Defensive Cyber Operations Analyst Intern

Position Description

Valiant Solutions is seeking a Secret-cleared Tier 1 DCO Watch Analyst to join our rapidly growing and innovative cybersecurity team!

The Tier 1 Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) Analyst will be responsible for the continuous monitoring and initial triage of security events within a Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSSP) environment. Work takes place on four ten-hour shifts (Sunday-Wednesday or Wednesday – Saturday).

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!

Location: This position is 100% onsite in Charleston, SC or Honolulu, HI

Shift: Four ten-hour shifts (Sunday - Wednesday or Wednesday - Saturday).

Clearance Required:  Active Secret 

Education Requirement: Bachelor’s Degree Area(s) of Study in a relevant technical discipline OR3+ years equivalent experience

Certification Required: DoD 8570 IAT Level II and CSSP-specific certifications, CND and 8140.

Required Experience:

• 3+ years of experience working in CSSP, SOC, or similar environment, OR, Bachelor’s degree in relevant technical field.
• Must have DoD 8570 IAT Level II and CSSP-specific certifications.
• Experience with Log Aggregation Tools (e.g., Splunk, Elastic, Sentinel) preferred.
• Experience with IDS/IPS, host-based, and operating system logging solutions.
• Knowledge of Incident Response methodologies and procedures strongly preferred.
• Experience with digital forensics, threat hunting, and/or incident response desired.
• Familiarity with CJCSM 6510.01B.
• Analytical ability and strong verbal and written communication skills required.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor network and host-based systems.
• Identify and validate of suspicious activities.
• Escalate security incidents as required.
• Provide support for foundational incident response procedures.
• Comply with established reporting requirements with accuracy and timelines.
• Assist in managing incident response by documenting and tracking details.
• Participate in training to develop familiarity with tools and processes.
• Support log correlation tasks using tools like Splunk, Elastic, and Sentinel.
• Assist in program reviews and product evaluations as directed
• Surge support may be required to support incident response actions.

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.