Valiant Solutions is seeking a Federal Solutions Architect and Senior Technical Writer to join our rapidly growing and innovative cybersecurity team!   As the Solutions Architect and Sr. Technical Writer, you will work within the business development team to provide technical subject matter expertise in developing customer and market penetration strategies through analysis, design, and solution approaches to meet target client requirements and objectives. The ideal candidate is an excellent writer and communicator who can convey technical concepts in simple and clear narratives. This role is crucial to our growth and development, ensuring we can accurately describe Valiant’s differentials in the way we do business and the technical expertise we provide.    Valiant Solutions is a company that cares about its employees- we've been named one of the Best Places to Work in the Washington DC area EIGHT years in a row!   If you are interested in learning more about Valiant and this opportunity, we invite you to apply now!    This position allows for 100% remote work. Remote work necessitates a high-level trust in our employees and we strictly adhere to the details found below in our Remote Work Policy.    Valiant’s focus is Cybersecurity; however, we have been expanding into other areas of IT for the past several years and will continue to do so. We: - Are a large, small HUBZone business with a runway on many contract vehicles anticipating outgrowing small business status in the coming years - Multiple corporate certifications, including ISO 9001, 20000, 27001 & Top Secret FCL - Multiple Prime contracts, including a $90M Cyber with Exceptional CPARS across both Prime and Subcontract  - Have access to many GWACs for easier access to Valiant(list is here)  - Strong Proposal team to help develop winning proposals - Great Commissions/Bonus Plan in place to reward for those that excel - Take pride in doing business the right way and have a proven reputation for doing so - Truly believe that our team is our greatest asset, and we treat them that way with great benefits, financially rewarding superior performance, and avoiding the pitfalls of winning LPTA-type contracts     As a Federal Solutions Architect and Senior Technical Writer, you will: - Work directly with the proposal team, technical SMEs, business development, and operations teams in leading the technical solution analysis, design, strategies, and action plans. - Lead and participate in preparing and writing Requests for Information (RFI) and Requests for Proposals (RFP) responses for both technical sections. - Analyze RFPs, RFIs, and SOWs (Statements of work) for customer requirements and proposal evaluation factors related to the technical evaluation and solution. - Ensure that technical solution responses are written in a clear, readable format that can be understood by technical and non-technical personnel. - Work within the Business Development team to provide technical subject matter expertise in developing customer and market penetration strategies through analysis, design, and solution approaches to meet target client requirements and objectives. - Work with client-facing and technical leadership and be responsible for defining innovative, client-focused solutions.  - Be required to stay abreast of new standards and technologies, making recommendations to adopt and develop technical capabilities for potential infusion into current client engagements and offerings. - Assist in transition management during contract start-up providing technical solution consultation and support for other client-facing needs. - Be comfortable working in a remote capacity.   You’ll Bring These Qualifications: - U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain a Government Security Clearance - Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related discipline is preferred - A minimum of 5+ years of experience within an IT discipline such as Cybersecurity (preferred), Engineering, Development - Certifications in various IT and Cyber areas are preferred. Examples include PMP, CISSP, GDSA, CISA, CISM, CRTSA, CCSP, AWS Solutions Architect, etc. - An established solid network within the Federal Government community within procurement and CIO organizations.   - The ideal candidate is an excellent writer and communicator who can convey technical concepts in simple and clear narratives. Writing samples will be required as part of the hiring process. - Advanced capability in preparing and presenting high-quality technical briefings and presentations to government clients. - Advanced capability in communicating technical solution concepts through the development of white papers and responses to federal Requests for Information (RFI) and Requests for Proposals (RFP). - Experience facilitating Technical Demonstrations / Technical Challenges / Product Demonstrations as part of a more extensive solicitation/evaluation process in support of a solution or proposal offering   You’ll Bring These Traits and Experiences:  - Writing: Proven ability to create and edit complex technical documents for cybersecurity solutions - Communication: We want someone who can confidently, efficiently, and effectively communicate with proposal leaders, technical SMEs, business development personnel, and other stakeholders - Innovative: Someone who stays abreast of new industry standards and technologies - Personal Drive: We want someone with a strong work ethic and the ability to "push" themselves. Management will help you achieve your greatness, but that personal drive to close deals and outperform must come from within. - Good Listener: The ability to uncover and understand prospective customers’ business objectives and create the most appropriate solution based on their needs. - Opportunistic: The creativity and awareness to find new opportunities and the drive and commitment to close them. - You Love People, and Love Meeting NEW People: We love our customers – service with a smile goes a long way. We love our team - organizational cultural matters. And, related to this job, we love finding new people to buy our products and services (because we love reaching more people in need AND staying in business!). - Team Player, with Discipline: You are not the type who says, “that’s not my job." You want the whole team to succeed, yet you have the discipline to operate effectively and efficiently in a collaborative environment and stay focused on achieving your sales objective. About Valiant Solutions Valiant Solutions is a security-focused IT solutions provider with public clients nationwide. We are a HUBZone small business and we encourage all candidates who live in a HUBZone to apply. Named one of the fastest growing privately held companies by Inc. 5000, Washington Technology’s Fast 50, and Washington Business Journal’s Best Places to Work in the D.C. area, Valiant Solutions prides itself on providing its employees with great benefits and career development opportunities. As a company, we are just as committed to growing careers as we are to building world-class IT solutions, all while enjoying an unparalleled work-life balance. We are in a phase of tremendous growth and building the team that will take us to the next level. We seek people whose talents and accomplishments will contribute to a thriving company, who have the character to support their capacity, and can make a positive impact on our culture. Alongside our talented team, you’ll learn to think quickly on your feet and expand your own personal and professional skill set. Our management team will inspire you to consider new perspectives and challenge you to become a better practitioner in the fast-paced industry of IT security. We hire people we respect – and we trust them to deliver results leveraging their expertise. If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment as part of a stellar team of professionals, then we invite you to apply online today.   Benefits Snapshot (includes, but not limited to) Valiant pays 99% of the Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage for Full-time Employees Valiant contributes 25% towards Health Coverage for Family and Dependents 100% Paid Short Term Disability and Life Insurance Policy for Full-time Employees 100% Paid Certifications 401K Matching up to 4% 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   Remote Work Policy  Remote work necessitates a high-level of trust in our employees. To ensure that employee performance does not suffer in a remote work environment, all employees who telecommute are expected to have a quiet and distraction-free workspace with adequate internet, dedicate their full attention and availability to their job duties during working hours, and maintain a schedule during core business hours that align with those of their coworkers and Valiant's clients. Additionally, in alignment with the Office of the Inspector General’s effort to eliminate conflicting employment, all Valiant employees are required to disclose any current or future outside employment engagements. During onboarding and throughout employment, employees must disclose any current activities or intent to engage in outside employment or other professional activities and obtain written approval.  Employees may not solicit or conduct any outside business during core business hours for Valiant Solutions and our clients.   Vaccination Mandate In accordance with Executive Order 14043, Federal employees and contractors are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 regardless of the employee's duty location, or work arrangement (e.g., telework, remote work, etc.), subject to exceptions that may be required by law. If selected, you will be required to submit proof of vaccination on or before your entrance on duty if you are selected after the compliance date. Human Resources will provide information for providing proof of vaccination and instructions for how to submit a request for a legally required exception, if needed, to comply with vaccination requirements.   Equal Employment Opportunity Valiant Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sex stereotyping, gender identity, gender expression or transgender status), religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information/history or any other personal characteristic protected by law.   Physical Demands Sitting or standing at a desk for prolonged periods of time and consistent operation of a computer. Frequent communication and exchanging of accurate information via electronic communication, phones, and in person. Occasionally lift and/or move moderate amounts of weight, typically less than 20 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.   Authorization to Share Resume and Personal Information By submitting your resume for this position, you authorize Valiant Solutions to share your resume, as well as, personal information included on the resume, with its subsidiaries, affiliates and teaming partners for the purpose of considering you for this position and other available positions requiring comparable skills, education and experience. Should Valiant Solutions or its affiliates and teaming partners wish to initiate pre-employment discussions, you will be asked to complete an employment application and related employment documents.

