Lead Security Engineer
Position Description
Valiant Solutions is seeking a Lead Security Engineer to join our rapidly growing and innovative cybersecurity team!
The Lead Security Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise security solutions that strengthen the organization's cybersecurity posture and advance Zero Trust maturity. The Lead Security Engineer develops technical solutions to address security risks, integrates security into CI/CD pipelines, supports compliance with HHS requirements, and builds dashboards that measure security performance and Zero Trust maturity. Familiarity with CDM, infrastructure as code, and modern security platforms such as Splunk, Tenable, Tanium, and CrowdStrike is essential.
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.
Required Experience:
- Must hold an industry-recognized certification (CISSP, CAP, CEH, Security+).
- At least 8 years of enterprise security architecture, security engineering, and system administration experience (required).
- 2 to 3 years of cloud security experience (required).
- Familiarity with CDM and DevOps concepts, including CI/CD and infrastructure as code.
- Experience operating enterprise security tools such as EDR, SIEM, and vulnerability scanners.
- Experience advancing Zero Trust maturity across enterprise environments.
Responsibilities:
- Operate and maintain security tools, including EDR, SIEM, web application firewalls, and vulnerability scanners.
- Provide technical solutions to address vulnerability findings and security gaps during the system development process.
- Architect Zero Trust solutions and advance Zero Trust maturity using tools such as Splunk, Tenable, Tanium, and CrowdStrike.
- Integrate security requirements into DevSecOps and CI/CD pipelines using infrastructure as code.
- Build dashboards that show security and Zero Trust maturity metrics.
- Analyze design requirements and confirm that systems meet them.
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 In