Position Description

Valiant Solutions is seeking a Junior Cybersecurity Quality Assurance Analyst to join our rapidly growing and innovative cybersecurity team for an opportuity in Suitland, MD!

As a Junior Cybersecurity Quality Assurance Analyst, you will be responsible for assisting with all activities involving quality assurance and compliance with applicable regulatory requirements. Valiant Solutions is a company that cares about its employees- we've been named one of the Best Places to Work in the Washington DC area TEN years in a row! If you are interested in learning more about Valiant and this opportunity, we invite you to apply now! 

Required Experience:

• Must be willing to work onsite in Suitland, MD
• Minimum 3 years of related experience 
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, Engineering, related degree or an additional two (2) years of relevant experience. 
• Strong documentation and reporting skills to ensure transparency and facilitate decision-making within the project team and stakeholders.
• Keen attention to detail to meticulously review project documentation, requirements, and test artifacts to identify potential discrepancies or inconsistencies. This helps prevent misunderstandings and ensures that testing efforts are aligned with project expectations and standards.
• Experience evaluating project requirements, identifying risks, and prioritizing efforts accordingly. 
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively communicate technical information to non-technical stakeholders and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with common security frameworks such as NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001, or CIS Controls
• Basic understanding of security assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities, assess security controls, and evaluate compliance with security policies and standards.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements related to cybersecurity and their implications for data protection and privacy.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting with all activities involving quality assurance and compliance with applicable regulatory requirements
• Conducts audits and reviews/analyzes data and documentation. 
• Provide insights into the quality of project deliverables and recommend strategies for improvement to enhance overall project success.
• Review and assess cybersecurity policies, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance with established standards and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in quality assurance activities to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of cybersecurity processes and procedures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement quality assurance methodologies and tools for cybersecurity assessments.
• Assist in the documentation and maintenance of quality assurance documentation, including test plans, test cases, and test results.
• Conduct regular reviews and audits of cybersecurity documentation and processes to identify areas for improvement and ensure alignment with industry best practices.
• Collaborate with team members to draft, write, format, edit, and critically evaluate corporate and program documents and presentations.
• Ensure support and protection of FIPS 199 High-Level Systems.

About Valiant Solutions

Valiant Solutions is a security-focused IT solutions provider with public clients nationwide. We are a HUBZone small business and we encourage all candidates who live in a HUBZone to apply. 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 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%

Wellness & Fitness Program

Paid Time Off

Paid Time On – 40 hours to pursue innovation

Valiant University – Online Education and Training Portal

Reimbursement for Public Transit and Parking

FSA programs for: Medical Costs, Dependent Care, Transit, and Parking

Referral 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, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sex stereotyping, gender identity, gender expression or transgender status), religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information/history or any other personal characteristic protected by 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.