Valiant Solutions is seeking a Cyber Security Analyst to join our growing team in RTP, NC. The team supports and sustains the client & cybersecurity program; provides cybersecurity management for operational performance and compliance for all networks, systems and applications, provides centralized management of Security Assessments (SA), ongoing assessments, new authorizations, purpose information security technical and administrative solutions, performs analysis to ensure security controls are consistently implemented, integrates new technology with information security standards, develops and executes plans for monitoring and assessing networks, systems and applications, supports sustainment of the Risk Management Framework (RMF), formally known as the Certification and Accrediting (C&A) process.   Valiant Solutions is a Cybersecurity company delivering cutting-edge security solutions to our Government clients specializing in Cloud Security, Security Engineering, and Federal GRC.  You'll find Valiant to be a supportive company that will back you with training and certifications, and you'll find plenty of challenges with our forward-looking client. Valiant Solutions is a rapidly growing small business that cares about its employees- we've been named one of the Best Places to Work in the DC area SEVEN years in a row! A highlight of our benefits is included below the job description.   Salary will be based on education and experience. All candidates must be United States Citizens with the ability to favorably pass a federal background investigation. This position is based in Raleigh, NC.   Job Duties: - Provide technical knowledge and analysis of highly specialized applications and operational environment. - Provide high-level functional systems analysis, design, integration, documentation and implementation advice on moderately complex problems relating to cybersecurity that require an appropriate level of knowledge of the subject matter for effective implementation. - Apply principles, methods and knowledge of cyber security to specific task order requirements, advanced principles and methods to difficult and/or narrowly defined technical problems in cybersecurity. - Assist other senior consultants with analysis and evaluation and with the preparation of recommendations for system improvements, optimization, development, and/or maintenance efforts in related domains. - Coordinate with appropriate stakeholders and system owners to ensure all NIST 800-53 controls are properly implemented and assessed during the steps of the ATO lifecycle - Direct experience working in governance, risk and compliance - Must be able to work in the RTP, NC area - there is no telework  Required Experience: Bachelor’s Degree  2+ years of cyber security work experience Strong background in RMF (Risk Management Framework) process   Desired Experience: CISSP and 4+ years of cyber security experience Experience with the XACTA tool is a big plus   About Valiant Solutions: Valiant Solutions is a security focused IT solutions provider with both public and private sector clients nationwide.  As named one of the fastest growing privately held companies by Inc5000 and Best Places to Work in the DC area by WBJ, Valiant Solutions provides its employees with great benefits and opportunities for advancement. At the same time, we understand that our employees need the right balance between professional growth and personal life. We are looking for individuals that are passionate about the mission they support and are committed to the customers they serve. 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 Wellness & Fitness Program 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   Equal Opportunity Employer: Valiant Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex/gender, pregnancy, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, 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.   Work Environment: Individual's primary workstation is located in an office area The noise level in this environment is low to moderate   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.  

Are you a seasoned security specialist with expertise in vulnerability management and compliance in both cloud and on-premise environments? Are you looking for a new challenge to expand your knowledge in security and help us advance our client’s security program, including container security? This might be the role for you! In this position as a Lead Vulnerability Management & Cloud / Container Security SME, you will be responsible for leading a small team to operate a vulnerability management and compliance program covering operating system web application, and container scanning. This role will see you working with a variety of technical and compliance teams across the organization. Strong communication and organizational skills are a must. This is a hands-on leadership role. You will actively work on the tools as a subject matter expert along with leading the team.    Valiant Solutions is a rapidly growing Cybersecurity company that cares about its employees- we've been named one of the Best Places to Work in the DC area SEVEN years in a row!    This position allows for 100% remote work. If you are located in the Washington DC, Fort Worth TX, Denver CO or Kansas City MO areas, you will be required to report onsite on a partial basis (2 days onsite/ 3 remote). Remote work necessitates a high-level 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 to their job duties during working hours, and maintain a schedule during normal business hours that overlaps with those of their coworkers and Valiant's   Responsibilities Include:   Vulnerability Management Program - Provide opportunities for proactive vulnerability management by reviewing enterprise risk through internal and external data sources - Coordinate with Threat Intelligence and Threat Hunt functions to establish and define agency specific risk and mitigation priorities - Enterprise Vulnerability and Risk sharing and coordination - Routine and targeted vulnerability communication and sharing activities - Explanation of problems, vulnerabilities, and risk to clients - Assist with Tenable.sc/io and Nessus Manager Enhancements, examples: - Advise on tool enhancements for: Design, configuration, and operation of Tenable - Assist in troubleshooting and resolution of technical issues - Configuration of vulnerability reports and dashboards (for VM program) - Assist with Web Application scanning program enhancements, examples: - Advise on tool enhancements for: Deploy and configure web application scan tools - Assist in troubleshooting and resolution of web application scan issues - Perform automated authenticated and unauthenticated scans - Planning and executing the continuous advancement of tools alongside operations - Recommending new solutions to the government - Researching enhancement opportunities Container and Cloud Security - Management, operation and enhancement of Container security tools not limited to Palo Alto Prisma (Twistlock) and Stackrox - Full operational support for Cloud and Container Security Tools - Design, configuration and operation of cloud & container security tools - Troubleshooting and resolution of technical issues - Continuous advancement of the configuration alongside operations - Increase enterprise enrollment / onboarding of systems into tools - Provide administrative support to users and resolution to issues - Tune policies, rules and alerts to match agency policies and established settings - Define new policies, rules and alerts to enhance security visibility - Coordinate with SOC and IR functions for resolution and tuning - Coordinate with Threat Intel and Hunt functions for reviews of enterprise risk - Coordinate with log and analysis teams to enhance data shipped to logging platform    Position Requirements:   10+ years of experience in Information Technology: The successful candidate will demonstrate deep technical knowledge in the management and configuration of operating systems, networks, and software. This experience will include in-depth knowledge of OS authentication mechanisms and permissions and a solid understanding of networking. Acceptable experience may be solely in a security context or in software development or systems engineering.   6+ years of experience in Vulnerability Management: The successful candidate will have at least six years of experience supporting a vulnerability management program for a large organization. This experience must have included the design and deployment of highly available vulnerability scanning solutions (including compliance scanning). This experience must also include the design, implementation, and configuration of Tenable Security Center, Tenable.io/sc.   The candidate must demonstrate depth of understanding of a variety of operating system and software vulnerabilities   8+ years of experience in Cybersecurity: The successful candidate must demonstrate broad security experience to perform in this position. The candidate’s security knowledge must include focus on vulnerabilities, risks, and security mechanisms that are common in today’s government systems. 2+ years of container security experience: The successful candidate will have designed, deployed, and operated a container security tool such as Twistlock, Stackrox, or Black Duck. The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of container technologies and understand the associated security challenges and how they can be mitigated.   Required qualifications:   - CISSP or CEH, an AWS associate level certification OR a professional level systems engineering certification e.g. RHCE - B.S. in Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, Engineering, related degree or an additional 3 years of experience   About Valiant Solutions: Valiant Solutions is a security-focused IT solutions provider with both public and private sector 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 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   Equal Opportunity Employer: Valiant Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex/gender, pregnancy, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, 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.   Work Environment: Individual's primary workstation is located in an office area The noise level in this environment is low to moderate   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.  