Valiant Solutions is seeking a Forensics SME to join our growing team and innovative cybersecurity team!    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 APTs, forensic analysis, 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.   We are seeking a motivated individual as this team in constantly evolving and is currently evolving cloud security solutions in AWS. You’ll be passionate about what you do and will be able to work autonomously to engineer your way out of problems. The IR/Forensics SME shall be responsible for all activity related to incident response and management, forensic analysis and other emerging enterprise-wide IT challenges.   So if you’re a go-getter who’s passionate about Security and want to work with a team who are working developing and managing leading solutions, this may be the perfect opportunity for you! Valiant Solutions is a company that cares about its employees- we've been named one of the Best Places to Work in the Washington DC area EIGHT years in a row!    This position allows for 100% remote work. Remote work necessitates a high-level trust in our employees and we strictly adhere to the details found below in our Remote Work Policy.    Qualifications: - Bachelor Degree or greater in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Systems Engineering - 8+ 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 4 years. - Experience performing IR, Forensics, and Post mortem reports in cloud environments (AWS preferred). - Ability to identify malware characteristics, and conduct reverse engineering in x86 and x64 assembly - Ability to demonstrate and conduct Windows memory forensics techniques to analyze malware threats. - Strong knowledge in malware code and behavioral analysis. - Working knowledge in SIFT, REMnux, or other similar frameworks. - Experience in Presentation and Reporting of Evidence and Analysis - Experience in File System Timeline Analysis - Experience in Live Incident Response and Volatile Evidence Collection - Experience in Advanced Windows Registry Analysis - Experience in Forensic Imaging and Filesystem Media Analysis - Experience performing Advanced Network Event and Protocol analysis and timeline reconstruction Preferred Certifications: o AWS Solution Architect  o SANS GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) o SANS GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA) o SANS GIAC Network Forensics Analyst (GNFA) o SANS GIAC Certified Enterprise Defender (GCED) o SANS GIAC Reverse Engineering Malware (GREM) o Carnegie Melon Certified Computer Incident Handler (CSIH) o IACIS Certified Forensic Computer Examiner (CFCE) o ISFCE Certified Computer Examiner (CCE)   Responsibilities: - Provide Incident Management support, including guidance and expertise to the Incident Response Team and SOC components - Development of policies, instructions, 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 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   About Valiant Solutions Valiant Solutions is a security-focused IT solutions provider with public clients nationwide. We are a HUBZone small business and we encourage all candidates who live in a HUBZone to apply. Named one of the fastest growing privately held companies by Inc. 5000, Washington Technology’s Fast 50, and Washington Business Journal’s Best Places to Work in the D.C. area, Valiant Solutions prides itself on providing its employees with great benefits and career development opportunities. As a company, we are just as committed to growing careers as we are to building world-class IT solutions, all while enjoying an unparalleled work-life balance. We are in a phase of tremendous growth and building the team that will take us to the next level. We seek people whose talents and accomplishments will contribute to a thriving company, who have the character to support their capacity, and can make a positive impact on our culture. Alongside our talented team, you’ll learn to think quickly on your feet and expand your own personal and professional skill set. Our management team will inspire you to consider new perspectives and challenge you to become a better practitioner in the fast-paced industry of IT security. We hire people we respect – and we trust them to deliver results leveraging their expertise. If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment as part of a stellar team of professionals, then we invite you to apply online today.   Benefits Snapshot (includes, but not limited to) Valiant pays 99% of the Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage for Full-time Employees Valiant contributes 25% towards Health Coverage for Family and Dependents 100% Paid Short Term Disability and Life Insurance Policy for Full-time Employees 100% Paid Certifications 401K Matching up to 4% 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   Remote Work Policy  Remote work necessitates a high-level of trust in our employees. To ensure that employee performance does not suffer in a remote work environment, all employees who telecommute are expected to have a quiet and distraction-free workspace with adequate internet, dedicate their full attention and availability to their job duties during working hours, and maintain a schedule during core business hours that align with those of their coworkers and Valiant's clients. Additionally, in alignment with the Office of the Inspector General’s effort to eliminate conflicting employment, all Valiant employees are required to disclose any current or future outside employment engagements. During onboarding and throughout employment, employees must disclose any current activities or intent to engage in outside employment or other professional activities and obtain written approval.  Employees may not solicit or conduct any outside business during core business hours for Valiant Solutions and our clients.   Vaccination Mandate In accordance with Executive Order 14043, Federal employees and contractors are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 regardless of the employee's duty location, or work arrangement (e.g., telework, remote work, etc.), subject to exceptions that may be required by law. If selected, you will be required to submit proof of vaccination on or before your entrance on duty if you are selected after the compliance date. Human Resources will provide information for providing proof of vaccination and instructions for how to submit a request for a legally required exception, if needed, to comply with vaccination requirements.   Equal Employment Opportunity Valiant Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sex stereotyping, gender identity, gender expression or transgender status), religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information/history or any other personal characteristic protected by law.   Physical Demands Sitting or standing at a desk for prolonged periods of time and consistent operation of a computer. Frequent communication and exchanging of accurate information via electronic communication, phones, and in person. Occasionally lift and/or move moderate amounts of weight, typically less than 20 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.   Authorization to Share Resume and Personal Information By submitting your resume for this position, you authorize Valiant Solutions to share your resume, as well as, personal information included on the resume, with its subsidiaries, affiliates and teaming partners for the purpose of considering you for this position and other available positions requiring comparable skills, education and experience. Should Valiant Solutions or its affiliates and teaming partners wish to initiate pre-employment discussions, you will be asked to complete an employment application and related employment documents.

