 
• Analyzes the sensitivity of information and performs vulnerability and risk assessments based on defined sensitivity and information flow 
• Review the customer’s vulnerability reports from service providers, help triage, and escalate issues as needed 
• Collaborate with the customer’s service providers to identify the presence of vulnerabilities and develop mitigation plans 
• Provide vulnerability assessments and provide risk analysis 
• Review scan data and address CVEs that are on the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s Binding Operational Directive 22-01 - Reducing the Significant Risk of Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (CISA BOD 22-01 KEV) 
• Assist in addressing new Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM), Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA), or Ongoing Authorization (OA) requirements. 
• Administer and operate the enterprise OS scanning tools, ensuring the program is able to meet or exceed government requirements for vulnerability assessments.
• Identify critical flaws in applications and systems that cyber attackers could exploit by conducting vulnerability assessments for networks, applications and operating systems. Team members will use automated and manual means to pinpoint vulnerabilities and reduce time-consuming tasks through automation.
• Troubleshoot reported vulnerabilities with systems administrators and other security staff.
• Seeking to improve enterprise-wide understanding of true risk.

About Valiant Solutions:

Valiant Solutions is a security-focused IT solutions provider with both public and private sector clients nationwide.  We are a HUBZone small business and we encourage all candidates who live in a HUBZone to apply. Named one of the fastest growing privately held companies by Inc. 5000, Washington Technology’s Fast 50, and Washington Business Journal’s Best Places to Work in the D.C. area, Valiant Solutions prides itself on providing its employees with great benefits and career development opportunities. As a company, we are just as committed to growing careers as we are to building world-class IT solutions, all while enjoying an unparalleled work-life balance. We are in a phase of tremendous growth and building the team that will take us to the next level. We seek people whose talents and accomplishments will contribute to a thriving company, who have the character to support their capacity, and can make a positive impact on our culture. Alongside our talented team, you’ll learn to think quickly on your feet and expand your own personal and professional skillset. Our management team will inspire you to consider new perspectives and challenge you to become a better practitioner in the fast-paced industry of IT security. We hire people we respect – and we trust them to deliver results leveraging their expertise. If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment as part of a stellar team of professionals, then we invite you to apply online today.

Benefits Snapshot (includes, but not limited to):

Valiant pays 99% of the Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage for FTE

Valiant contributes 25% towards Health Coverage for Family and Dependents

100% Paid Short Term Disability and Life Insurance Policy for FTE

100% Paid Certifications

401K Matching up to 4%

Paid Time Off

Paid Time On – 40 hours to pursue innovation

Valiant University – Online Education and Training Portal

Reimbursement for Public Transit and Parking

FSA programs for: Medical Costs, Dependent Care, Transit, and Parking

Referral Bonuses

Remote Work Policy 

Remote work necessitates a high level of trust in our employees. To ensure that employee performance does not suffer in a remote work environment, all employees who telecommute are expected to have a quiet and distraction-free workspace with adequate internet, dedicate their full attention and availability to their job duties during working hours, and maintain a schedule during core business hours that align with those of their coworkers and Valiant's clients. In alignment with Valiant's inclusive and engaging environment, cameras are encouraged and can be required to be on during virtual video conferences. Additionally, in alignment with the Office of the Inspector General’s effort to eliminate conflicting employment, all Valiant employees are required to disclose any current or future outside employment engagements. During onboarding and throughout employment, employees must disclose any current activities or intent to engage in outside employment or other professional activities and obtain written approval.  Employees may not solicit or conduct any outside business during core business hours for Valiant Solutions and our clients.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Valiant Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sex stereotyping, gender identity, gender expression or transgender status), religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information/history or any other personal characteristic protected by law.

Physical Demands

Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time and also be able to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.

Must be able to constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a copy machine, and computer printer.

Must be able to communicate, detect, converse with, discern, convey, express one self, and exchange information visually and verbally.

Must be able to occasionally bend and lift files and papers up to 10 pounds throughout the office space for events and meetings.

Authorization to Share Resume and Personal Information:

By submitting your resume for this position, you authorize Valiant Solutions to share your resume, as well as personal information included on the resume, with its subsidiaries, affiliates and teaming partners for the purpose of considering you for this position and other available positions requiring comparable skills, education and experience. Should Valiant Solutions or its affiliates and teaming partners wish to initiate pre-employment discussions, you will be asked to complete an employment application and related employment documents.