Continuous Diagnostic and Mitigation (CDM) Engineer

Valiant Solutions is seeking a Continuous Diagnostic and Mitigation (CDM) Engineer to join our rapidly growing and innovative cybersecurity team! 

The ideal candidate will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, and upgrade of applications, servers, and associated systems for a CDM implementation.

Valiant Solutions is a company that cares about its employees- we've been named one of the Best Places to Work in the Washington DC area TEN years in a row!  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. 

Minimum Experience and Education:

• 8+ years of experience installing, maintaining, monitoring, and upgrading applications in Linux and Windows server environments within Azure
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
• One of the following active certifications is required: CISSP, CISA, CISM, or Cloud Certification (AWS or Azure)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical issues and solutions clearly and concisely
• Strong collaborative skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and work effectively in a team environment
• Experience providing technical leadership on documenting changes and configuration management documentation of CDM components
• Experience delivering documentation of designs, modeling, and developments related to CDM activities

Responsibilities:

• Install, maintain, and upgrade applications, servers, and associated systems for the CDM implementation
• Analyze, verify, and manage Axonius permissions and users; oversee Axonius user account management
• Ensure proper endpoints are subscribed to the appropriate Collector, Local Core, and Central Core
• Monitor discovery processes on nodes and conduct performance tuning of Axonius
• Perform data backup and recovery operations for Axonius
• Conduct regular Axonius system health checks and monitor network performance impacts
• Monitor Axonius appliance computing resource performance
• Deploy and roll out Axonius appliances to new networks
• Conduct preliminary investigations of inventory scans that are not running or failing
• Apply patches to Axonius applications as needed
• Maintain network systems and monitor Axonius availability
• Attend CDM meetings and provide updates as necessary to the Federal Program Manager (PM) or Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR)

About Valiant Solutions

Valiant Solutions is a security-focused IT solutions provider with public 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 skill set. 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 Full-time Employees

Valiant contributes 25% towards Health Coverage for Family and Dependents

100% Paid Short Term Disability and Life Insurance Policy for Full-time Employees

100% Paid Certifications

401K Matching up to 4%

Paid Time Off

Paid Federal Holidays 

Paid Time On – 40 hours to pursue innovation

Wellness & Fitness Program

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

Sitting or standing at a desk for prolonged periods of time and consistent operation of a computer. Frequent communication and exchanging of accurate information via electronic communication, phones, and in person. Occasionally lift and/or move moderate amounts of weight, typically less than 20 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

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.