Valiant Solutions is seeking a Top Secret cleared CybersecurityIncident Commander to join our growing and innovative cybersecurity team!    This is your opportunity to direct and manage multiple work streams and resources during/after Incident Response & Recovery engagements. You will be tasked with the incident response coordination and project management, in a matrixed environment, of triage, forensic imaging and analysis, breach containment, and infrastructure recovery planning and execution, after action reporting and analysis.    This role will often interface with multiple groups, to include: external agency IR functions, third-party contracting companies, external law firms, etc.), internal direct contract and third-party resources, and customer resources (C-Suite, Legal, Compliance, Risk, Security, Cybersecurity, Auditing, Operations, IT, Call Centers, Communications, Public Relations). Additionally, the Incident Commander will collaborate with Security Operations and Security Engineering practice leaders to evaluate the direction of our offerings, establish ongoing relationships with third parties and clients, and work closely with stakeholders to understand business objectives and advise on security risks / mitigation strategies during incident response work.   This candidate must have an active Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility.   If you’re a go-getter who’s passionate about Security and want to work with a team who are working developing and managing leading solutions, this may be the perfect opportunity for you! Valiant Solutions is a company that cares about its employees- we've been named one of the Best Places to Work in the Washington DC area EIGHT years in a row!    This position allows for 100% remote work. Remote work necessitates a high-level trust in our employees and we strictly adhere to the details found below in our Remote Work Policy.    Must have experience: - Minimum of 5 to 10+ years of experience within the incident response, cybersecurity, and/or IT risk management arena  - Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, Engineering, or related degree or an additional 3 to 5 years of relevant experience. - Leadership experience and high level of confidence with incident response management, I.E. technical recovery, legal or compliance notifications, incident response plan development, forensic investigation, and tabletop testing - required - 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 - 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 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   Preferred, not required:  - CISSP, CISM, or equivalent cybersecurity certifications  - PMP - Prior experience with Law Enforcement, Forensic / Incident Response Firms, Cyber Insurance providers, Breach Coaches and/or Law Firms   Responsibilities Include: - 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.) - Works under the direction of the Security Operations lead aimed at mitigating, preparing for, responding to, and recovering systems from cyber threats/incidents - Conduct initial incident triage, assess the effectiveness of various tactics/strategies, and make rapid decisions on appropriate courses of action - Supports/develops reports during and after incidents, which include all actions taken to properly mitigate, recover and return operations to normal operations - Review and recommend technical, process, and physical controls to counteract damage from breach events - Lead forensic investigators and application security analysts in reactive and proactive Threat Hunting engagements, performing endpoint, network, and log analysis - Mentor and grow junior resources to develop additional forensic, response, and threat hunting capabilities   About Valiant Solutions Valiant Solutions is a security-focused IT solutions provider with public clients nationwide. We are a HUBZone small business and we encourage all candidates who live in a HUBZone to apply. Named one of the fastest growing privately held companies by Inc. 5000, Washington Technology’s Fast 50, and Washington Business Journal’s Best Places to Work in the D.C. area, Valiant Solutions prides itself on providing its employees with great benefits and career development opportunities. As a company, we are just as committed to growing careers as we are to building world-class IT solutions, all while enjoying an unparalleled work-life balance. We are in a phase of tremendous growth and building the team that will take us to the next level. We seek people whose talents and accomplishments will contribute to a thriving company, who have the character to support their capacity, and can make a positive impact on our culture. Alongside our talented team, you’ll learn to think quickly on your feet and expand your own personal and professional skill set. Our management team will inspire you to consider new perspectives and challenge you to become a better practitioner in the fast-paced industry of IT security. We hire people we respect – and we trust them to deliver results leveraging their expertise. If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment as part of a stellar team of professionals, then we invite you to apply online today.   Benefits Snapshot (includes, but not limited to) Valiant pays 99% of the Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage for Full-time Employees Valiant contributes 25% towards Health Coverage for Family and Dependents 100% Paid Short Term Disability and Life Insurance Policy for Full-time Employees 100% Paid Certifications 401K Matching up to 4% 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   Remote Work Policy  Remote work necessitates a high-level of trust in our employees. To ensure that employee performance does not suffer in a remote work environment, all employees who telecommute are expected to have a quiet and distraction-free workspace with adequate internet, dedicate their full attention and availability to their job duties during working hours, and maintain a schedule during core business hours that align with those of their coworkers and Valiant's clients. Additionally, in alignment with the Office of the Inspector General’s effort to eliminate conflicting employment, all Valiant employees are required to disclose any current or future outside employment engagements. During onboarding and throughout employment, employees must disclose any current activities or intent to engage in outside employment or other professional activities and obtain written approval.  Employees may not solicit or conduct any outside business during core business hours for Valiant Solutions and our clients.   Vaccination Mandate In accordance with Executive Order 14043, Federal employees and contractors are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 regardless of the employee's duty location, or work arrangement (e.g., telework, remote work, etc.), subject to exceptions that may be required by law. If selected, you will be required to submit proof of vaccination on or before your entrance on duty if you are selected after the compliance date. Human Resources will provide information for providing proof of vaccination and instructions for how to submit a request for a legally required exception, if needed, to comply with vaccination requirements.   Equal Employment Opportunity Valiant Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sex stereotyping, gender identity, gender expression or transgender status), religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information/history or any other personal characteristic protected by law.   Physical Demands Sitting or standing at a desk for prolonged periods of time and consistent operation of a computer. Frequent communication and exchanging of accurate information via electronic communication, phones, and in person. Occasionally lift and/or move moderate amounts of weight, typically less than 20 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.   Authorization to Share Resume and Personal Information By submitting your resume for this position, you authorize Valiant Solutions to share your resume, as well as, personal information included on the resume, with its subsidiaries, affiliates and teaming partners for the purpose of considering you for this position and other available positions requiring comparable skills, education and experience. Should Valiant Solutions or its affiliates and teaming partners wish to initiate pre-employment discussions, you will be asked to complete an employment application and related employment documents.