Valiant Solutions is seeking an ISCM Security Architect to join our growing team! Valiant Solutions is a Cybersecurity company delivering cutting-edge security solutions to our Government clients.  This is your chance to work with a wide range of technologies for a company that cares about its employees- Valiant has been named one of the Best Places to Work in the DC area SEVEN years in a row!  If you’ve got that ‘can-do’ attitude and possess the skills below, we’d love to talk to you about this exciting opportunity.   The candidate will have had prior experience working with a wide variety of technologies, be well versed in the current state of Information Security, and be able to interpret requirements of relevant governing bodies (NIST, OMB, GAO, etc). The candidate must have prior experience working with an ISCM or CDM Program, ideally acting as a Sr. Architect for a federal client. The candidate will be required to interface with federal employees and contractors to perform the required activities.   This position is based on the Washington DC area and allows for 100%  telecommute. Remote work necessitates a high-level 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 to their job duties during working hours, and maintain a schedule during normal business hours that overlaps with those of their coworkers and Valiant's   Responsibilities: - Designing and facilitating the implementation of the overall vision for the ISCM Program of our federal customer Developing continuous monitoring systems’ performance metrics and dashboards to ensure systems are compliant with the clients Program requirements - Collaborating with system owners, security officers, and IT staff to compile statistics for the performance of security control assessment planning and execution in compliance with client policies and procedures - Performing Gap analyses to identify technical and operational blockers that would impede the smooth delivery of ISCM capabilities and milestones - Facilitating stakeholder meetings - Reviewing deliverables to ensure they are submitted in compliance ISCM Program guidance - Collaborating with the key stakeholders and data owners to identify and agree upon a source of truth for FISMA system inventories and building ISCM Metrics which fully utilize this inventory - Assist the customer in developing and executing Corrective Action Plans to remediate ISCM related audit findings  - Providing direct support to the Security Engineering and Architecture Branch and ISCM Program Manager; support includes conducting research for data calls, drafting quarterly reports, and assisting with ad hoc tasks as requested   Experience: - 7+ years of Information Security Experience - 3+ years of experience managing the development of an ISCM, CDM or Continuous Monitoring program - At least one of the following professional certifications (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 - Strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to explain technical matters to a non-technical audience. - General knowledge of industry security requirements, standards, and best practices. - Experience with some of the following: SIEM tools, OS configuration, patch management tools, network and device discovery tools, identity management About Valiant Solutions: Valiant Solutions is a security-focused IT solutions provider with both public and private sector 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 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 Wellness & Fitness Program 401K Matching up to 4% Wellness & Fitness Program 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   Equal Opportunity Employer: Valiant Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex/gender, pregnancy, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, 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.   Work Environment: Individual's primary workstation is located in an office area The noise level in this environment is low to moderate   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.  

Valiant Solutions is seeking a Continuous Monitoring Architect and Lead to join our growing team supporting a large Government client in Washington DC. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated candidate to break ground on the implementation of a new Continuous Monitoring program that will incrementally mature with automation, supported by government security tools.   Salary is based on experience and education. All candidates must be US Citizens with the ability to pass a federal background check.     Valiant Solutions is a Cybersecurity company delivering cutting-edge security solutions to our Government clients specializing in Cloud Security, Security Engineering, and Federal GRC. This is your chance to work with a wide range of Security technologies supporting one of our security operations teams. You'll find Valiant to be a supportive company who will back you with training and certifications, and you'll find plenty of challenges with our forward-looking client. The Continuous Monitoring Architect and Lead will lead the development of a brand new Continuous Monitoring program to support Ongoing authorization for our client. This program should be more manual at first and will mature with automation, with a team being added to provide necessary support.The successful candidate will be responsible for documenting the Continuous Monitoring policy and procedure, and onboarding candidate systems to the new program. 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 SEVEN years in a row! A highlight of our benefits is included below the job description.   The successful candidate will have a solid understanding on the implementation of NIST controls, and the technical controls in particular, and a good understanding of security tools used to discover, scan, protect, and defend an organization’s network and systems. The candidate will have had prior experience working with a wide variety of technologies, be well versed in the current state of Information Security, and be able to interpret requirements of relevant governing bodies (NIST, OMB, GAO, etc). The candidate will be required to interface with federal employees and contractors to perform the required activities.  The ideal candidate will have prior experience performing similar work for a federal client, to include strategic planning, solution development, FISMA assessments, and a technical background.   Experience/Skills Requirements: - Bachelor’s Degree and 10+ years of technology experience is preferred - 8+ years of Information Security Experience - 8+ years of knowledge and practical understanding of NIST SP 800 series. - 3+ years experience supporting a Continuous Monitoring program, including program implementation or advancement performance - At least one of the following professional security certifications is required: CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, CAP, CEH. - Knowledge and experience working with enterprise security tools which support security programs and continuous monitoring e.g. scan tools, SIEMs, endpoint security products - Expert skills in assessment techniques and practices. - Excellent interpersonal, interviewing, analytical and problem solving skills to address variable situations. - General knowledge of industry security requirements, standards, and best practices. - Strong written and verbal communications skills with the ability to read and analyze data effectively to write cogent reports on assessment findings with sound recommendations. - Good human relations, communication, supervisory and time management skills.   About Valiant Solutions: Valiant Solutions is a security-focused IT solutions provider with both public and private sector 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 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 Wellness & Fitness Program 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   Equal Opportunity Employer: Valiant Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex/gender, pregnancy, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, 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.   Work Environment: Individual's primary workstation is located in an office area The noise level in this environment is low to moderate   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.  

