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Valiant Solutions is seeking a Cybersecurity Threat 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. Named one of the Washington Business Journal’s Best Places to Work every year since 2014 , 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 delivers cybersecurity and IT services to federal civilian, defense, and national security customers nationwide. We support the full cyber lifecycle, from secure system design and accreditation through AI-enabled operations, threat emulation, and continuous improvement, across classified and unclassified environments. Our work is independently certified for quality and security, including CMMI, CMMC, and ISO certifications. Valiant is a multi-year Washington Business Journal Best Places to Work winner, and our growth and cyber leadership have been recognized by Washington Technology, Northern Virginia Technology Council, and the Triangle Business Journal. We offer strong benefits, rewards for earning industry certifications, and room to grow your career as we grow. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, our distributed workforce supports customers from coast to coast. We go where the stakes are highest, and the margin for error is zero. If you want meaningful work alongside talented professionals, apply today. Benefits Snapshot Valiant takes care of the people who support our customers, with real choices in coverage and real investment in your career. Eligible full-time employees receive: • A choice of medical plans, from an affordable HSA option to a full-featured PPO, with generous company contributions • Dental and vision coverage for you and your family • Company-paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance • Optional supplemental life, accident, and critical illness coverage to round out your protection • 401(k) retirement plan with company match • Paid time off that grows with your years of service, plus paid federal holidays • Paid certifications, professional development, and the Valiant University training portal • Flexible spending accounts and a wellness and fitness program • Referral bonuses when you help us bring great people to Valiant Benefit eligibility and plan details are subject to the terms of each plan and may change from time to time. The anticipated salary range for this position is $60,000 - $80,000. This range reflects Valiant Solutions' good-faith estimate of the base salary reasonably expected for this position upon hire, at the time of posting. The range has been established based on the scope of the role, market rates, and internal equity. Where a candidate falls within the posted range will depend on job-related factors, including relevant skills, experience, qualifications, achievements, education, geographic location, applicable security clearance requirements, additional corporate responsibilities, and other legitimate, non-discriminatory business considerations. The posted range does not guarantee an offer at any particular salary. In addition to base salary, this position includes the benefits described above. Remote Work Policy (Remote and Hybrid Positions Only) 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 aligns with those of their coworkers and Valiant's clients. In alignment with Valiant's inclusive and engaging environment, cameras are encouraged and can be required to be on during virtual video conferences. 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 (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Valiant Solutions provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact hr@valiantsolutions.com. Physical Demands Sitting or standing at a desk for prolonged periods and consistently operating 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. #LI-BW1

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Valiant Solutions is seeking a Cybersecurity Threat Analyst to join our rapidly growing and innovative cybersecurity team!
Location: Wright Patterson Air Force Base Dayton, OH
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
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
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.

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