Program Manager

Position Description

Valiant Solutions is seeking a Program Manager to join our rapidly growing and innovative cybersecurity team!

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’s Federal contract engagements, specifically supporting a civilian agency’s cybersecurity operations center. As a Program Manager, you should be able to execute with limited direction, anticipate customer needs and proactively support those needs, and be responsible for all project deliverables. The ideal candidate will have prior experience working with various technologies and be well-versed in the current state of Information Security for Government clients. The program manager must interface with federal employees and contractors to perform the required activities.

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 NINE years in a row!  If you are interested in learning more about Valiant and this opportunity, we invite you to apply now! 

This position is based in Fairmont, WV or Washington DC.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field required is strongly preferred 
• Possess and maintain one or more of the following certifications: PMP, PgMP, PfMP, PMI-ACP, PRINCE2 Practitioner, or CSP-SM (Scrum Alliance Certified Scrum Professional - ScrumMaster).  Equivalent industry certifications may be submitted for the above with prior approval.
• Possess and maintain one or more of the following certifications: CISSP, ISSAP, CCSP, CISM, CISA, GSLC, CCISO, CCAr, CCDE, CCIE, Axelos ITIL Master, or Axelos ITIL Strategic Leader (SL). Equivalent industry certifications may be submitted for the above with prior approval.
• 10 years of Information Technology Experience 
• Experience leading and managing a SOC
• Experience with industry-standard frameworks (ISO, NIST, PCI) and best practices
• Experience managing and providing guidance to the SOC team, maintaining SOC personnel shift schedules, and managing and increasing the effectiveness and efficiency of the SOC.  
• Experience leading the development of incident response plans and SOPs, the creation of customer reports, and the management of the identification, triage, and response of security events.
• Proven ability to form strong client relationships
• Excellent interpersonal, interviewing, analytical, and problem-solving skills to address variable situations
• Strong human relations, communication, supervisory, and time management skills
• Domain expertise and implantation experience providing best practices and recommendations to support the resolution of project challenges, both business and technical
• Proven experience leading and executing executive presentations, demonstrations, and reporting

• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, to communicate with department executives

Responsibilities:

• Perform cybersecurity operations management and project management
• Develop and maintain project plans and ensure project-defined deliverables are provided on time and have been quality reviewed (e.g., SOPs, Configuration Guides, Training Documentation, Project Schedules)
• Manage and oversee the SOC security functions, ensuring the organization has the right controls, tools, technology, and visibility to respond effectively to cybersecurity threats.
• Design, implement, and maintain security policies and procedures related to SOC operations and activities
• Lead and manage the SOC team, ensuring SOC functions such as access control, incident management, response, forensics, and reporting are well coordinated and managed.
• Provide resource scheduling roster. The roster shall demonstrate no gaps in service, even during personal emergencies or planned non-emergency resource time off.
• Responsible for team management, personnel scheduling, overall use of resources and initiating corrective action where required for the Cybersecurity Operations Center.
• Work with external stakeholders to understand operational needs and develop effective processes
• Maintain a current understanding of industry trends, emerging cyber threats, and new solutions that may impact the SOC environment
• Work with key stakeholders across the organization to ensure that the SOC aligns with business objectives, mission, and values by developing comprehensive SOC strategies and tactics

• 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 review and validation of all deliverables for SOC, IR, Threat Intelligence, Threat Hunting, and other customer-assigned activities
• Develop policies, instructions, standards, and procedures around security operation functions
• Provide Metrics and Artifacts supporting audit activities
• Analyze incident reporting and follow up with reporting sites to ensure a complete picture of the incident is available.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting to the client
• Keep federal leadership appraised of any incidents that could receive additional attention from leadership.
• Regularly research and recommend new technology trends or tools to bring on board while reviewing the effectiveness of existing tools to ensure that it aligns with existing cybersecurity risk standards. 

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.

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.