Valiant Solutions is seeking a Cyber Defense Forensics Analyst Lead to join our growing team supporting a large Government client.  Valiant Solutions is a rapidly growing Cybersecurity company that cares about its employees- we've been named one of the Best Places to Work in the DC area SEVEN years in a row!    This position is based in Suitland, MD and may allow for partial telework. Remote work necessitates a high-level 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 to their job duties during working hours, and maintain a schedule during normal business hours that overlaps with those of their coworkers and Valiant's   All candidates must  be US Citizens with a Bachelor's Degree in Computer science, cybersecurity, information technology, software engineering, information systems, computer engineering.   Education and Clearance Requirements: - Active TS/SCI - 5+ years of relevant experience  - Bachelor's Degree in Computer science, cybersecurity, information technology, software engineering, information systems, computer engineering.   Responsibilities - Conduct analysis of log files, evidence, and other information to determine best methods for identifying the perpetrator(s) of a network intrusion. - Confirm what is known about an intrusion and discover new information, if possible, after identifying intrusion via dynamic analysis. - Create a forensically sound duplicate of the evidence (i.e., forensic image) that ensures the original evidence is not unintentionally modified, to use for data recovery and analysis processes. This includes, but is not limited to, hard drives, floppy diskettes, CDs, PDAs, mobile phones, GPS, and all tape formats. - Decrypt seized data using technical means. - Provide technical summary of findings in accordance with established reporting procedures. - Ensure that chain of custody is followed for all digital media acquired in accordance with the Federal Rules of Evidence. - Examine recovered data for information of relevance to the issue at hand. - Identify digital evidence for examination and analysis in such a way as to avoid unintentional alteration. - Perform dynamic analysis to boot an “image” of a drive (without necessarily having the original drive) to see the intrusion as the user may have seen it, in a native environment. - Perform file signature analysis. - Perform hash comparison against established database. - Perform real-time forensic analysis (e.g., using Helix in conjunction with LiveView). - Perform timeline analysis. - Perform real-time cyber defense incident handling (e.g., forensic collections, intrusion correlation and tracking, threat analysis, and direct system remediation) tasks to support deployable Incident Response Teams (IRTs). - Perform static media analysis. - Perform tier 1, 2, and 3 malware analysis. - Prepare digital media for imaging by ensuring data integrity (e.g., write blockers in accordance with standard operating procedures). - Provide technical assistance on digital evidence matters to appropriate personnel. - Recognize and accurately report forensic artifacts indicative of a particular operating system. - Extract data using data carving techniques (e.g., Forensic Tool Kit [FTK], Foremost). - Capture and analyze network traffic associated with malicious activities using network monitoring tools. - Use specialized equipment and techniques to catalog, document, extract, collect, package, and preserve digital evidence. - Conduct cursory binary analysis. - Serve as technical expert and liaison to law enforcement personnel and explain incident details as required. - Perform virus scanning on digital media and file system forensic analysis. - Perform static analysis to mount an "image" of a drive (without necessarily having the original drive). - Perform static malware analysis. - Utilize deployable forensics toolkit to support operations as necessary. - Coordinate with intelligence analysts to correlate threat assessment data.  - Process image with appropriate tools depending on analyst’s goals. - Perform Windows registry analysis.  - Perform file and registry monitoring on the running system after identifying intrusion via dynamic analysis.  - Enter media information into tracking database (e.g., Product Tracker Tool) for digital media that has been acquired.  - Correlate incident data and perform cyber defense reporting.  - Maintain deployable cyber defense toolkit (e.g., specialized cyber defense software/hardware) to support Incident Response Team mission. - Collect and analyze intrusion artifacts (e.g., source code, malware, and system configuration) and use discovered data to enable mitigation of potential cyber defense incidents within the enterprise. - Review forensic images and other data sources (e.g., volatile data) for recovery of potentially relevant information. - Write and publish cyber defense recommendations, reports, and white papers on incident findings to appropriate constituencies.   Skills: - Decrypt digital data collections. - Conduct forensic analyses in and for both Windows and Unix/Linux environments. - Developing, testing, and implementing network infrastructure contingency and recovery plans. - Preserving evidence integrity according to standard operating procedures or national standards. - Analyzing memory dumps to extract information. - Identifying and extracting data of forensic interest in diverse media (i.e., media forensics). - Identifying, modifying, and manipulating applicable system components within Windows, Unix, or Linux (e.g., passwords, user accounts, files). - Collecting, processing, packaging, transporting, and storing electronic evidence to avoid alteration, loss, physical damage, or destruction of data. - Setting up a forensic workstation. - Using forensic tool suites (e.g., EnCase, Sleuthkit, FTK). - Using virtual machines. (e.g., Microsoft Hyper-V, VMWare vSphere, Citrix XenDesktop/Server, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, etc.). - Physically disassembling PCs. - Conducting forensic analyses in multiple operating system environments (e.g., mobile device systems). - Deep analysis of captured malicious code (e.g., malware forensics). - Using binary analysis tools (e.g., Hexedit, command code xxd, hexdump). - One-way hash functions (e.g., Secure Hash Algorithm [SHA], Message Digest Algorithm [MD5]). - Analyzing anomalous code as malicious or benign. - Analyzing volatile data. - Identifying obfuscation techniques. - Interpreting results of debugger to ascertain tactics, techniques, and procedures. - Analyzing malware. - Conducting bit-level analysis. - Processing digital evidence, to include protecting and making legally sound copies of evidence. - Performing packet-level analysis. About Valiant Solutions: Valiant Solutions is a security-focused IT solutions provider with both public and private sector 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 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   Equal Opportunity Employer: Valiant Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex/gender, pregnancy, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, 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.   Work Environment: Individual's primary workstation is located in an office area The noise level in this environment is low to moderate   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.  