Valiant Solutions is seeking an Endpoint Protection Security Engineer to join our growing team and innovative cybersecurity team!    This is your opportunity to join a busy Network Security Engineering team delivering cutting-edge solutions to a fantastic Government client.  A solid foundation of endpoint security to our client’s approach to Security Engineering.  You will have the opportunity to work with a wide variety of endpoint and network-based security tools deployed on-prem and in the cloud.  This diverse team is responsible for securing a large infrastructure.  We are seeking a motivated individual as this team is constantly evolving and currently implementing cloud security solutions in AWS.   The successful candidate will have a proven track record of designing and advancing endpoint security implementations for medium to large enterprise networks.  This means you will be able to demonstrate experience advancing an individual tool, which could include cross-tool integration or specific policy fine-tuning.  We need someone who can think out of the box and do more than just keep the endpoint security tools running.  You must have experience interpreting events generated by endpoint agents and understanding what they mean.   The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on both operational and project-based assignments.  So if you’re a go-getter who’s passionate about Security and want to work with a team who are working developing and managing leading solutions, this may be the perfect opportunity for you! Valiant Solutions is a company that cares about its employees- we've been named one of the Best Places to Work in the Washington DC area EIGHT years in a row!    This position allows for 100% remote work. Remote work necessitates a high-level trust in our employees and we strictly adhere to the details found below in our Remote Work Policy.    Must have experience: - 5+ years of experience supporting Endpoint security tooling. The successful candidate will have proven experience in the configuration and administration of one or more of the following: Endgame / Elastic Defend, Carbon Black / Bit9, FireEye HX, or Elastic Security.  Similar XDR/EDR products are also in scope, for example, EPO, Crowdstrike, and Sentinel.  The candidate must be able to explain how they have implemented and advanced these tools within an organization.  This is not just an operations position, the successful candidate will be responsible for making improvements. It is essential that the candidate can demonstrate their understanding of the following: - Tuning endpoint security policies  - How endpoint security rules work within operating systems  - Identify gaps in endpoint security policy - 5+ years experience with systems administration: The successful candidate must have experience with Windows and Linux/UNIX server operating systems administration. You must have strong command line experience with Linux or UNIX including OS installation and configuration, security hardening, patching and package upgrades and must have in-depth experience on IDS tool like Security Onion , Snort , OSSEC. The successful candidate will have detailed knowledge of Windows and Linux/UNIX systems events, and how certain event types can be used to identify signs of compromise - 3+ years experience with threat identification and detection. The successful candidate will know what attacks look like within operating systems and machine forensic artifacts   Responsibilities Include: - Scripting in PowerShell, bash, Perl, Python, or Ruby - Designing and implementing endpoint security solutions in cloud and on premise data centers - IDS/IPS Engineering & Operations: Installation/Configuration, patching and tuning IDS/IPS signatures,  create and amend policies - SIEM: monitor events and trends using Kibana - Provide support for internal and external customers in a large enterprise environment - Troubleshoot a range of IT security and connectivity issues - Support other team members in troubleshooting and project efforts - Manage hardware and software inventories - Works with remote teams to install, maintain and troubleshoot security hardware - Ensure customers receive top-of-the-line support in a polite and courteous manner - Keep detailed records of customer interaction and problem resolution in a ticketing system. - Develop standard operating procedure and network topology documentation - Provide on-call and after-hours support as required. - Administer applications running on Linux and UNIX systems in virtualized and cloud environments   About Valiant Solutions Valiant Solutions is a security-focused IT solutions provider with public clients nationwide. We are a HUBZone small business and we encourage all candidates who live in a HUBZone to apply. Named one of the fastest growing privately held companies by Inc. 5000, Washington Technology’s Fast 50, and Washington Business Journal’s Best Places to Work in the D.C. area, Valiant Solutions prides itself on providing its employees with great benefits and career development opportunities. As a company, we are just as committed to growing careers as we are to building world-class IT solutions, all while enjoying an unparalleled work-life balance. We are in a phase of tremendous growth and building the team that will take us to the next level. We seek people whose talents and accomplishments will contribute to a thriving company, who have the character to support their capacity, and can make a positive impact on our culture. Alongside our talented team, you’ll learn to think quickly on your feet and expand your own personal and professional skill set. Our management team will inspire you to consider new perspectives and challenge you to become a better practitioner in the fast-paced industry of IT security. We hire people we respect – and we trust them to deliver results leveraging their expertise. If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment as part of a stellar team of professionals, then we invite you to apply online today.   Benefits Snapshot (includes, but not limited to) Valiant pays 99% of the Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage for Full-time Employees Valiant contributes 25% towards Health Coverage for Family and Dependents 100% Paid Short Term Disability and Life Insurance Policy for Full-time Employees 100% Paid Certifications 401K Matching up to 4% 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   Remote Work Policy  Remote work necessitates a high-level of trust in our employees. To ensure that employee performance does not suffer in a remote work environment, all employees who telecommute are expected to have a quiet and distraction-free workspace with adequate internet, dedicate their full attention and availability to their job duties during working hours, and maintain a schedule during core business hours that align with those of their coworkers and Valiant's clients. Additionally, in alignment with the Office of the Inspector General’s effort to eliminate conflicting employment, all Valiant employees are required to disclose any current or future outside employment engagements. During onboarding and throughout employment, employees must disclose any current activities or intent to engage in outside employment or other professional activities and obtain written approval.  Employees may not solicit or conduct any outside business during core business hours for Valiant Solutions and our clients.   Vaccination Mandate In accordance with Executive Order 14043, Federal employees and contractors are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 regardless of the employee's duty location, or work arrangement (e.g., telework, remote work, etc.), subject to exceptions that may be required by law. If selected, you will be required to submit proof of vaccination on or before your entrance on duty if you are selected after the compliance date. Human Resources will provide information for providing proof of vaccination and instructions for how to submit a request for a legally required exception, if needed, to comply with vaccination requirements.   Equal Employment Opportunity Valiant Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sex stereotyping, gender identity, gender expression or transgender status), religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information/history or any other personal characteristic protected by law.   Physical Demands Sitting or standing at a desk for prolonged periods of time and consistent operation of a computer. Frequent communication and exchanging of accurate information via electronic communication, phones, and in person. Occasionally lift and/or move moderate amounts of weight, typically less than 20 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.   Authorization to Share Resume and Personal Information By submitting your resume for this position, you authorize Valiant Solutions to share your resume, as well as, personal information included on the resume, with its subsidiaries, affiliates and teaming partners for the purpose of considering you for this position and other available positions requiring comparable skills, education and experience. Should Valiant Solutions or its affiliates and teaming partners wish to initiate pre-employment discussions, you will be asked to complete an employment application and related employment documents.

