CDM Analyst

Valiant Solutions is seeking a CDM Analyst to join our rapidly growing and innovative cybersecurity team!

The CDM Analyst plays a key part in supporting agency-wide Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) initiatives by driving data normalization efforts, enhancing reporting capabilities, and ensuring alignment with evolving CISA requirements. The position focuses on analyzing CDM data outputs, identifying trends or discrepancies, and contributing to policy and process improvements that strengthen the agency’s overall cybersecurity posture. It requires close collaboration with internal stakeholders and the ISCM team to assess data quality, streamline performance reporting, and support technical implementation strategies. The ideal candidate brings a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset and can effectively translate complex data insights into meaningful guidance for agency leadership.

Named one of the Best Places to Work in the Washington DC area for 11 consecutive years, Valiant is proud of our employee-centric culture and commitment to excellence. If you are interested in learning more about Valiant and this opportunity, we invite you to apply now!

This position requires U.S. Citizenship to obtain the required clearance.

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. 

The ideal candidate will have prior experience working with the Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) program, including implementation within Agency environments. A significant understanding of the CDM Technical requirements, as well as testing the system's data flow processes. Ideally, the candidate should have experience with system testing and be comfortable with dynamic data flows. The candidate will be required to interface with federal employees and contractors to perform the necessary activities. 

The preferred candidate will possess the following capabilities:

• Thorough understanding of the CDM Technical Requirements and the CDM architecture between Layer A tools, Integration (Layer B), and the Agency Dashboard (Layer C). 
• Able to articulate how CDM Technical Requirements align to NIST guidance (e.g., NIST 800-53r5, NIST 800-37, NIST 800-13,7 and NISTIR 8011).
• Comfortable working with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proficient in translating technical blockers/risks to the impacts on the agency’s operations, policies, and risk posture.
• Driven ability to identify root cause issues that may not be apparent to other stakeholders. 

Required Experience and Education:

• 5+ years of Information Security Experience
• BS in Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, Engineering, related degree or an additional 3 to 5 years of relevant experience
• Must be a U.S. Citizen to obtain required clearance
• Experience supporting a CDM program
• Experience supporting an ISCM or Continuous Monitoring program
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical matters to a non-technical audience
• Expertise in working with Excel, including formulas and pivot tables, to analyze data
• General knowledge of industry security requirements, standards, and best practices.

Desired Experience:

• Experience managing the development of the CISA CDM program, especially regarding CDM data management and change management.
• At least one of the following professional certifications (SAFe, PMP, CISSP, CISM, CISA, CEH, or CAP).
• Previous experience with SIEM, BI, and GRC tools such as Splunk, Chronicle, Kibana, Elastic,  PowerBI, Archer, CSAM, and others
• Experience with some of the following: OS configuration, patch management tools (e.g. Tenable), network and device discovery tools (e.g,. Forescout, ServiceNow), Identity management (SailPoint)

Responsibilities 

• Analyzing output from Layer A, Layer B , and Layer C to support data normalization
• Document discrepancies and potential root cause analysis, which may include client organizational changes.
• Maintain and refine metrics to track progress with CDM data normalization and operational capabilities with the Agency.
• Support the development of agency policies needed to support new CDM capabilities not yet implemented.
• Monitor and track all client points of contact across the agency and user access requests.
• Propose possible solutions to technical or organizational challenges related to CDM.
• Advocate for client stakeholders as various CDM technical implementations and operations occur.
• Understand and communicate impacts to the client when CISA makes changes to the CDM dashboard, requirements, and data model.
• Proficient in data analysis leveraging analytic tools (e.g., SQL, advanced Excel capabilities) and researching additional ways to automate data analysis with a special focus on data quality
• Collaborating with the ISCM team to conduct data quality assessments of source data, data provided by the CDM System Integrator, and the CDM Dashboard
• Collaborate with the ISCM team to innovate new ways to report CDM performance.
• Continuously review and improve how the CDM Technical Requirements support Agency ISCM activities and vice versa.
• Support the creation of CDM-related communications for customer stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the customers ISSO to track required configuration settings for the CDM system components, primarily within Layer B.
• Collaborate with the ISCM team engineers to ensure the responsible parties patch vulnerability findings.
• Ensure all deliverables and communications developed are reported in accordance with the customer, CISA, and/or CDM technical requirements.

About Valiant Solutions

Valiant Solutions is a security-focused IT solutions provider with public clients nationwide. 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

The salary range for this position is a general guideline and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. It has been benchmarked in relation to the scope of the role, market rate, and internal equity. The salary for this role is expected to be in the $120,500 - $144,000 range. Where a candidate falls within the band can be determined based on one or more of the following: skillset, experience level, achievements, education, geographic location, security clearance, involvement in corporate tasks, and other non-discriminatory factors. In addition to the base salary, this role will include benefits as described below.  Valiant reserves the right to adjust the salary range, experience requirements, and position responsibilities at any time without prior notice. 

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, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or veteran status, in accordance with applicable 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.

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