Valiant Solutions, LLC

Position Description Valiant Solutions is seeking a DevSecOps Engineer (Ansible/Terraform) to join our rapidly growing and innovative cybersecurity team! Do you have experience in IT security and a strong background in DevOps/development, Writing Ansible Playbooks, and Terraform scripts? Do you have experience With the Elastic Stack? This is your opportunity to join a busy Security Engineering team delivering cutting-edge solutions to a fantastic Government client. A solid foundation with Linux/UNIX operating systems and scripting experience is key for this challenging and rewarding role. You will join a team supporting a large and mature Elastic Stack implementation, based on security analytics and compliance use case. Our client’s solution recently won an Elastic award for innovation, and we’re looking to expand the team to continue on this successful trajectory. In addition to supporting the Elastic platform, you will support numerous security orchestration efforts to interconnect tools and to automate security processes. Your role will involve the development of log parsers, custom Kibana visualizations and dashboards, custom alerting, and documentation. It’s a great opportunity to forge log engineering with data analytics. Grabbing your attention? Apply to speak to our team and learn more! This DevSecOps team is responsible for developing a wide range of security and infrastructure solutions in the cloud and on-premises data centers. We are seeking a motivated individual as this team is constantly evolving and is currently evolving cloud security solutions in AWS. To be successful in this role you’ll be passionate about what you do and will be able to work autonomously to engineer your way out of problems. The successful candidate will have proven experience in automating manual IT infrastructure and security processes and will have a proven track record of learning new technologies. Named one of the Best Places to Work in the Washington DC area for 12 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! This position allows for 100% remote work. Remote work requires a high level of trust in our employees, and we strictly adhere to the details outlined in our Remote Work Policy below. Must-Have Experience: - 5+ years of IT experience - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or other related scientific or technical field, or at least 8 years of IT experience and no degree requirement - 6+ years of development experience. This experience must include full-time development on Linux/UNIX platforms and will involve the use of bash scripting, Python, or Ruby. - 3+ years of Ansible and Terraform experience. The successful candidate will have proven experience developing Ansible Playbooks and Roles and will have written Terraform code to implement configuration within the AWS cloud service provider layer and within operating systems. - 4+ years of AWS experience. The successful candidate will have experience working with Amazon Web Services, either deploying or accessing AWS services and applications that run in AWS. This experience must have included significant AWS API automation. - 2+ years of Jenkins (or similar CI/CD) experience: Advanced-level Jenkins experience (building/maintaining pipelines). Solid understanding of CI/CD processes, with proven experience building and automating jobs. - 2+ years of Ruby Development experience. The successful candidate will have experience scripting Ruby to integrate with operating systems and various tool APIs Strongly Preferred Experience: - Security Engineering: Broad mix of security expertise in areas such as: SIEM integration, and implementation of technology mechanisms to protect the Confidentiality, Availability, and Integrity of information systems. - Strong experience with systems administration: The successful candidate must have experience with Windows and Linux/UNIX server operating systems. You will understand permissions in both OS types and be familiar with authentication mechanisms. - Networking engineering experience (Routing & Switching): The successful candidate will be experienced with static routing, EIGRP, and OSPF routing protocols and must be experienced with TCP/IP and IP subnetting. The successful candidate will be experienced working in a mid to large environment and will be able to work with minimal direction. - Experience with source code management: The successful candidate will be very knowledgeable with Git, GitHub, and with repository management tools such as Artifactory. - 2+ years of Elastic Stack experience. The successful candidate will have proven experience deploying and managing Elastic Stack/ELK clusters. This includes experience configuring Elasticsearch, logstash, and kibana. Responsibilities: - Writing Ansible and Terraform to expand and automate a large Elastic Stack implementation - Scripting in Python or Ruby to automate tool integration and processes - Automating the development of security controls, including firewall rules and policy and IPS policy. - Automating new integration with the Elastic Stack - SOAR automation - Developing custom enhancements to COTS tools to improve their functionality and enrich data. - Automating server configuration for security, including logging, key changes, and system hardening. - Automate and enhance CI/CD pipelines and environments. - Automating the implementation of security controls in Amazon Web Services (AWS) via the AWS API. - Build out auto-provisioning and auto-scaling of security infrastructure. - Developing security enhancements to improve the security posture of our Government clients. Building blue team defenses to detect and block the adversary. Do you have experience in IT security and a strong background in DevOps/development, Writing Ansible Playbooks, and Terraform scripts? Do you have experience With the Elastic Stack? This is your opportunity to join a busy Security Engineering team delivering cutting-edge solutions to a fantastic Government client. A solid foundation with Linux/UNIX operating systems and scripting experience is key for this challenging and rewarding role. You will join a team supporting a large and mature Elastic Stack implementation, based on security analytics and compliance use case. Our