Are you a Sailpoint IdentityNow expert? Want to help a large and  innovative government agency migrate from IdentityIQ to Identity now and built the implementation out more extensively? This is an exciting opportunity for you to design and implement a new and improved ICAM program which spans on-premise and cloud environments. The successful candidate will have experience designing and implementing ICAM solutions for workflow, authentication, and privilege management. This experience must include specific IdentityNow implementation and operation. The successful candidate will be used to leading technical projects, coming up with design and implementation documentation, and executing the implementation itself. 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 EIGHT years in a row!    This position allows for 100% remote work. Remote work necessitates a high-level trust in our employees and we strictly adhere to the details found below in our Remote Work Policy.    One of the following certifications is strongly preferred: - SailPoint Certified IdentityNow Engineer, SailPoint Certified IdentityNow   Your experience will include: - 5+ years of SailPoint Experience - 2+ years of experience implementing Sailpoint IdentityNow - At least five (5) years of IT experience and a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or other related scientific or technical field, or at least eight (8) years of IT experience and no degree requirement  - Experience engineering solutions in both on-premise and cloud environments - Scripting experience: PowerShell, Ruby, Bash - Design and implementation of features and integrations for enterprise including integration with enterprise IT service management platform - Design and onboarding of additional privileged access management for IT assets including:  - Windows Servers  - Security Appliances  - Network Appliances  - Databases  - Design and implementation of new authoritative source data connectors for user accounts  - Design and implementation of new authoritative source data connectors for user accounts - Onboarding applications for access requests and provisioning - Continued design and development of automated release management, and scalable repeatable automation  Example Responsibilities: - IdentityNow migration, implementation, development, and operation tasks - Interfaces with the stakeholders to determine their requirements  - Generates the highest level of system requirements, based on the user's needs and other constraints such as cost and schedule - Ensures that high level requirements are consistent, complete, correct, and operationally defined - Provides for present and future cross-functional requirements and interfaces - Performs cost-benefit analyses to determine whether requirements are best met by manual, software, or hardware functions - Interfaces with the design and implementation engineers and architects, so that any problems arising during design or implementation can be resolved in accordance with the fundamental design concepts, and user needs and constraints - Creates detailed design documentation and supports the development of compliance documentation - Develops slide presentation decks - Assess workflow, organization, and planning for problems and develop appropriate corrective action - Ensures that a maximally robust design is developed - Generates products such as sketches, models, an early user guide and prototypes to keep the user and the engineers constantly up to date and in agreement on the system to be provided as it is evolving  - Updates to continuous diagnostics and mitigation (CDM) dashboard reporting initiatives - Verify that architectures are in agreement with open systems standards as they apply to the customer’s environment - Supervise staff as required About Valiant Solutions Valiant Solutions is a security-focused IT solutions provider with public clients nationwide. We are a HUBZone small business and we encourage all candidates who live in a HUBZone to apply. Named one of the fastest growing privately held companies by Inc. 5000, Washington Technology’s Fast 50, and Washington Business Journal’s Best Places to Work in the D.C. area, Valiant Solutions prides itself on providing its employees with great benefits and career development opportunities. As a company, we are just as committed to growing careers as we are to building world-class IT solutions, all while enjoying an unparalleled work-life balance. We are in a phase of tremendous growth and building the team that will take us to the next level. We seek people whose talents and accomplishments will contribute to a thriving company, who have the character to support their capacity, and can make a positive impact on our culture. Alongside our talented team, you’ll learn to think quickly on your feet and expand your own personal and professional skill set. Our management team will inspire you to consider new perspectives and challenge you to become a better practitioner in the fast-paced industry of IT security. We hire people we respect – and we trust them to deliver results leveraging their expertise. If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment as part of a stellar team of professionals, then we invite you to apply online today.   Benefits Snapshot (includes, but not limited to) Valiant pays 99% of the Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage for Full-time Employees Valiant contributes 25% towards Health Coverage for Family and Dependents 100% Paid Short Term Disability and Life Insurance Policy for Full-time Employees 100% Paid Certifications 401K Matching up to 4% Paid Time Off Paid Time On – 40 hours to pursue innovation Wellness & Fitness Program Valiant University – Online Education and Training Portal Reimbursement for Public Transit and Parking FSA programs for: Medical Costs, Dependent Care, Transit, and Parking Referral Bonuses   Remote Work Policy  Remote work necessitates a high-level of trust in our employees. To ensure that employee performance does not suffer in a remote work environment, all employees who telecommute are expected to have a quiet and distraction-free workspace with adequate internet, dedicate their full attention and availability to their job duties during working hours, and maintain a schedule during core business hours that align with those of their coworkers and Valiant's clients. Additionally, in alignment with the Office of the Inspector General’s effort to eliminate conflicting employment, all Valiant employees are required to disclose any current or future outside employment engagements. During onboarding and throughout employment, employees must disclose any current activities or intent to engage in outside employment or other professional activities and obtain written approval.  Employees may not solicit or conduct any outside business during core business hours for Valiant Solutions and our clients.   Vaccination Mandate In accordance with Executive Order 14043, Federal employees and contractors are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 regardless of the employee's duty location, or work arrangement (e.g., telework, remote work, etc.), subject to exceptions that may be required by law. If selected, you will be required to submit proof of vaccination on or before your entrance on duty if you are selected after the compliance date. Human Resources will provide information for providing proof of vaccination and instructions for how to submit a request for a legally required exception, if needed, to comply with vaccination requirements.   Equal Employment Opportunity Valiant Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sex stereotyping, gender identity, gender expression or transgender status), religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information/history or any other personal characteristic protected by law.   Physical Demands Sitting or standing at a desk for prolonged periods of time and consistent operation of a computer. Frequent communication and exchanging of accurate information via electronic communication, phones, and in person. Occasionally lift and/or move moderate amounts of weight, typically less than 20 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.   Authorization to Share Resume and Personal Information By submitting your resume for this position, you authorize Valiant Solutions to share your resume, as well as, personal information included on the resume, with its subsidiaries, affiliates and teaming partners for the purpose of considering you for this position and other available positions requiring comparable skills, education and experience. Should Valiant Solutions or its affiliates and teaming partners wish to initiate pre-employment discussions, you will be asked to complete an employment application and related employment documents.