Valiant Solutions is seeking a SOC Chiefto join our growing team supporting a large Government client.  Valiant Solutions is a rapidly growing Cybersecurity company that cares about its employees- we've been named one of the Best Places to Work in the DC area SEVEN years in a row!    This position is based in Suitland, MD and may allow for partial telework. Remote work necessitates a high-level 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 to their job duties during working hours, and maintain a schedule during normal business hours that overlaps with those of their coworkers and Valiant's   Requirements: - Active TS/SCI - Bachelor's Degree in Computer science, cybersecurity, information technology, software engineering, information systems, computer engineering. - 7 Years of relevant experience including experience as an Incident Commander   Responsibilities - Develop content for cyber defense tools. - Characterize and analyze network traffic to identify anomalous activity and potential threats to network resources. - Coordinate with enterprise-wide cyber defense staff to validate network alerts. - Ensure that cybersecurity-enabled products or other compensating security control technologies reduce identified risk to an acceptable level. - Document and escalate incidents (including event’s history, status, and potential impact for further action) that may cause ongoing and immediate impact to the environment. - Perform cyber defense trend analysis and reporting. - Perform event correlation using information gathered from a variety of sources within the enterprise to gain situational awareness and determine the effectiveness of an observed attack. - Perform security reviews and identify security gaps in security architecture resulting in recommendations for inclusion in the risk mitigation strategy. - Plan and recommend modifications or adjustments based on exercise results or system environment. - Provide daily summary reports of network events and activity relevant to cyber defense practices. - Receive and analyze network alerts from various sources within the enterprise and determine possible causes of such alerts. - Provide timely detection, identification, and alerting of possible attacks/intrusions, anomalous activities, and misuse activities and distinguish these incidents and events from benign activities. - Use cyber defense tools for continual monitoring and analysis of system activity to identify malicious activity. - Analyze identified malicious activity to determine weaknesses exploited, exploitation methods, effects on system and information. - Determine tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) for intrusion sets. - Examine network topologies to understand data flows through the network. - Recommend computing environment vulnerability corrections. - Identify and analyze anomalies in network traffic using metadata. - Conduct research, analysis, and correlation across a wide variety of all source data sets (indications and warnings). - Validate intrusion detection system (IDS) alerts against network traffic using packet analysis tools. - Isolate and remove malware. - Identify applications and operating systems of a network device based on network traffic. - Reconstruct a malicious attack or activity based off network traffic. - Identify network mapping and operating system (OS) fingerprinting activities. - Assist in the construction of signatures which can be implemented on cyber defense network tools in response to new or observed threats within the network environment or enclave. - Notify designated managers, cyber incident responders, and cybersecurity service provider team members of suspected cyber incidents and articulate the event's history, status, and potential impact for further action in accordance with the organization's cyber incident response plan. - Analyze and report organizational security posture trends. - Analyze and report system security posture trends. - Assess adequate access controls based on principles of least privilege and need-to-know. - Monitor external data sources (e.g., cyber defense vendor sites, Computer Emergency Response Teams, Security Focus) to maintain currency of cyber defense threat condition and determine which security issues may have an impact on the enterprise. - Assess and monitor cybersecurity related to system implementation and testing practices. - Provides cybersecurity recommendations to leadership based on significant threats and vulnerabilities. - Work with stakeholders to resolve computer security incidents and vulnerability compliance. - Provide advice and input for Disaster Recovery, Contingency, and Continuity of Operations Plans.   Skills: - Developing and deploying signatures. - Detecting host and network based intrusions via intrusion detection technologies (e.g., Snort). - Determining how a security system should work (including its resilience and dependability capabilities) and how changes in conditions, operations, or the environment will affect these outcomes. - Evaluating the adequacy of security designs. - Using incident handling methodologies and protocol analyzers. - Collecting data from a variety of cyber defense resources. - Recognizing and categorizing types of vulnerabilities and associated attacks. - Reading and interpreting signatures (e.g., snort). - Assessing security controls based on cybersecurity principles and tenets. (e.g., CIS CSC, NIST SP 800-53, Cybersecurity Framework, etc.). - Performing packet-level analysis. - Recognizing vulnerabilities in security systems. (e.g., vulnerability and compliance scanning). - Conducting trend analysis. - Appling cybersecurity and privacy principles to organizational requirements (relevant to confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, non-repudiation). - Using cyber defense Service Provider reporting structure and processes within one’s own organization. - Analyze malware. - Conduct vulnerability scans and recognize vulnerabilities in security systems. - Accurately and completely source all data used in intelligence, assessment and/or planning products. - Apply cybersecurity and privacy principles to organizational requirements (relevant to confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, non-repudiation). - Apply techniques for detecting host and network-based intrusions using intrusion detection technologies. - Interpret the information collected by network tools (e.g. Nslookup, Ping, and Traceroute).   Additional Knowledge: - Computer networking concepts and protocols, and network security methodologies. - Risk management processes (e.g., methods for assessing and mitigating risk). - Laws, regulations, policies, and ethics as they relate to cybersecurity and privacy. - Cybersecurity and privacy principles. - Cyber threats and vulnerabilities. - Specific operational impacts of cybersecurity lapses. - Authentication, authorization, and access control methods. - Cyber defense and vulnerability assessment tools and their capabilities. - Computer algorithms. - Encryption algorithms - Cryptography and cryptographic key management concepts - Database systems. - Host/network access control mechanisms (e.g., access control list, capabilities lists). - Vulnerability information dissemination sources (e.g., alerts, advisories, errata, and bulletins). - Incident response and handling methodologies. - Cybersecurity and privacy principles and organizational requirements (relevant to confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, non-repudiation). - Intrusion detection methodologies and techniques for detecting host and network-based intrusions.   About Valiant Solutions: Valiant Solutions is a security-focused IT solutions provider with both public and private sector 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 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   Equal Opportunity Employer: Valiant Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex/gender, pregnancy, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, 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.   Work Environment: Individual's primary workstation is located in an office area The noise level in this environment is low to moderate   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.  

