High Speed Guard Engineer

Location: Springfield, VA, US

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Position Description

Valiant Solutions is seeking a Top Secret Cleared High Speed Guard Engineer to join our rapidly growing and innovative cybersecurity team!

 

As a High Speed Guard Engineer, you will together as a team to support transport and cybersecurity information technology (IT) services on multiple networks and security domains.

 

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: Onsite Springfield, VA.

 

Clearance Required:  Active Top Secret

 

Degree and Years of Experience: Bachelor's Degree in a Technical Field and eight (8) plus years of applicable experience

 

Required Experience

• Experience with EverFox High Speed Guards.DoD 8570 IAT Level II certified
• Experience working with Cross Domain Solutions and operationally supporting CDSs
• Experience developing systems, products, and/or processes based on a total systems perspective
• Experience with Linux operating systems; understanding of general operating system security practices, TCP/IP networking, and network security concepts

Responsibilities

• Collects requirements from stakeholders and determines best implementation solution
• Schedules/attends Technical Exchange Meetings (TEMs) to discuss/whiteboard design and implementation details
• Coordinates implementation approach and timeline with technical and project management staff
• Responds and resolves service outages, technical queries, and other system related issues
• Installs firmware updates on physical hardware components (i.e. DellEMC, SANs, switches, etc.)
• Monitors and troubleshoots the performance of Everfox/Forcepoint products
• Engineers, designs, and implements HSG rulesets

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.

 

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.