Valiant Solutions is seeking a Program Manager  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 EIGHT 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 a Program Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day oversight of contractor personnel and Task Order performance including technical delivery and P&L. You will be responsible for the hands-on technical management of Valiant Cybersecurity and other Information Technology Federal engagements, supporting the evolution of the Government customer's IT  posture. You will take an active role in Valiant’s Knowledge Centers and grow professional expertise in emerging Cybersecurity tools and techniques. You will lead your team to ensure the accomplishments of the program are documented and known for more broad company efforts through white-papers, briefing materials, and proposals. As Program Manager, you should be able to execute with limited direction, anticipate customer needs and pro-actively supports those needs, and be responsible for all project deliverables. 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 the 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, including strategic planning, solution development, and FISMA assessments.  This position is based in Washington DC and allows for partial remote work (up to 2 days per week onsite). Remote work necessitates a high-level trust in our employees and we strictly adhere to the details found below in our Remote Work Policy.    Required Experience: - Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science Information Systems, Mathematics, Engineering, or related degree or three to five additional years of relevant experience. - PMP  - 10+ years of IT Program Management experience - 5+ years of software engineering or related experience with 1+ year(s) of experience in large-scale systems in software design and/or development. Demonstrated ability in managing projects similar in scope and complexity to the project requirement.  - Requires competence and experience in human resource management, problem-solving, and quality assurance techniques. Also requires excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. - Knowledge and practical understanding of Governance, Risk, and Compliance  - 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, FISMA, OMB, GAO, etc).  - Experience managing personnel in multiple locations across the United States - Experience interfacing with senior levels of customer organizations - Demonstrated experience leading and managing projects with the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work towards a strict deadline - Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work towards strict deadlines - Domain expertise and implantation experience providing best practices and recommendations to support the resolution of project challenges, both business and technical - Ability to lead in an Agile framework (conduct backlog grooming with the client; create tasks and clearly document the “Definition of Done”, assign in daily scrum, conduct retrospectives). - Proven experience leading and executing executive presentations, demonstrations, and reporting - Excellent written and verbal communications skills   Preferred Experience: - CISSP or other relevant cybersecurity certification   Responsibilities: - Responsible for the hands-on technical management of Valiant Cybersecurity Federal engagements, support the evolution of the Government customer's Cybersecurity posture, take an active role in Valiant’s Knowledge Centers, and grow professional expertise in emerging Cybersecurity tools and techniques. - Ensure projects and enhancements meet all requirements to ensure the projects are completed within schedule, cost, and performance - Monitor each project by 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 the current status and risks are presented - Provide Project management support following industry standards, frameworks, and 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 operations management and project management for a variety of information technology deliverables and task orders. - Strategic planning and solution development, both technical and business - Ensure project-defined deliverables are provided on time, and have been quality reviewed (e.g. SOPs, Configuration Guides, Training Documentation, Project Schedules) - Establish project schedules and plans with Government Stakeholders - Track and provide performance management evaluations against Project Plans  - Ensure delivery on Program and Project deliverables (e.g. Weekly Team and Project Status Reporting, Bi-Weekly Program Reporting, Timesheet Review, Performance Management Metric Analysis) - Provide presentations and develop demonstrations for reporting in support of the program - Provide technical support for all team task areas (e.g. systems engineering and integration, service design and delivery) - Facilitate requirements and data gathering - Develop and Refine Performance Management Metrics in accordance with Program Goals and Deliverable requirements sessions   About Valiant Solutions Valiant Solutions is a security-focused IT solutions provider with public clients nationwide. We are a HUBZone small business and we encourage all candidates who live in a HUBZone to apply. Named one of the fastest growing privately held companies by Inc. 5000, Washington Technology’s Fast 50, and Washington Business Journal’s Best Places to Work in the D.C. area, Valiant Solutions prides itself on providing its employees with great benefits and career development opportunities. As a company, we are just as committed to growing careers as we are to building world-class IT solutions, all while enjoying an unparalleled work-life balance. We are in a phase of tremendous growth and building the team that will take us to the next level. We seek people whose talents and accomplishments will contribute to a thriving company, who have the character to support their capacity, and can make a positive impact on our culture. Alongside our talented team, you’ll learn to think quickly on your feet and expand your own personal and professional skill set. Our management team will inspire you to consider new perspectives and challenge you to become a better practitioner in the fast-paced industry of IT security. We hire people we respect – and we trust them to deliver results leveraging their expertise. If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment as part of a stellar team of professionals, then we invite you to apply online today.   Benefits Snapshot (includes, but not limited to) Valiant pays 99% of the Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage for Full-time Employees Valiant contributes 25% towards Health Coverage for Family and Dependents 100% Paid Short Term Disability and Life Insurance Policy for Full-time Employees 100% Paid Certifications 401K Matching up to 4% Paid Time Off Paid Time On – 40 hours to pursue innovation Wellness & Fitness Program Valiant University – Online Education and Training Portal Reimbursement for Public Transit and Parking FSA programs for: Medical Costs, Dependent Care, Transit, and Parking Referral Bonuses   Salary Range: The salary range for this position is a general guideline and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. It has been benchmarked in relation to the scope of the role, market rate, and internal equity. The salary for this role is expected to be in the $140,000 - $170,000 range. Where a candidate falls within the band can be determined based on one or more of the following: skillset, experience level, achievements, education, geographic location, security clearance, involvement in corporate tasks, and other non-discriminatory factors. In addition to the base salary, this role will include benefits as described above.  Valiant reserves the right to adjust the salary range, experience requirements, and position responsibilities at any time without prior notice   Remote Work Policy  Remote work necessitates a high-level of trust in our employees. To ensure that employee performance does not suffer in a remote work environment, all employees who telecommute are expected to have a quiet and distraction-free workspace with adequate internet, dedicate their full attention and availability to their job duties during working hours, and maintain a schedule during core business hours that align with those of their coworkers and Valiant's clients. Additionally, in alignment with the Office of the Inspector General’s effort to eliminate conflicting employment, all Valiant employees are required to disclose any current or future outside employment engagements. During onboarding and throughout employment, employees must disclose any current activities or intent to engage in outside employment or other professional activities and obtain written approval.  Employees may not solicit or conduct any outside business during core business hours for Valiant Solutions and our clients.   Vaccination Mandate In accordance with Executive Order 14043, Federal employees and contractors are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 regardless of the employee's duty location, or work arrangement (e.g., telework, remote work, etc.), subject to exceptions that may be required by law. If selected, you will be required to submit proof of vaccination on or before your entrance on duty if you are selected after the compliance date. Human Resources will provide information for providing proof of vaccination and instructions for how to submit a request for a legally required exception, if needed, to comply with vaccination requirements.   Equal Employment Opportunity Valiant Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sex stereotyping, gender identity, gender expression or transgender status), religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information/history or any other personal characteristic protected by law.   Physical Demands Sitting or standing at a desk for prolonged periods of time and consistent operation of a computer. Frequent communication and exchanging of accurate information via electronic communication, phones, and in person. Occasionally lift and/or move moderate amounts of weight, typically less than 20 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.   Authorization to Share Resume and Personal Information By submitting your resume for this position, you authorize Valiant Solutions to share your resume, as well as, personal information included on the resume, with its subsidiaries, affiliates and teaming partners for the purpose of considering you for this position and other available positions requiring comparable skills, education and experience. Should Valiant Solutions or its affiliates and teaming partners wish to initiate pre-employment discussions, you will be asked to complete an employment application and related employment documents.