Valiant Solutions is seeking a Senior Security Controls Assessor with an Active Top Secret to join our growing team supporting a large government agency in Washington, DC!    Valiant Solutions is a Cybersecurity company delivering cutting-edge security solutions to our Government clients specializing in Cloud Security, Security Engineering, and Federal GRC.  You'll find Valiant to be a supportive company that will back you with training and certifications, and you'll find plenty of challenges with our forward-looking client. Valiant Solutions is a rapidly growing small business that cares about its employees- we've been named one of the Best Places to Work in the DC area SEVEN years in a row! A highlight of our benefits is included below the job description.   Salary is based on experience and education. All candidates must be US Citizens with an Active Top Secret Clearance.  Position will require up to 25% (Conus) Travel.    Responsibilities:  - Maintain a comprehensive understanding of NIST SP 800-37, NIST SP 800-53/53A, etc. and serve as a SME.  - Maintain a comprehensive understanding of Cyber Policy and Process and serve as a SME.  - Thoroughly evaluate GSS, NSS, and ICS Boundaries for compliance with Risk Management Framework (RMF) and NIST SP 800-53/A Rev. 5 security controls through stakeholder interviews, security artifact review, technical review, etc.  - Draft comprehensive security assessments reports outlining status, key findings, observations, impact, etc. as noted during an assessment. Provide comprehensive, clear, and concise assessment out briefs / presentations to key stakeholders and Executive Leadership.  - Works independently, with minimal oversight, from the team lead. Qualifications: - Must have an Active Top Secret Clearance. - Bachelor's Degree and 10+ years of IT experience required. - Demonstrated experience leading and managing assessments with the ability to multi-task, prioritize and work towards strict deadlines. - Expert skills in assessment techniques and practices - Experience performing manual assessments; conducting interviews - Have detailed knowledge of NIST Policies and FISMA Compliance. - Possess strong written and oral communication skills to support customers, internal stakeholders, peers, and executives. - Ability to communicate, both written and orally, to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. - Ability to work independantly, with minimal oversight from the team lead   About Valiant Solutions: Valiant Solutions is a security-focused IT solutions provider with both public and private sector 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 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 Wellness & Fitness Program 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   Equal Opportunity Employer: Valiant Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex/gender, pregnancy, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, 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.   Work Environment: Individual's primary workstation is located in an office area The noise level in this environment is low to moderate   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.  

Valiant Solutions is seeking a Top Secret Cleared Cybersecurity Project Manager and SOC Manager to join our growing team supporting a large federal client in Washington DC. The ideal candidate will have experience as a successful Project Manager, developing a SOC and Threat Intelligence program, leading a team of SOC, Forensic and Threat Analysts, development and solid knowledge of SOC procedures.   Valiant Solutions is a Cybersecurity company delivering cutting-edge security solutions to our Government clients.  This is your chance to work with a wide range of technologies for a company that cares about its employees- Valiant has been named one of the Best Places to Work in the DC area SEVEN years in a row!  If you are interested in learning more about Valiant and this opportunity, we invite you to apply now!    Position Description:  As a SOC Manager you will manage and provide guidance to the SOC team, maintain SOC personnel shift schedules, and manage and increase the effectiveness and efficiency of the SOC.  In addition, you will lead the development of incident response plans and SOPs, creation of customer reports, and management of the identification, triage, and response of security events.    Responsibilities: - The Cybersecurity Project Manager and SOC Manager will ensure projects and enhancements meet all requirements to ensure the projects are completed within schedule, cost, and performance - Monitor each project providing timely project assessment, per the Contract Service.   - Participate in routine and periodic status meetings with key customer personnel, at times on short notice, to convey current status and risks are presented - Provide Project management support following industry standards, frameworks, methodologies to perform a variety of project management functions such as; project management plans, work breakdown structure/schedules, risk mitigation plans and project timelines. - Ensure Service Level Agreements (SLAs), of projects progress, risks, issues, and proposed resolutions - Perform review and validation of all deliverables for SOC, IR, Threat Intelligence, Threat Hunting and other customer assigned activities - Develop policies, instruction, standards, and procedures around security operation functions - Provide Metrics and Artifacts supporting audit activities - Provide oversight, direction, scheduling and monitoring of on-site staff within the SOC - Ensure the watch floor is properly staffed 24x7x365 and that shifts remain staffed when personnel are on leave, sick, or on official travel. - Brief Department executives about current issues, events, and pertinent information. - SOC Lead will ensure the 7:30 am Executive brief is prepared by 7:00 am for review and corrections (if necessary). - Analyze incident reporting and follow up with reporting sites to ensure a complete picture of the incident is available. - Ensure timely and accurate reporting to US-CERT, OIG, and Mission Assurance - Keep federal leadership appraised of any incidents that could receive additional attention from leadership. - Responsible for team management, personnel scheduling, overall use of resources and initiation of corrective action where required for Security Operations Center. - Management, administration & maintenance of security devices within scope - Perform threat management, threat modeling, identify threat vectors and develop use cases for security monitoring. - Provide oversight of use and implementation (shall be a power user): Splunk, Varonis, SECOPS RSA Archer, Microsoft Advanced Threat Protection (ATP), Microsoft Exchange Online Protection, Netwitness, PaloAlto, Redseal, Trend Micro antivirus solutions, Webinspect, Wireshark, Tenable and ForeScout, (MSS) tools (e.g. LookingGlass, FireEye and InfoBlox)   Qualifications: - Active Top Secret clearance is required - 3+ years experience as a SOC lead, managing a team of analysts, Information Security / Cybersecurity - 4+ years experience as a project manager - Knowledge of cyber threat and/or intelligence analysis - Knowledge of cyber vulnerability management practices - CISSP is required and PMP is preferred - Bachelor of Science from accredited institution - Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, to communicate with department executives - Knowledge of and experience with standard network logging formats, network management systems and network security monitoring systems, security information and event management, network packet analysis tools and forensic analysis tools - Solid understanding of cyber security and be able to analyze incident reporting and follow up with reporting sites - Strong knowledge of incident management, problem management and change management best practices - Understand and improve/revise escalation procedures - Expertise with industry standard frameworks (ISO, NIST, PCI) - Knowledge of: Splunk, Varonis, SECOPS RSA Archer, Microsoft Advanced Threat Protection (ATP), Microsoft Exchange Online Protection, Netwitness, PaloAlto, Redseal, Trend Micro antivirus solutions, Webinspect, Wireshark, Tenable and ForeScout, (MSS) tools (e.g. LookingGlass, FireEye and InfoBlox)   About Valiant Solutions: Valiant Solutions is a security-focused IT solutions provider with both public and private sector 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 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 Wellness & Fitness Program 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   Equal Opportunity Employer: Valiant Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex/gender, pregnancy, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, 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.   Work Environment: Individual's primary workstation is located in an office area The noise level in this environment is low to moderate   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.  

