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Valiant Solutions

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201 - 500 employees

Founded 2005

🔒 Cybersecurity

🏛️ Government

Cybersecurity • Government • Information Technology

Valiant Solutions is a cybersecurity and IT services firm that specializes in securing the future by providing comprehensive and customized solutions to challenges faced by the Federal Government. With a focus on security engineering, operations, and strategic risk governance, the company addresses complex information security challenges through innovative application development and enterprise architecture. Recognized for its commitment to excellence, Valiant Solutions has been awarded numerous contracts and honors for its impactful contributions in the cybersecurity field.

📋 Description

• Provide engineering and technical expertise in PQC, PKI, and Automated Cryptographic Discovery and Inventory (ACDI) implementation. • Collaborate with stakeholders to define and refine PQC solution requirements. • Deliver analyses, recommendations, and staffing support to advance PQC program goals. • Develop engineering, implementation, and operations technical documents, schedules, and roadmaps. • Support modernization of cryptographic inventory management from manual to automated processes using COTS/GOTS ACDI tools. • Evaluate emerging technologies and provide recommendations to leadership. • Implement and operationalize the client's PQC technical solution in line with Department requirements. • Deploy ACDI capabilities to generate cryptographic inventories of quantum-vulnerable systems. • Conduct and document post-implementation evaluations to validate PQC solution effectiveness. • Securely integrate PQC and ACDI with existing Department services (CDM, VM, Zero Trust, etc.). • Prototype and test NIST-approved PQC algorithms and discovery tools. • Install and configure hardware/software replacements and upgrades for PQC transition. • Provide operations and maintenance (O&M) of the PQC solution (COTS, GOTS, SaaS). • Monitor solution health, performance, and availability; manage patching, upgrades, and optimization. • Maintain accurate solution inventories, secure configuration baselines, and user account validation. • Develop operational documentation including SOPs, playbooks, checklists, and user guides. • Provide after-hours technical support for planned and emergency maintenance. • Collaborate with SOC and other technical teams on incident response, process optimization, and integration. • Support PQC compliance with FISMA, NIST, and federal cybersecurity mandates. • Drive Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities, including POA&M management and A&A processes. • Prepare and maintain system security documentation (SSP, IRP, DRP, BIA, CP, etc.). • Support audits by providing evidence, coordination, tracking, and corrective actions. • Ensure ongoing risk management, continuous monitoring, and compliance with privacy and records management requirements.

🎯 Requirements

• 10+ years of experience performing engineering, technical, or program execution functions. • Bachelor’s degree in a related field. • Minimum certification: CISSP (or willingness to obtain within 3 months) • Strong technical expertise in systems security engineering. • Knowledge and practical experience with one or more of the following: Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) engineering and implementation. • Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) design, integration, and management. • Automated Cryptographic Discovery and Inventory (ACDI) technologies. • Understanding of risks associated with PQC, PKI, and ACDI (technical, schedule, integration, etc.). • Proficiency in engineering documentation, technical standards, and compliance with federal guidance. • Experience supporting security compliance, risk management, and RMF (NIST SP 800-53). • Excellent communication skills for working with government stakeholders, cross-functional teams, and technical groups.

🏖️ Benefits

• 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% • Paid Time Off • Paid Federal Holidays • Wellness & Fitness Program • Valiant University – Online Education and Training Portal • FSA programs for: Medical Costs, Dependent Care, Transit, and Parking • Referral Bonuses