Valiant Solutions
Position Description Valiant Solutions is seeking a
SOC Project Manager
in the Washington DC Metro area to join our rapidly growing and innovative cybersecurity team!
Learn more about the general tasks related to this opportunity below, as well as required skills. Do you have a background leading SOC and Incident Response teams, along with maturing the tools and processes supporting SOCs? If so, this could be the perfect role for you! As the Security Operations Center (SOC) Project Manager, you and the team will be responsible for manning a 24x7x365 coordination center and responding to alerts, notifications, communications, and providing incident response activities. The candidate will support and lead a team of SOC analysts, threat hunters, threat intelligence specialists, and forensics SMEs. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will both lead the team and participate as a subject-matter expert. The successful candidate will have a technical background and prior experience leading large SOC teams successfully. This is a great opportunity to join our growing company in a role that involves leading SOC/IR operations and advancing the capabilities and processes that support them. 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 should expect to report onsite, but may allow 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. Minimum Requirements
Project Management Professional (PMP), in good standing Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), in good standing Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility (or able to obtain) 10 years of experience leading 24x7x365 SOCs, including at least five years managing hybrid environments that span both on-premises and cloud infrastructures 10 years of hands-on cybersecurity incident response experience within large-scale environments supporting 50,000 or more endpoints At least five years managing a federal vulnerability management program Experience across all five portions of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, and Recover) Ability to influence others and communicate effectively with executive leadership Experience in event triage, prioritization, and use of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) In-depth experience with processing and triage of security alerts from multiple sources, including Endpoint security tools, SIEM, email security solutions, CISA, Threat Intel Sources Experience with triage and resolution of SOC tasks such as vulnerability announcements, phishing email review, Tier 1 IR support, alert analysis Understanding of event timeline analysis and correlation between log sources Responsibilities
Manage the 24/7/365 SOC, including Vulnerability Management, Threat Intel, Forensics, and Threat Hunt teams Lead and assign staff to achieve SOC objectives Maintain and revise shift schedules Provide technical guidance to the SOC team Review performance metrics and improve SOC effectiveness Analyze security events and engineer detection methods Work with IT Security and SOC leadership to convert intelligence into detection Create and brief customer reports Participate in on-call rotation for after-hours issues Conduct security assessments and tabletop exercises Collaborate on detection rule development with incident response team Mentor SOC analysts and conduct training sessions Support SOC operations including alert review, analysis, triage, and incident management Analyze attack vectors and monitor security events Manage security incidents throughout their lifecycle Develop reports and support remediation activities About Valiant Solutions Valiant Solutions is a security-focused IT solutions provider with nationwide public clients. Recognized as a fast-growing company and a great place to work, we offer excellent benefits and career development opportunities. We are experiencing tremendous growth and seek talented individuals to join our team. We foster a dynamic environment that encourages professional growth and innovation. Benefits Snapshot Valiant pays 99% of Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for full-time employees; contributes 25% towards family coverage; provides paid short-term disability and life insurance; offers a 401(k) match, paid time off, holidays, and other benefits. Salary Range The estimated salary range is $140,000 - $170,000, based on experience, skills, and other factors. Benefits are included, and Valiant reserves the right to adjust the range and requirements as needed. Remote Work Policy Remote work requires a high level of trust. Employees must have a suitable workspace, be available during core hours, and disclose outside employment. Cameras are encouraged during virtual meetings. Equal Employment Opportunity Valiant Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. Physical Demands Prolonged sitting or standing, operation of a computer, occasional lifting under 20 pounds, and communication requirements. Accommodations can be provided for disabilities. Authorization Submitting your resume authorizes Valiant Solutions to share your information with affiliates and partners for employment consideration. Pre-employment discussions may require completing additional forms.
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SOC Project Manager
in the Washington DC Metro area to join our rapidly growing and innovative cybersecurity team!
Learn more about the general tasks related to this opportunity below, as well as required skills. Do you have a background leading SOC and Incident Response teams, along with maturing the tools and processes supporting SOCs? If so, this could be the perfect role for you! As the Security Operations Center (SOC) Project Manager, you and the team will be responsible for manning a 24x7x365 coordination center and responding to alerts, notifications, communications, and providing incident response activities. The candidate will support and lead a team of SOC analysts, threat hunters, threat intelligence specialists, and forensics SMEs. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will both lead the team and participate as a subject-matter expert. The successful candidate will have a technical background and prior experience leading large SOC teams successfully. This is a great opportunity to join our growing company in a role that involves leading SOC/IR operations and advancing the capabilities and processes that support them. 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 should expect to report onsite, but may allow 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. Minimum Requirements
Project Management Professional (PMP), in good standing Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), in good standing Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility (or able to obtain) 10 years of experience leading 24x7x365 SOCs, including at least five years managing hybrid environments that span both on-premises and cloud infrastructures 10 years of hands-on cybersecurity incident response experience within large-scale environments supporting 50,000 or more endpoints At least five years managing a federal vulnerability management program Experience across all five portions of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, and Recover) Ability to influence others and communicate effectively with executive leadership Experience in event triage, prioritization, and use of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) In-depth experience with processing and triage of security alerts from multiple sources, including Endpoint security tools, SIEM, email security solutions, CISA, Threat Intel Sources Experience with triage and resolution of SOC tasks such as vulnerability announcements, phishing email review, Tier 1 IR support, alert analysis Understanding of event timeline analysis and correlation between log sources Responsibilities
Manage the 24/7/365 SOC, including Vulnerability Management, Threat Intel, Forensics, and Threat Hunt teams Lead and assign staff to achieve SOC objectives Maintain and revise shift schedules Provide technical guidance to the SOC team Review performance metrics and improve SOC effectiveness Analyze security events and engineer detection methods Work with IT Security and SOC leadership to convert intelligence into detection Create and brief customer reports Participate in on-call rotation for after-hours issues Conduct security assessments and tabletop exercises Collaborate on detection rule development with incident response team Mentor SOC analysts and conduct training sessions Support SOC operations including alert review, analysis, triage, and incident management Analyze attack vectors and monitor security events Manage security incidents throughout their lifecycle Develop reports and support remediation activities About Valiant Solutions Valiant Solutions is a security-focused IT solutions provider with nationwide public clients. Recognized as a fast-growing company and a great place to work, we offer excellent benefits and career development opportunities. We are experiencing tremendous growth and seek talented individuals to join our team. We foster a dynamic environment that encourages professional growth and innovation. Benefits Snapshot Valiant pays 99% of Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for full-time employees; contributes 25% towards family coverage; provides paid short-term disability and life insurance; offers a 401(k) match, paid time off, holidays, and other benefits. Salary Range The estimated salary range is $140,000 - $170,000, based on experience, skills, and other factors. Benefits are included, and Valiant reserves the right to adjust the range and requirements as needed. Remote Work Policy Remote work requires a high level of trust. Employees must have a suitable workspace, be available during core hours, and disclose outside employment. Cameras are encouraged during virtual meetings. Equal Employment Opportunity Valiant Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. Physical Demands Prolonged sitting or standing, operation of a computer, occasional lifting under 20 pounds, and communication requirements. Accommodations can be provided for disabilities. Authorization Submitting your resume authorizes Valiant Solutions to share your information with affiliates and partners for employment consideration. Pre-employment discussions may require completing additional forms.
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