client’s solution recently won an Elastic award for innovation, and we’re looking to expand the team to continue on this successful trajectory. In addition to supporting the Elastic platform, you will support numerous security orchestration efforts to interconnect tools and to automate security processes. Your role will involve the development of log parsers, custom Kibana visualizations and dashboards, custom alerting, and documentation. It’s a great opportunity to forge log engineering with data analytics. Grabbing your attention? Apply to speak to our team and learn more! This DevSecOps team is responsible for developing a wide range of security and infrastructure solutions in the cloud and on-premises data centers. We are seeking a motivated individual as this team is constantly evolving and is currently evolving cloud security solutions in AWS. To be successful in this role you’ll be passionate about what you do and will be able to work autonomously to engineer your way out of problems. The successful candidate will have proven experience in automating manual IT infrastructure and security processes and will have a proven track record of learning new technologies. Must-Have Experience: - 5+ years of IT experience - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or other related scientific or technical field, or at least 8 years of IT experience and no degree requirement - 6+ years of development experience. This experience must include full-time development on Linux/UNIX platforms and will involve the use of bash scripting, Python, or Ruby. - 3+ years of Ansible and Terraform experience. The successful candidate will have proven experience developing Ansible Playbooks and Roles and will have written Terraform code to implement configuration within the AWS cloud service provider layer and within operating systems. - 4+ years of AWS experience. The successful candidate will have experience working with Amazon Web Services, either deploying or accessing AWS services and applications that run in AWS. This experience must have included significant AWS API automation. - 2+ years of Jenkins (or similar CI/CD) experience: Advanced-level Jenkins experience (building/maintaining pipelines). Solid understanding of CI/CD processes, with proven experience building and automating jobs. - 2+ years of Ruby Development experience. The successful candidate will have experience scripting Ruby to integrate with operating systems and various tool APIs Strongly Preferred Experience: - Security Engineering: Broad mix of security expertise in areas such as: SIEM integration, and implementation of technology mechanisms to protect the Confidentiality, Availability, and Integrity of information systems. - Strong experience with systems administration: The successful candidate must have experience with Windows and Linux/UNIX server operating systems. You will understand permissions in both OS types and be familiar with authentication mechanisms. - Networking engineering experience (Routing & Switching): The successful candidate will be experienced with static routing, EIGRP, and OSPF routing protocols and must be experienced with TCP/IP and IP subnetting. The successful candidate will be experienced working in a mid to large environment and will be able to work with minimal direction. - Experience with source code management: The successful candidate will be very knowledgeable with Git, GitHub, and with repository management tools such as Artifactory. - 2+ years of Elastic Stack experience. The successful candidate will have proven experience deploying and managing Elastic Stack/ELK clusters. This includes experience configuring Elasticsearch, logstash, and kibana. Responsibilities: - Writing Ansible and Terraform to expand and automate a large Elastic Stack implementation - Scripting in Python or Ruby to automate tool integration and processes - Automating the development of security controls, including firewall rules and policy and IPS policy. - Automating new integration with the Elastic Stack - SOAR automation - Developing custom enhancements to COTS tools to improve their functionality and enrich data. - Automating server configuration for security, including logging, key changes, and system hardening. - Automate and enhance CI/CD pipelines and environments. - Automating the implementation of security controls in Amazon Web Services (AWS) via the AWS API. - Build out auto-provisioning and auto-scaling of security infrastructure. - Developing security enhancements to improve the security posture of our Government clients. Building blue team defenses to detect and block the adversary. 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 EmployeesValiant contributes 25% towards Health Coverage for Family and Dependents100% Paid Short Term Disability and Life Insurance Policy for Full-time Employees100% Paid Certifications401K Matching up to 4%Paid Time OffPaid Federal Holidays Wellness & Fitness ProgramValiant University – Online Education and Training PortalFSA programs for: Medical Costs, Dependent Care, Transit, and ParkingReferral Bonuses The salary range for this position is a general guideline and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. It has been benchmarked in relation to the scope of the role, market rate, and internal equity. The salary for this role is expected to be in the $150,000 - $165,000 range. Where a candidate falls within the band can be determined based on one or more of the following: skillset, experience level, achievements, education, geographic location, security clearance, involvement in corporate tasks, and other non-discriminatory factors. In addition to the base salary, this role will include benefits as described above. Valiant reserves the right to adjust the salary range, experience requirements, and position responsibilities at any time without prior notice. 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, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or veteran status, in accordance with applicable 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. #LI-LH1

