Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst

Valiant Solutions is seeking multiple Senior Cyber Threat Intelligence Analysts to join our rapidly growing and innovative cybersecurity team!

Named one of the in the Washington DC area for 11 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!

These positions allows for 100% 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.

U.S. Citizenship is required due to federal contract obligations, along with the ability to successfully pass a federal background investigation.

Required Experience

• 8 years experience in conducting in-depth analysis of cyber threats, including malware, phishing campaigns, and other attack vectors. This involves identifying patterns, trends, and indicators of compromise (IOCs) to understand threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
• 8 years experience in collecting and aggregating threat intelligence from various sources, such as open-source intelligence (OSINT), dark web forums, and commercial threat intelligence feeds. This includes evaluating the credibility and relevance of intelligence sources and identifying actionable intelligence for the organization.
• 8 years experience in producing high-quality written and oral reports, briefings, and presentations to communicate threat intelligence findings, assessments, and recommendations to stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• 5 years working in an office environment with technical IT personnel.
• 5 years of experience with Microsoft Office Tools such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and OneNote
• 5 years of experience using cybersecurity tools and technologies for threat intelligence analysis, such as threat intelligence platforms (TIPs), security information and event management (SIEM) systems, and malware analysis tools.
• Bachelor s degree in Cybersecurity is preferred
• Security + is required, and Network + or equivalent is preferred

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth analysis of cyber threats including malware, phishing campaigns, and other attack vectors to identify patterns, indicators of compromise (IOCs), and adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
• Aggregate and evaluate threat intelligence from diverse sources such as open-source intelligence (OSINT), dark web forums, and commercial feeds to identify relevant and actionable insights for the organization.
• Produce high-quality written reports, executive briefings, and presentations to effectively communicate threat intelligence assessments and recommendations to technical teams and leadership stakeholders within 24 hours or sooner of the request.
• Collaborate closely with IT personnel in a dynamic office environment to support proactive threat identification, risk mitigation, and incident response efforts.
• Utilize cybersecurity tools and platforms including Threat Intelligence Platforms (TIPs), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems, and malware analysis tools to conduct threat research and enrich investigative findings. (e.g. Mandiant Threat Intelligence)
• Map TTPs to the MITRE ATT&CK framework to aid in correlation to attack vendors with specific threat actors.
• Maintain proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and OneNote) for drafting reports, visualizing data, and delivering professional-grade documentation.
• Utilize SharePoint to efficiently manage, organize, and share documents, collaborate on team projects, and track tasks in a user-friendly environment.
• Support the continuous improvement of threat intelligence processes and capabilities in alignment with cybersecurity best practices and organizational goals.
• Leverage a strong foundational knowledge in cybersecurity, supported by industry certifications such as Security+ (required) and Network+ (preferred), to inform threat assessments and strategic planning.
• Must be a team player and have a proven track record of being able to collaborate with other cybersecurity teams.

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 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 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