Cybersecurity Analyst

Position Description

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

The Cybersecurity Analyst is r esponsible 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.

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.

Benefits Snapshot (includes, but not limited to)

• Valiant pays 99% of the Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage for Full-time Employees
• Valiant contributes 25% towards Health Coverage for Family and Dependents
• 100% Paid Short Term Disability and Life Insurance Policy for Full-time Employees
• 100% Paid Certifications
• 401K Matching up to 4%
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Federal Holidays
• Wellness & Fitness Program
• Valiant University – Online Education and Training Portal
• FSA programs for: Medical Costs, Dependent Care, Transit, and Parking
• Referral Bonuses

Remote Work Policy

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

Equal Employment Opportunity

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

Physical Demands

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