Valiant Solutions is seeking a Program Manager specifically skilled in cybersecurity Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) as an innovative thought leader to join our rapidly growing team. Valiant Solutions is a Cybersecurity company delivering cutting-edge security solutions to our Government clients.  This is your chance to work with a wide range of technologies for a company that cares about its employees- Valiant has been named one of the Best Places to Work in the DC area SEVEN years in a row!  If you’ve got that ‘can-do’ attitude and possess the skills below, we’d love to talk to you about this exciting opportunity.   As the Program Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day oversight of contractor personnel and Task Order performance for our client. You will be responsible for the hands-on technical management of the full engagement, supporting the evolution of the client’s program. You will take an active role in Valiant’s Knowledge Centers and grow professional expertise in emerging Cybersecurity tools and techniques. You will create and mentor others in the creation of content for whitepapers, briefing materials, and proposals, and analyze and define technology requirements for information protection. As Program Manager, you should be able to execute with limited direction, anticipate customer needs and proactively supports those needs, and be responsible for all project deliverables.  The ideal candidate will have prior experience working with a wide variety of technologies, be well versed in the current state of Information Security, and be able to interpret the requirements of relevant governing bodies. The program manager will be required to interface with federal employees and contractors to perform the required activities.   Responsibilities: - Responsible for program delivery, profit & loss, and direct supervision of staff. - Develop and Refine Performance Management Metrics in accordance with Program Goals and Deliverable requirements sessions - Ensure project-defined deliverables are provided on time, have been quality reviewed (e.g. Roadmap, Project Charter, Security Architecture Engineering Updates, Standard Operating Procedures, Project Schedules) - Ensure delivery on Program and Project deliverables (e.g. Weekly Team and Project Status Reporting, Timesheet Review, Performance Management Metric Analysis) - Provide presentations and develops demonstrations in coordination for reporting in support of the program - Lead the development and maintenance of security documentation such as the System Security Plan, Privacy Impact Assessment, Configuration Management Plan, Contingency Plan, Contingency Plan Test Report, POA&M, annual FISMA assessment, and incident reports. - Perform operations management and project management for a variety of information technology deliverables in support of all 5 tasks of the program. - Strategic planning and solution development, both technical and business - Establish project schedules and plans with Government Stakeholders - Track and provide performance management evaluations against Project Plans  - Provide technical support for all team task areas (e.g. systems engineering and integration, service design and delivery) - Facilitate requirements and data gathering Experience: - PMP and CISSP Certifications required.  CISM certification preferred - Bachelor’s Degree in an Information Technology related field required - 10+ years of Information Technology Experience supporting a large Government Agency - 7+ years of demonstrated experience leading and managing projects with the ability to multitask, prioritize, and work towards strict deadlines - Understanding of the security concepts that underpin elements of regulatory compliance (for example the concepts that drive the NIST Guidelines, FedRAMP, and FISMA requirements). - Experience leading Agile Scrums and managing schedules - Ability to define and manage reporting and measurement systems for IT Security. - Experience performing A&A and Risk Management - Technical experience and security exposure with core technologies, including Cloud, Digital, Data Protection, Application Security, Event Management, CDM - Domain expertise and implantation experience providing best practices and recommendation to support resolution of project challenges, both business and technical - Proven experience leading and executing executive presentations, demonstrations, and reporting - Ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders - Excellent interpersonal, interviewing, analytical and problem-solving skills to address variable situations - Excellent written and verbal communications skills with the ability to read and analyze data effectively to write cogent reports - Strong human relations, communication, supervisory and time management skills   About Valiant Solutions: Valiant Solutions is a security-focused IT solutions provider with both public and private sector 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 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 Wellness & Fitness Program 401K Matching up to 4% Wellness & Fitness Program 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   Equal Opportunity Employer: Valiant Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex/gender, pregnancy, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, 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.   Work Environment: Individual's primary workstation is located in an office area The noise level in this environment is low to moderate   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.  

Valiant Solutions is seeking multiple Incident Response/ Tier 2 SOC Engineers to join our rapidly growing team in Washington DC.   Candidates will join a fast-paced and creative team of incident response engineers, threat hunters, and forensic analysts focusing on the identification, interrogation, exploitation, and reporting of incidents for the enterprise. The incident analysis will be end-to-end including the network, underlying servers and infrastructure (physical and virtual) as well as the application and cloud.  Valiant Solutions is a rapidly growing small business that cares about its employees- we've been named one of the Best Places to Work in the DC area SEVEN years in a row!    Position Description: As a Tier 2 SOC Incident Responder you and team will be responsible for manning a 24x7x365 coordination center and responding to escalated alerts, notification, communications and providing incident response activities such as tracking the incident, communication with stakeholders, remediation and recovery actions and reporting.  Ensure reports are properly entered into the incident tracking system and will coordinate with the reporting entity to gain full understanding of the event and details.  Expected to have knowledge of cybersecurity incidents, anomaly analysis, log analysis, digital forensics, common threat vectors and be able to comprehend reports and determine what additional action and response activities may be required to resolve an incident. Follow established SOP’s, policies and other procedures for escalation and notification of Federal Leadership and reporting. The ideal candidate must have a strong understanding of Splunk SIEM and supporting forensic tools.   SOC Shifts: Sunday - Wednesday 6am - 4pm Wednesday - Saturday 6am - 4pm   Responsibilities: - Perform incident response analysis uncovering attack vectors involving a variety, malware, data exposure, and phishing and social engineering methods.    - Participate in the remediation of incidents and responses that are generated from live threats against the enterprise.   - Recording and reporting all incidents per Federal policy, department policy and legislation. - Creating and tracking network incidents and investigations through completion - Serve as a point person for Incident Management; providing coordination and assignment of activity for all entities party to incident response event - Monitor security events received through alerts from SIEM or other security tools - Revise alerts escalated by end users - Carry out Level 2 triage of incoming Incidents (initial IR assessment of the priority of the event, initial determination of incident nature to determine risk and damage or appropriate routing of security or privacy data request) - Maintain assigned ticket queue - As needed, serve as the incident response event point person and liaison to enterprise teams, responding to crisis or urgent situations aimed at mitigating, preparing for, responding to, and recovery systems.  Will also coordinate resources, activities and timelines during security incidents to ensure a unified structured response to incidents (I.e. data breaches, ransomware events, etc.) - Review and recommend technical, process, and physical controls to counteract damage from breach events - Supports/develops reports during and after incidents, which include all actions taken to properly mitigate, recover and return operations to normal operations - Support forensic investigators and application security analysts in reactive and proactive Threat Hunting engagements, performing endpoint, network, and log analysis    Qualifications: - 5+ years of relevant work experience - US Citizenship and must be able to pass background investigation - One of the following certifications is strongly preferred: CISSP, GCIH, GCIA, GCED - Demonstrate proficiency in the Incident Response Process as well as the performance of threat hunting and SOC operations.  - IDS monitoring and analysis, analyze network traffic, log analysis, prioritize and differentiate between potential intrusion attempts and false alarms - Good understanding of system log information and what it means, where to collect specific data/attributes as necessitated per Incident Event (host, network, cloud, etc) - Strong understanding of enterprise networking (host based firewalls, anti-malware, hids, IDS/IPS, proxy, WAF), Windows and Unix/Linux systems’ operations, TCP / IP protocols, experience providing analysis and trending of security log data - Experience creating and tracking investigations to resolution - Experience with vulnerability scanning tools such as Tenable Nessus, Tenable.IO, Tenable.SC, QualysGuard, etc - Experience with Endpoint security solutions, but not limited to: FireEye Solutions, Antivirus Solutions, EDR Tools - Advisory experience in compliance or regulatory frameworks (I.e. FISMA, PCI, GDPR, NIST, ISO) - Solid understanding of application, database, authentication, and network security principles; able to demonstrate: how network services and protocols interact to provide communications, evidence recovery techniques, log data analytics, Incident categories, IR event handling methodologies, intrusion detection systems, network protocol and packet analysis - Understanding of system and application security, systems and network administration and operating system hardening techniques - General cyber-attack stages, profiling techniques and techniques for detecting host and network-based intrusions - Knowledge of evidence recovery techniques, preservation of evidence integrity, and collection of forensically sound collection of images, logs, and other critical components in order to discern possible mitigation/remediation of systems - Ability to perform or direct malware analysis, Threat Hunting, incident response - Understanding of Computer Network Defense (CND) policies, procedures, and regulations - Ability to convey complex technical security concepts to technical and non-technical audiences during crisis situations, I.e. executive or board level presentations - Ability to work with or support senior business leaders to understand business objectives/functions, identify risk factors, and communicate effective mitigation strategies - Excellent organizational, verbal, presentation/facilitation, and written communication skills - All candidates must have US work authorization with the ability to pass Federal background and credit checks.  - Experience composing security alert notifications - Ability concisely communicate events of a technical nature incident responders to assist in the investigation and resolve computer security incidents - Very strong spoken and written communication and organizational skills   About Valiant Solutions: Valiant Solutions is a security-focused IT solutions provider with both public and private sector 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 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 Wellness & Fitness Program 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   Equal Opportunity Employer: Valiant Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex/gender, pregnancy, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, 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.   Work Environment: Individual's primary workstation is located in an office area The noise level in this environment is low to moderate   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.  

Valiant Solutions is seeking two Cyber Threat Intelligence Analysts to join our growing team supporting a large Government Agency in Washington DC.   Valiant Solutions is a Cybersecurity company delivering cutting-edge security solutions to our Government clients specializing in Cloud Security, Security Engineering, and Federal GRC.  This is your chance to work with a wide range of technologies for a company that cares about its employees - Valiant has been named one of the Best Places to Work in the DC area SEVEN years in a row! We offer an excellent benefits package (see highlights below) and opportunities for advancement. If you are interested in learning more about Valiant and this opportunity, we invite you to apply now!       Job Description This position serves as a Cyber Threat and Intelligence Analyst in support of a major federal client. This organization provides services that analyze and produce enhanced cyber security and threat intelligence information to include threats and potential threats to the customer’s personnel, information, and information systems; provides timely and relevant intelligence to assist with mitigating cyber threats confronting the Department; supports evaluation, implementation, and operations of tools/technologies used in advanced analysis; support and develop the Cyber Insider Threat Program. Responsible for the delivery of written and oral briefings to stakeholders and community partners across the Foreign Affairs community   Responsibilities - The Cyber Threat and Intelligence Analyst will support the customer’s overall cyber threat analysis efforts.  - Researches, analyzes, and writes documents such as cybersecurity intelligence bulletins, alerts, and briefings for all levels of stakeholders from Tier 1-3 SOC, security engineering and executives - Ensures documentation is accurate, complete, meets editorial and government specifications, and adheres to standards for quality, graphics, coverage, format, and style.  - Ensures content is developed in an appropriate style for the intended audience to include presentations, bulletins, white papers, memos, policies, briefings, and other products.  - Acquires subject knowledge by collaborating with analysts and engineers. - Assists in coordinating projects from the planning stage, provides additional or missing materials, and edits for content format, flow, and integrity. -  Researches topics and collaborate stakeholders to understand communication product requirements; analyzes business problems and helps prescribe communication solutions. - Deep understanding of Cyber Threat TTPs, Threat Hunt and the application of the Mitre Attack framework - Perform Cyber Threat Assessment and Remediation Analysis - Processing, organizing and analyzing incident indicators retrieved from the client environment and correlating said indicators to various intelligence data - Assisting in the coordination with internal teams as well as in the creation of engagement deliverables for a multitude of activities including but not limited to: Insider Threat, Rule of Engagement (ROE), Threat Hunting, After Action Reports, and other artifacts to support testing, monitoring and protecting the enterprise - Investigate network and host detection and monitoring systems to advise engagement processes - Develop core threat intelligence capability and subject matter expertise - Develop and Execute bash and python scripts to process discrete log files and extract specific incident indicators; develop tools to aid in Tier 1 and Tier 2 functions   Qualifications / Required Skills - 3-5 years of experience in cyber threat intelligence, cyber technical analysis, threat hunting, threat attribution assessment with increasing responsibilities. - 1-4 years experience in a technical capacity; preferably in a role related to any of the following disciplines: security operations, network monitoring or analysis, intrusion or anomaly detection - One of the following certifications is required: CISSP,  GIAC Certified Incident Handler, OSCP, or other cybersecurity certification of equal level - Strong understanding of malware analysis, advanced persistent threat, infection vectors and defense strategies. - Experience with and knowledge of cyber threat and/or intelligence analysis. - Expert written and oral communication skills to include experience with executive-level presentations.  - Knowledge of and experience with standard network logging formats, network management systems and network security monitoring systems, security information and event management, network packet analysis tools and forensic analysis tools. - Knowledge of and experience with web proxy, firewalls, IPS, IDS, mail content scanning appliances, enterprise AntiVirus solutions, Network Analyzers, and domain name servers desired - Demonstrated knowledge in one or more of the following areas: network security principles, host based security principles, network and system administration, forensic analysis principles - Advanced user of: Splunk, Varonis, SECOPS RSA Archer, Microsoft Advanced Threat Protection (ATP), Microsoft Exchange Online Protection, Netwitness, PaloAlto, Redseal, Trend Micro anti-virus solutions, Webinspect, Wireshark, Tenable and ForeScout, (MSS) tools (e.g. LookingGlass, FireEye and InfoBlox) - Knowledge related to the current state of cyber international relations, adversary tactics, and trends.  - Ability to work quickly, and a willingness to complete ad hoc, time sensitive assignments. - Demonstrated oral and written communications skills, ability to document technical analysis and articulate outcomes to non-technical audiences - Good working knowledge of cyber threat intelligence analysis - Strong analytical skills and the ability to effectively research, write, communicate and brief to varying levels of audiences to include at the executive level - Previous experience managing cross functional and interdisciplinary project teams to achieve tactical and strategic objectives.   About Valiant Solutions: Valiant Solutions is a security-focused IT solutions provider with both public and private sector 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 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 Wellness & Fitness Program 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   Equal Opportunity Employer: Valiant Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex/gender, pregnancy, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, 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.   Work Environment: Individual's primary workstation is located in an office area The noise level in this environment is low to moderate   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.  

