Sentinel Engineering Lead - Valiant Solutions, LLC

Position Description

Valiant Solutions is seeking a Sentinel Engineering Lead in the Washington DC area to join our rapidly growing and innovative cybersecurity team!

As a Sentinel Engineering Lead, you will be responsible for the configuration, operations, and maintenance of our clients Sentinel platform(Federal Government customer), a critical component of their cybersecurity infrastructure. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the platform meets the organization's security requirements and effectively detects and responds to threats. Additionally, you will drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the platform's capabilities and scalability, while staying abreast of emerging technologies and industry best practices.

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:

• US Citizenship and the ability to obtain a federal clearance, up to a Top Secret clearance.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in a similar role.

• Experience and proficiency in KQL.
• Knowledge of the Azure Sentinel components.
• Knowledge and familiarity with different security attack vectors and means of protection.
• Experience with Azure Sentinel SIEM platform.
• Intermediate PowerShell experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Cloud Technologies such as Azure, M365 Defender, Azure, Active Directory, and Exchange Online.
• Basic support experience with Networking and Storage
• Ability to work in a dynamic work environment and ability to coordinate and perform

multiple assignments.

• Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated experience working independently to resolve complex issues.
• Relevant industry certifications, including, but not limited to Microsoft Certified Security

Operations Analyst, Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect Expert, Microsoft Identity and Access Administrator or other relevant certifications.

• Experience configuring Sentinel data connectors
• Experience developing and managing custom Sentinel data connectors.
• Experience designing, configuring, and managing custom Sentinel workbooks
• Experience designing, configuring, and managing Sentinel analytics rules and automation playbooks.
• Experience designing and implementing RBAC across various Sentinel resources.

Responsibilities:

• Configuration, operation, and maintenance of the Sentinel platform.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and define technical specifications for platform enhancements.
• Ensure the platform aligns with the organization's security policies, compliance standards, and business objectives.
• Oversee the implementation of new features, enhancements, and integrations to improve the platform's effectiveness.
• Conduct code reviews, provide technical guidance, and mentor team members to maintain high coding standards and best practices.
• Monitor platform performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement optimizations to enhance reliability and scalability.
• Work closely with DevOps teams to automate deployment processes and ensure seamless platform updates.
• Stay informed about emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and industry trends to guide platform development and threat detection strategies.
• Collaborate with incident response teams to analyze security incidents and refine alerting and response capabilities.
• Provide regular updates and reports to senior management on platform performance, key metrics, and ongoing initiatives.

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.