Threat Hunting and Research Architect

Valiant Solutions is seeking a Threat Hunting and Research Architect to join our rapidly growing and innovative cybersecurity team! We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Threat Hunting and Research Architect to support our client’s enterprise cybersecurity program.

Requirements

• Active Top Secret Clearance
• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field is preferred
• 10 years of experience leading 24x7x365 SOCs, including at least five (5) years managing hybrid environments that span both on-premises and cloud infrastructures.
• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity with a focus on threat research, threat hunting, or cyber defense analysis.
• 5+ years of experience working with Splunk
• 5+ years experience scripting in Python
• Experience working with Threat Intelligence Platforms such as MISP
• Experience designing tooling solutions to support threat intelligence and hunt programs
• 5+ years experience scripting in Python
• Demonstrated expertise with advanced threat detection techniques and TTP (tactics, techniques, and procedures) analysis.
• Experience supporting large enterprise SOC environments (on-premises and cloud-based).
• Familiarity with Zero Trust security architectures.
• Proficient in developing and using custom data analytics for threat detection.
• Strong working knowledge of cybersecurity tools and platforms (e.g., SIEM, threat intelligence platforms, endpoint detection).
• Experience using ticketing and incident management systems (e.g., ServiceNow).
• Strong communication and reporting skills with the ability to brief senior executives, CIOs, and technical teams.
• Experience leading or supporting cross-functional cyber teams.
• Related certifications (e.g., CISSP, GCIA, GCTI) preferred.

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
• Paid Time On – 40 hours to pursue innovation
• Wellness & Fitness Program
• 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