Cybersecurity Analyst

Position Description

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

The Cybersecurity Analyst is responsible for analyzing cyber threat intelligence, identifying indicators of compromise (IOCs), and assessing potential threats to Department of Defense (DoD) networks and information systems. Investigates malicious cyber activity, correlates threat intelligence with known adversary tactics and infrastructure, and develops actionable countermeasures to detect, prevent, and mitigate cybersecurity threats. Collaborates with Defensive Cyberspace Operations (DCO) organizations and government stakeholders to share threat intelligence, deliver timely warnings, and strengthen overall cyber defense capabilities.

Named one of the Best Places to Work in the Washington DC area for 12 consecutive years, Valiant is proud of our employee-centric culture and commitment to excellence. If you are interested in learning more about Valiant and this opportunity, we invite you to apply now!

Location: Wright Patterson Air Force Base Dayton, OH

Required Experience:

• Familiarity with networking concepts

• Familiarity with DoD and Army policies and procedures

• Python, bash, GIT

Required Certifications: Security+ Continuing Education (CE) [CompTIA]

Required Security Clearance: DoW Secret Clearance, but have the capability to be clearable up to the Top Secret level

Required Education Level: Bachelor’s Degree in the Area(s) of Study – Cybersecurity

Responsibilities:

• Receive and take initial action on warning intelligence information received from intelligence organizations

• Perform preliminary analysis on warning intelligence information

• Share warning intelligence notifications, notes, reports, and information with end customers.

• Identify potential impact to end customer operations through analysis of warning intelligence information

• Analyze intelligence reports, forensic reports, and reverse engineering of malware reports to determine associated indicators of compromise (IOCs) and utilize the IOCs to develop and distributes countermeasures to detect and prevent identified threats.

• Evaluate IOCs derived from incidents to determine association with known computer network exploitation (CNE) groups and thoroughly investigate the IOCs for other infrastructure possibly related to the CNE teams (domain registrations, IP ownership, VPN infrastructure, strains of malware, etc) for consideration of additional proactive defensive measures.

• Share cyber intelligence with peer DCO organizations and end customers.

• Develop and distribute countermeasure to prevent/mitigate potential cyber event impacts to networks and information systems

• Share countermeasures or interim guidance to prevent/mitigate cyber event impacting networks and information systems with peer DCO organizations and end customers.

About Valiant Solutions

Valiant Solutions is a security-focused IT solutions provider with public clients nationwide. Named one of the fastest growing privately held companies by Inc. 5000, Washington Technology’s Fast 50, and Washington Business Journal’s Best Places to Work in the D.C. area, Valiant Solutions prides itself on providing its employees with great benefits and career development opportunities. As a company, we are just as committed to growing careers as we are to building world-class IT solutions, all while enjoying an unparalleled work-life balance. We are in a phase of tremendous growth and building the team that will take us to the next level. We seek people whose talents and accomplishments will contribute to a thriving company, who have the character to support their capacity, and can make a positive impact on our culture. Alongside our talented team, you’ll learn to think quickly on your feet and expand your own personal and professional skill set. Our management team will inspire you to consider new perspectives and challenge you to become a better practitioner in the fast-paced industry of IT security. We hire people we respect – and we trust them to deliver results leveraging their expertise. If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment as part of a stellar team of professionals, then we invite you to apply online today.

Benefits Snapshot (includes, but not limited to)Valiant pays 99% of the Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage for Full-time EmployeesValiant contributes 25% towards Health Coverage for Family and Dependents100% Paid Short Term Disability and Life Insurance Policy for Full-time Employees100% Paid Certifications401K Matching up to 4%Paid Time OffPaid Federal HolidaysWellness & Fitness ProgramValiant University – Online Education and Training PortalFSA programs for: Medical Costs, Dependent Care, Transit, and ParkingReferral Bonuses

Remote Work Policy

Remote work necessitates a high-level of trust in our employees. To ensure that employee performance does not suffer in a remote work environment, all employees who telecommute are expected to have a quiet and distraction-free workspace with adequate internet, dedicate their full attention and availability to their job duties during working hours, and maintain a schedule during core business hours that align with those of their coworkers and Valiant's clients. Additionally, in alignment with the Office of the Inspector General’s effort to eliminate conflicting employment, all Valiant employees are required to disclose any current or future outside employment engagements. During onboarding and throughout employment, employees must disclose any current activities or intent to engage in outside employment or other professional activities and obtain written approval. Employees may not solicit or conduct any outside business during core business hours for Valiant Solutions and our clients.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Valiant Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or veteran status, in accordance with applicable law.

Physical Demands

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

Authorization to Share Resume and Personal Information

By submitting your resume for this position, you authorize Valiant Solutions to share your resume, as well as, personal information included on the resume, with its subsidiaries, affiliates and teaming partners for the purpose of considering you for this position and other available positions requiring comparable skills, education and experience. Should Valiant Solutions or its affiliates and teaming partners wish to initiate pre-employment discussions, you will be asked to complete an employment application and related employment documents.