Valiant Solutions is seeking a Digital Forensics / Reverse Malware Engineer to join our growing team supporting a large Government Agency in Washington DC.   Valiant Solutions is a Cybersecurity company delivering cutting-edge security solutions to our Government clients specializing in Cloud Security, Security Engineering, and Federal GRC.  This is your chance to work with a wide range of technologies for a company that cares about its employees - Valiant has been named one of the Best Places to Work in the DC area SEVEN years in a row! We offer an excellent benefits package (see highlights below) and opportunities for advancement. If you are interested in learning more about Valiant and this opportunity, we invite you to apply now!     Job Description This is your opportunity to join a busy Security Engineering team delivering cutting-edge solutions to a fantastic Government client.  Specialized experience in incident response, management of the APT, forensic analysis, malware analysis and reverse engineering and handling of evidentiary data is key for this challenging and rewarding role.  This role will be responsible for all activity related to incident response and management, forensic analysis and other emerging enterprise-wide IT challenges.   The Forensics / Malware SME shall be responsible for all activity related to incident response and management, forensic analysis and other emerging enterprise-wide IT challenges.   Responsibilities - Provide Incident Management support, including guidance and expertise to the Incident Response Team and SOC components - Development of policies, instruction, standards and procedures around security functions - Develops, Maintains and Optimizes malware analysis laboratory environment - Maintains digital evidence Chain of Custody for forensic activity, in accordance with policy, industry standards and law - Perform forensic analysis on a variety of network, host, digital media and operating systems/environments such as but not limited to: Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Windows Mobile, Linux/Unix, Mainframe and cloud computing platforms (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS) - Prepare detailed written technical reports covering methodology applied to forensic investigation, findings and recommendations for further action - Provide SME technical analysis for Incident response and Forensics for Incident / Breach / and Compromise Activities.  Including but not limited to: malware detection, lateral movement, data collection and exfiltration detection - Provide a complete response to all DFIR tasks   Qualifications / Required Skills: - US Citizenship and the ability to be cleared for as high as a Top Secret clearance - Bachelors or greater in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Systems Engineering is strongly preferred. - CISSP or equivalent level security certification required - 5+ years of specialized experience in incident response, management of the APT, forensic analysis, and handling of evidentiary data with the most recent experience in the past three years. - Experience in incident management, response, and forensics in cloud environments including by not limited Amazon Web Services (AWS), MS Azure, GCP, IBM Cloud Services. - Experience in malware reverse engineering and root cause analysis. - Experience in Incident Identification, Detection, Analysis, and Forensics at the host, network, and cloud layers. - Extensive knowledge of web application security, secure coding and source code reviews (Python, Java, C, C++, .NET, APEX, RoR, etc,), cloud security, virtualization security, Building/Physical Security, and MS Network architecture and design. Not all are required. - Possess in depth knowledge of Windows, Linux and Unix/Solaris operating systems. - Experience with Incident Response methodology in investigations, and the groups behind targeted attacks and tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs). - Knowledge of data science and interpretation of digital evidence. - Knowledge of criminal legislation impacting digital evidence. - Knowledge of data protection legislation and the rules governing personally identifiable information (PII - Advanced user of one or more of the following: Splunk, Varonis, SECOPS RSA Archer, Microsoft Advanced Threat Protection (ATP), Microsoft Exchange Online Protection, Netwitness, PaloAlto, Redseal, Trend Micro anti-virus solutions, Webinspect, Wireshark, Tenable and ForeScout, (MSS) tools (e.g. LookingGlass, FireEye and InfoBlox) - Advanced user of one or more of the following Forensic applications: - Encase Endpoint Security, Nuix, Magnet Internet Evidence Finder, Linux Forensic boot disks such as SIFT, DEFT and Helix, mobile device data capture & analysis tools such as MSAB Complete and Cellebrite 4PC. Memory forensic capture & analysis tools such as Redline and Volatility. - Competent user of Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) tools, Intrusion Detection & Prevention (IDP), Security Information & Event Management, Network Analysis Tools such as Wireshark malware reverse engineering sandboxes such as Cuckoo, Flare & REMNux - Solid understanding of networking protocols and infrastructure designs; including cloud infrastructures, routing, firewall functionality, host and network intrusion detection systems, encryption, load balancing, and other network protocols. Preferred Certifications: o   SANS GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) o   SANS GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA) o   SANS GIAC Certified Enterprise Defender (GCED) o   SANS GIAC Reverse Engineering Forensics (GREN) o   SANS GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN) o   Carnegie Melon Certified Computer Incident Handler (CSIH) o   IACIS Certified Forensic Computer Examiner (CFCE) o   ISFCE Certified Computer Examiner (CCE)     About Valiant Solutions: Valiant Solutions is a security-focused IT solutions provider with both public and private sector 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 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 Wellness & Fitness Program 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   Equal Opportunity Employer: Valiant Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex/gender, pregnancy, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, 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.   Work Environment: Individual's primary workstation is located in an office area The noise level in this environment is low to moderate   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.