Tier 1 SOC Analyst

Position Description

Valiant Solutions is seeking a 100% Remote Tier 1 SOC Analyst to join our rapidly growing team. Candidates can be considered for either of the following shifts:

Sunday - Wednesday 6AM - 4PM 

Wednesday - Saturday 12PM - 10PM

*Initial weeks of training will require core business hours of Mon-Fri 8am - 5pm ET before transitioning to the assigned shift time.

Candidates will join a fast-paced and creative team of incident response engineers, threat hunters, and forensic analysts focusing on the identification, interrogation, exploitation, and reporting of incidents for the enterprise. The incident analysis will be end-to-end including the network, underlying servers and infrastructure (physical and virtual) as well as the application and cloud.  Valiant Solutions is a rapidly growing small business that cares about its employees- we've been named one of the Best Places to Work in the DC area TEN years in a row! 

This position allows for 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. 

Position Description: As a Tier 1 SOC Analyst, you and your team will be responsible for manning a 24x7x365 coordination center and responding to all alerts, notifications, communications, and incident reports. Ensure reports are properly entered into the incident tracking system and coordinate with the reporting entity to understand the event and details fully. Be expected to have knowledge of cybersecurity incidents and anomaly analysis, be able to comprehend reports, and determine what additional information may be required. Follow established SOPs, policies, and other procedures for escalation and notification of Federal Leadership and reporting. The ideal candidate must have a strong understanding of Splunk SIEM and supporting forensic tools.

Qualifications:

• US Citizenship and must be able to pass a background investigation (up to Top Secret)
• 2 years of IT experience, including SOC or incident response experience 
• BS in Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field OR 3 additional years of relevant experience. 
• Must have one or more DoD Approved 8570 Certifications at Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level I certifications: (Security CE, A CE, CCNA-Security, CND, Network CE, SSCP, CAP, Cloud , GSLC, CySA , CASP CE, CISSP, and others)
• IDS monitoring and analysis, analyze network traffic, log analysis, prioritize and differentiate between potential intrusion attempts and false alarms
• Good understanding of system log information and what it means
• Strong understanding of enterprise networking (host-based firewalls, anti-malware, hids, IDS/IPS, proxy, WAF), Windows and Unix/Linux systems’ operations, TCP / IP protocols, experience providing analysis and trending of security log data
• Experience creating and tracking investigations to resolution
• Good understanding of vulnerability scanning tools such as Tenable Nessus, Tenable.IO, and Tenable.SC, QualysGuard, etc
• Experience with Endpoint security solutions, but not limited to FireEye Solutions, Antivirus Solutions, and EDR Tools, is preferred
• Experience composing security alert notifications
• Ability to concisely communicate events of a technical nature to incident responders to assist in the investigation and resolve computer security incidents
• Very strong spoken and written communication and organizational skills

Responsibilities:

• Perform incident response analysis to uncover attack vectors involving various malware, data exposure, phishing, and social engineering methods   
• Participate in the remediation of incidents and responses that are generated from live threats against the enterprise 
• Record and report all incidents per federal policy and legislation
• Create and track network incidents and investigations
• Monitor security events received through alerts from SIEM and other security tools.
• Revise alerts escalated by end users
• Carry out Level 1 triage of incoming issues (initial assessing the priority of the event, initial determination of incident to determine risk and damage, or appropriate routing of security or privacy data request)
• Carry out limited incident response to end users for low-complexity security incidents
• Maintain assigned ticket queue

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. 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, 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.