Valiant Solutions is seeking an experienced Business Development Executive to set strategy and drive growth in the Defense and Intelligence markets. This is a critical, high-impact role responsible for shaping and implementing growth strategies and leading efforts to secure large, full and open contracts. The ideal candidate has demonstrated experience leading teams, building robust strategies, and winning large, mission-critical opportunities as a prime contractor in the DoD/Intel markets, particularly focusing on cyber solutions. A track record of success and a focus on growth is essential for this role. This is an opportunity to play a critical role in a rapidly expanding organization focused on delivering cutting-edge Cybersecurity and IT solutions. Named one of the Best Places to Work 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! This position allows for 100% remote work. Remote work requires a high level of trust in our employees, and we strictly adhere to the details outlined in our Remote Work Policy below. This role can be based in either of the following areas: Washington DC Metro or St. Louis, MO. What You’ll Do End-to-End Business Development: Own the entire BD lifecycle, from opportunity identification and teaming strategies through proposal submission, ensuring Valiant's growth within the Defense and Intelligence markets. Deliver Results, Not Just Plans: Actively participate in critical decisions throughout and tactical tasks needed to complete the capture. Engage Key Stakeholders: Use your established network and continuously build new ones within the DoD/Intel community. Present with Confidence: Gain an understanding of Valiant’s value proposition to technical and other decision-makers and industry partners, showcasing our solutions effectively. Develop and Execute Growth Strategies: Create and drive effective strategies to identify, qualify, and win large, full and open contracts. Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with proposal, capture, and technical teams, as well as partners and subcontractors, to develop tailored solutions that meet customer needs. Drive Capture Efforts: Lead capture teams and contribute to winning proposal strategies and execution. Be Hands-On: Perform both strategic and tactical activities to drive success, including direct contributions to content development and customer engagement. From crafting plans to performing proposal reviews, you are comfortable both behind the scenes and in front of customers. Market Intelligence: Provide insights of industry trends, competitive landscape, and government priorities to influence Valiant’s positioning. Deliver Results: Quickly generate new business opportunities and influence long-term growth strategies in the DoD/Intel sector. Build Relationships: Attend industry events, conferences, and meetings to build connections and uncover new opportunities. Exceed Performance Expectations: Demonstrate measurable impact within the first 6 months, including establishing meetings with key stakeholders, advancing capture opportunities, and contributing to proposal wins. What Makes You a Great Fit Hunter Mentality: You excel at initiating contact with federal decision-makers, converting connections into qualified opportunities. Self-Driven: You have a strong internal drive to meet and exceed sales goals without requiring oversight. Strategic and Tactical: You can provide strategic insight and complete tactical tasks throughout the capture process while communicating with the entire team. Resilient and Adaptive: You view setbacks as learning opportunities and maintain a positive, persistent attitude. Collaborative Spirit: You thrive in a team environment but maintain the discipline to work independently and meet objectives. No Task Too Small: Whether it's a strategic meeting or building a capture deck, you approach every task with the same level of commitment and attention to detail. Results-Oriented: You can demonstrate how your past actions directly contributed to winning contracts and growing market share. Required Qualifications and Experience U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain a Government Security Clearance. B.S./B.A. degree required 7+ years of experience in business development within the Defense and Intelligence community, focusing on information technology. Experience with cybersecurity solutions is strongly preferred. Demonstrated success in securing large, full and open federal contracts as a prime contractor within the DoD/Intel community. Strong connections with Defense and Intelligence decision-makers, including procurement, CIO, and CISO organizations. Experience with Key Contract Vehicles Comfortable developing sales collateral, managing pipeline data, and preparing capture and proposal materials. Experience leading capture teams and crafting effective market strategies. Able to confidently present to technical stakeholders, partners, and executive audiences. Desired Qualifications and Experience Strong ability to translate technical concepts into clear, compelling narratives. Proven success in capture management and proposal development. Familiarity with mission-critical solutions and emerging technologies in the Defense and Intel sectors. Familiarity with the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) and its implications for DoD contracting. Knowledge of the Shipley Business Development process and its application in federal contracting. Experience using tools such as Salesforce, GovWin, FPDS and USASpending. If you are a strategic, results-oriented leader who thrives in a hands-on role and is eager to drive measurable growth in the DoD/Intel markets, we want to hear from you! 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 EmployeesValiant contributes 25% towards Health Coverage for Family and Dependents100% Paid Short Term Disability and Life Insurance Policy for Full-time Employees100% Paid Certifications401K Matching up to 4%Paid Time OffPaid Federal Holidays Paid Time On – 40 hours to pursue innovationWellness & Fitness ProgramValiant University – Online Education and Training PortalReimbursement for Public Transit and ParkingFSA programs for: Medical Costs, Dependent Care, Transit, and ParkingReferral 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, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or veteran status, in accordance with applicable 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. #LI-JM1