Services Task Lead

Valiant Solutions is seeking a Services Task Lead to join our rapidly growing and innovative cybersecurity team!

The Task Lead drives the execution of enterprise IT and cybersecurity initiatives by developing strategies, overseeing detailed project planning, and keeping directorate operations running smoothly. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with a strong background in IT portfolio and project management.

Named one of the Best Places to Work in the Washington DC area for 12 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!

Required Clearance: TS/SCI Eligible

Location: Linthicum Heights, MD

Required Experience:

• TS/SCI clearance eligible.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• At least one year of experience, within the last three years, leading and supervising teams performing work in the following DoDI 8140.01 workforce elements: IT (Cyberspace), Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, and Data/AI.
• At least one year of experience, within the last five years, briefing a CIO and CISO on agency-wide planned, recommended, and directed actions to enable unity of effort and operational effectiveness.
• At least two years of experience, within the last seven years, overseeing personnel who receive, interpret, plan, brief, execute, and report on orders issued by the Commander of USCYBERCOM or a subordinate Commander; the National Manager for National Security Systems; or another authorized Commander with command authority over the customer’s CIO-managed systems and personnel.
• At least three years of experience, within the last ten years, leading and supervising teams in a Government and private networking and infrastructure environment (classified and unclassified) similar in scope and complexity to this task order.
• At least three years of experience, within the last ten years, building, operating, securing, defending, and extending LAN/WAN systems, including wireless components, firewalls, routing and switching, IPv6, VPN, cloud computing, virtualized servers, storage arrays, and other IT and data systems.
• At least five years of experience, within the last seven years, with unified communications, including the design, installation, maintenance, and administration of video teleconferencing (VTC) systems for multi-level classification environments (Unclassified, Secret, and TS/SCI).
• At least one year of experience, within the last three years, leading and supervising teams running a Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipeline that uses modern approaches, including containerization, micro-segmentation, and Infrastructure as Code.
• At least two years of experience, within the last five years, leading and supervising teams planning and executing the migration of legacy systems into multi-cloud and hybrid-cloud environments.
• At least two years of experience, within the last seven years, leading and supervising personnel developing and implementing data lakes and other parts of modern data strategies.

Responsibilities: 

• Serve as the primary point of contact for the customer’s Chief Information Officer (CIO).
• Drive the successful execution of enterprise IT and cybersecurity initiatives.
• Develop, maintain, and align all IT enterprise strategic initiatives, including portfolio and acquisition strategies and roadmaps. Keep every initiative synchronized with the customer’s mission and priorities, and adhere to all relevant cyber frameworks.
• Develop, maintain, and execute the enterprise IT architecture. Oversee the cloud computing strategy. Manage the enterprise data strategy in full alignment with the customer’s mission.
• Manage and govern enterprise portfolios. Establish and maintain well-defined portfolio structures, formalize all related processes, and put clear reporting and communication mechanisms in place.
• Direct the allocation of IT enterprise resources and manage program dependencies through data-driven analysis. Conduct cost-benefit analyses to inform build or buy decisions.

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
Wellness & Fitness Program
Valiant University – Online Education and Training Portal
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. 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.