Cybersecurity Project Manager

Valiant Solutions is seeking a Technical Cybersecurity Project Manager with advanced Splunk experience to join our rapidly growing and innovative cybersecurity team in the Washington DC Metro Area.

As the Cybersecurity Project Manager of the Advanced Analysis, Research, and Insider Threat Management Support Team, you will manage a team of Threat Intelligence Analysts, a Log Analyst, a Data Scientist, and a Splunk Analyst. You and your team will also provide guidance to the SOC team during investigative/incident needs and provide efficiencies to the SOC by creating dashboards as needed. This is a highly visible position that requires much interaction with the client, thus presentation skills are extremely critical. A well-rounded Cybersecurity background as well as advanced knowledge of Splunk Enterprise is mandatory with the ability to write custom queries on-the-fly as needed for investigative/incident needs.

Valiant Solutions is a company that cares about its employees- we've been named one of the in the Washington DC area TEN years in a row! If you are interested in learning more about Valiant and this opportunity, we invite you to apply now!

This position allows for 100% remote work, aside from an occational request to meet with the cusomter. Remote work necessitates a high-level trust in our employees and we strictly adhere to the details found below in our Remote Work Policy.

Qualifications:

• ship and the ability to obtain up to a Top Secret security clearance.
• 5+ years of experience responsible for assigning and managing task resources.
• Bachelor s of Science in Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, Engineering, or related degree OR an additional 3 (three) years of experience.
• To meet the DoD IAT Level III requirements, you must have one of the following active certifications: CASP+ CE, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP, GCED, GCIH, or CCSP.
• Experience managing a team of Information Security Engineers and Analysts.
• Advanced knowledge of Splunk Enterprise is mandatory with the ability to write custom queries on-the-fly as needed for investigative/incident needs.
• Knowledge of cyber threat, cyber intelligence analysis, and vulnerability management practices.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, to communicate with client executives.
• Knowledge of and experience with standard network logging formats, network management systems and network security monitoring systems, security information and event management, network packet analysis tools, and forensic analysis tools.
• Strong knowledge of incident management and problem management.
• Expertise with industry-standard frameworks (ISO, NIST, etc.).
• Knowledge of: Splunk (Advanced), Microsoft Advanced Threat Protection (ATP), Microsoft Exchange Online Protection, Netwitness, PaloAlto, Redseal, Webinspect, Wireshark, Tenable, and ForeScout, (MSS) tools (e.g. LookingGlass, FireEye and InfoBlox).

Responsibilities:

• Provide project management support following industry standards, frameworks, and methodologies to perform a variety of project management functions such as project plans (MS Project), work breakdown structure/schedules, and project timelines.
• Participate in routine and periodic status meetings with key customer personnel, at times on short notice, to convey the current status and risks presented.
• Ensure project progress, risks, issues, proposed resolutions, and deliverables for your team.
• Brief client executives about current issues, events, and pertinent information.
• Keep federal leadership appraised of any incidents that could receive additional attention from leadership.
• Responsible for team management, personnel scheduling, overall use of resources, and initiation of corrective action where required.
• Perform threat management, and threat modeling, identify threat vectors, and develop use cases for security monitoring.

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