Valiant Solutions is seeking a Security Policy and Compliance Lead to join our growing team.This is your opportunity to lead efforts in selecting effective countermeasures for minimizing potential risks for a large federal agency. This challenge involves selecting the right measures to offset risk while keeping budget and security in mind.  You will work with our clients daily and must be prepared to gather and recommend requirements and develop solutions using knowledge and experience. This role involves leading the development of IT security policy, procedure, and updating these documents based on a schedule.   The successful candidate will have expert knowledge of NIST Policies, IT Governance, Security Planning and Architecture, FISMA Compliance, RMF, Incident Analysis, and general security best practices and be able to apply these concepts and principles across multiple compliance disciplines. They will possess excellent oral and written communication skills and experience influencing, collaborating, and consensus-building with federal agencies. The candidate will also have a technical background in implementing, overseeing, or working with security technologies that support an information security program. The candidate will have a solid understanding of Operational Security processes, including knowledge of network security, conducting threat and risk assessments, and formulating countermeasures to mitigate security risks. This experience is necessary to develop and implement a successful program that will help our client become more efficient and effective in protecting the organization’s data and IT systems. This position requires project management capabilities and the ability to lead small teams in technical projects. Valiant Solutions is a company that cares about its employees- we've been named one of the Best Places to Work in the Washington DC area EIGHT years in a row!   If you are interested in learning more about Valiant and this opportunity, we invite you to apply now!    This position allows for 100% remote work. Remote work necessitates a high-level trust in our employees and we strictly adhere to the details found below in our Remote Work Policy.    Required Skills and Education: - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or an additional four years of industry experience.  - CISSP - PMI/PMP certification - Expert knowledge of NIST Policies, IT Governance, Security Planning and Architecture, FISMA Compliance, RMF, Incident Analysis, and general security best practices. The successful candidate will be required to interpret standards, mandates, and policy requirements and translate them into operational plans and processes.  - Experience supporting the development and maintenance of all 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. - Experience with Security Governance tools such as Cybersecurity Asset Management (CSAM), or Archer GRC tools. - 15+ years of Information Security experience. This experience must include experience working in multiple security domains in order to demonstrate broad security knowledge. This experience will include experience in many of the following areas: - governance, risk, and compliance  - security operations - security policy development - vulnerability management - cloud security - Experience leading the implementation of a risk management programs, including the development of strategy, schedules, implementation plans, and SOPs. - Experience facilitating agency meetings, preparing and presenting analysis, training team members, and monitoring and measuring IT security programs or functions. Preferred Skills and Education - CISM, or equivalent certification preferred Responsibilities:  - Analyzing and defining security requirements for information protection. - Ability to execute with limited direction or conceptual direction, anticipates customer needs, and proactively support those needs. - Support agency wide policy and procedure monitoring activities and associated reporting - Leading policy and procedure efforts and mentoring junior staff - Developing metrics and gathering data to support these metrics throughout the government fiscal year - Being a  key contributor to project deliverables working directly with the customer - Leading 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,. - Overseeing and managing relationships for assigned systems that may be contractor-owned and contractor-operated, ensuring vendors comply with agency security and privacy requirements. - Stay informed of emerging technologies, industry best practices, and government cybersecurity directives to provide security architecture and security engineering guidance and advisory services - Conduct security reviews and proof of concept of latest technologies, software, cloud services (AWS, Azure and GCP).   - Perform security architecture reviews, and security controls implementation determination and review in a timely manner for on prem, hybrid and cloud-based FISMA systems to ensure critical control areas throughout the architecture are designed to meet security requirements. - Develop a threat modeling and/or architecture risk analysis framework and related templates and processes to mature the Security Architecture Review program.  About Valiant Solutions Valiant Solutions is a security-focused IT solutions provider with public clients nationwide. We are a HUBZone small business and we encourage all candidates who live in a HUBZone to apply. Named one of the fastest growing privately held companies by Inc. 5000, Washington Technology’s Fast 50, and Washington Business Journal’s Best Places to Work in the D.C. area, Valiant Solutions prides itself on providing its employees with great benefits and career development opportunities. As a company, we are just as committed to growing careers as we are to building world-class IT solutions, all while enjoying an unparalleled work-life balance. We are in a phase of tremendous growth and building the team that will take us to the next level. We seek people whose talents and accomplishments will contribute to a thriving company, who have the character to support their capacity, and can make a positive impact on our culture. Alongside our talented team, you’ll learn to think quickly on your feet and expand your own personal and professional skill set. Our management team will inspire you to consider new perspectives and challenge you to become a better practitioner in the fast-paced industry of IT security. We hire people we respect – and we trust them to deliver results leveraging their expertise. If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment as part of a stellar team of professionals, then we invite you to apply online today.   Benefits Snapshot (includes, but not limited to) Valiant pays 99% of the Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage for Full-time Employees Valiant contributes 25% towards Health Coverage for Family and Dependents 100% Paid Short Term Disability and Life Insurance Policy for Full-time Employees 100% Paid Certifications 401K Matching up to 4% Paid Time Off Paid Time On – 40 hours to pursue innovation Wellness & Fitness Program Valiant University – Online Education and Training Portal Reimbursement for Public Transit and Parking FSA programs for: Medical Costs, Dependent Care, Transit, and Parking Referral Bonuses   Remote Work Policy  Remote work necessitates a high-level of trust in our employees. To ensure that employee performance does not suffer in a remote work environment, all employees who telecommute are expected to have a quiet and distraction-free workspace with adequate internet, dedicate their full attention and availability to their job duties during working hours, and maintain a schedule during core business hours that align with those of their coworkers and Valiant's clients. Additionally, in alignment with the Office of the Inspector General’s effort to eliminate conflicting employment, all Valiant employees are required to disclose any current or future outside employment engagements. During onboarding and throughout employment, employees must disclose any current activities or intent to engage in outside employment or other professional activities and obtain written approval.  Employees may not solicit or conduct any outside business during core business hours for Valiant Solutions and our clients.   Vaccination Mandate In accordance with Executive Order 14043, Federal employees and contractors are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 regardless of the employee's duty location, or work arrangement (e.g., telework, remote work, etc.), subject to exceptions that may be required by law. If selected, you will be required to submit proof of vaccination on or before your entrance on duty if you are selected after the compliance date. Human Resources will provide information for providing proof of vaccination and instructions for how to submit a request for a legally required exception, if needed, to comply with vaccination requirements.   Equal Employment Opportunity Valiant Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sex stereotyping, gender identity, gender expression or transgender status), religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information/history or any other personal characteristic protected by law.   Physical Demands Sitting or standing at a desk for prolonged periods of time and consistent operation of a computer. Frequent communication and exchanging of accurate information via electronic communication, phones, and in person. Occasionally lift and/or move moderate amounts of weight, typically less than 20 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.   Authorization to Share Resume and Personal Information By submitting your resume for this position, you authorize Valiant Solutions to share your resume, as well as, personal information included on the resume, with its subsidiaries, affiliates and teaming partners for the purpose of considering you for this position and other available positions requiring comparable skills, education and experience. Should Valiant Solutions or its affiliates and teaming partners wish to initiate pre-employment discussions, you will be asked to complete an employment application and related employment documents.  

Valiant Solutions is seeking a Security Integration Engineer to join our growing team supporting a large Government client.  This is your opportunity to join an innovative, productized Security Operations Center as a Service team delivering cutting-edge solutions to a fantastic group of  Government clients.     The ideal candidate will be both a leader and a problem solver. You may find yourself leading a meeting of executives in the morning and installing security agents on critical hardware in the afternoon. Based on the complicated nature of this service offering within the government, this role is subject to change quickly based on the needs of the client. The good news is that you will be surrounded by a group of fellow engineers with a wide range of experience across cyber security and advanced analytics.    If you’re the successful candidate you will have the opportunity to work on both operational and project-based assignments.  So if you’re a go-getter who’s passionate about Security and want to work with a team who are working developing and managing leading solutions, this may be the perfect opportunity for you! Valiant Solutions is a company that cares about its employees- we've been named one of the Best Places to Work in the Washington DC area EIGHT years in a row!   If you are interested in learning more about Valiant and this opportunity, we invite you to apply now!    This position allows for 100% remote work. Remote work necessitates a high-level trust in our employees and we strictly adhere to the details found below in our Remote Work Policy.    Required Experience - 3 to 5+ years’ experience with systems administration: The successful candidate must have experience with Windows and Linux/UNIX server operating systems administration. You must have Strong command line experience with Linux or UNIX including OS installation and configuration, security hardening, patching and package upgrades, and must have in-depth experience with an IDS tool like Security Onion, Snort, or OSSEC - 3 to 5+ years’ experience installing and maintaining AWS environments following best practices - 3 to 5+ years experience with Endpoint protection System. The successful candidate will have proven experience in the configuration and administration of endpoint security agent solutions such as Endgame or FireEye HX. The candidate must be able to explain how they have implemented and advanced these tools within an organization.  This is not just an operations position, the successful candidate will be responsible for making improvements. - 3 to 5+ years’ experience with data log streaming platforms and tools to ingest data from systems, applications, and access logs. - 3+ years experience scripting in Python or Ruby - US work authorzation and the ability to pass a federal background investigation to obtain a security badge Responsibilities Include: - Scripting experience with PowerShell, bash, Perl, Python, or Ruby - Designing and implementing logging solutions in cloud and on premise data centers - Develop and manage high volume data ingestions and real time data flow processes - Write Logstash parsing pipeline configuration files - Developing GROK patterns for Logstash - Administer applications running on Linux and UNIX systems in virtualized and cloud environments - Works with remote teams to install, maintain, and troubleshoot security hardware - Troubleshoot a range of IT security and connectivity issues - Support other team members in troubleshooting and project efforts - Provide support for internal and external customers in a large enterprise environment - Ensure customers receive top of the line support in a polite and courteous manner - Keep detailed records of customer interaction and problem resolution in a ticketing system - Develop standard operating procedure and network topology documentation - Provide on-call and afterhours support as required.   Responsibilities May Also Include: - Working within the Ansible tool for setting up automation capabilities - Use Elastic SIEM to monitor events and trends using Kibana - Automating new integrations with the Elastic Stack - SOAR automation - Investigate emerging Elastic advancements that relate to our customer's needs and implement those upgrades - Automating server configuration for security including logging, key changes, and system hardening - Automating the implementation of security controls in Amazon Web Services (AWS) via the AWS API - Developing security enhancements to improve the security posture of our Government clients - Developing custom enhancements to COTS tools to improve their functionality and enrich data   About Valiant Solutions Valiant Solutions is a security-focused IT solutions provider with public clients nationwide. We are a HUBZone small business and we encourage all candidates who live in a HUBZone to apply. Named one of the fastest growing privately held companies by Inc. 5000, Washington Technology’s Fast 50, and Washington Business Journal’s Best Places to Work in the D.C. area, Valiant Solutions prides itself on providing its employees with great benefits and career development opportunities. As a company, we are just as committed to growing careers as we are to building world-class IT solutions, all while enjoying an unparalleled work-life balance. We are in a phase of tremendous growth and building the team that will take us to the next level. We seek people whose talents and accomplishments will contribute to a thriving company, who have the character to support their capacity, and can make a positive impact on our culture. Alongside our talented team, you’ll learn to think quickly on your feet and expand your own personal and professional skill set. Our management team will inspire you to consider new perspectives and challenge you to become a better practitioner in the fast-paced industry of IT security. We hire people we respect – and we trust them to deliver results leveraging their expertise. If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment as part of a stellar team of professionals, then we invite you to apply online today.   Benefits Snapshot (includes, but not limited to) Valiant pays 99% of the Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage for Full-time Employees Valiant contributes 25% towards Health Coverage for Family and Dependents 100% Paid Short Term Disability and Life Insurance Policy for Full-time Employees 100% Paid Certifications 401K Matching up to 4% 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   Remote Work Policy  Remote work necessitates a high-level of trust in our employees. To ensure that employee performance does not suffer in a remote work environment, all employees who telecommute are expected to have a quiet and distraction-free workspace with adequate internet, dedicate their full attention and availability to their job duties during working hours, and maintain a schedule during core business hours that align with those of their coworkers and Valiant's clients. Additionally, in alignment with the Office of the Inspector General’s effort to eliminate conflicting employment, all Valiant employees are required to disclose any current or future outside employment engagements. During onboarding and throughout employment, employees must disclose any current activities or intent to engage in outside employment or other professional activities and obtain written approval.  Employees may not solicit or conduct any outside business during core business hours for Valiant Solutions and our clients.   Vaccination Mandate In accordance with Executive Order 14043, Federal employees and contractors are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 regardless of the employee's duty location, or work arrangement (e.g., telework, remote work, etc.), subject to exceptions that may be required by law. If selected, you will be required to submit proof of vaccination on or before your entrance on duty if you are selected after the compliance date. Human Resources will provide information for providing proof of vaccination and instructions for how to submit a request for a legally required exception, if needed, to comply with vaccination requirements.   Equal Employment Opportunity Valiant Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sex stereotyping, gender identity, gender expression or transgender status), religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information/history or any other personal characteristic protected by law.   Physical Demands Sitting or standing at a desk for prolonged periods of time and consistent operation of a computer. Frequent communication and exchanging of accurate information via electronic communication, phones, and in person. Occasionally lift and/or move moderate amounts of weight, typically less than 20 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.   Authorization to Share Resume and Personal Information By submitting your resume for this position, you authorize Valiant Solutions to share your resume, as well as, personal information included on the resume, with its subsidiaries, affiliates and teaming partners for the purpose of considering you for this position and other available positions requiring comparable skills, education and experience. Should Valiant Solutions or its affiliates and teaming partners wish to initiate pre-employment discussions, you will be asked to complete an employment application and related employment documents.