Red Team Tester (Mid)

Valiant Solutions is seeking a Red Team Tester – Mid to independently perform authorized adversarial assessments of our government customer's systems, applications, networks, APIs, and cloud environments. You will develop and execute realistic attack scenarios aligned with the MITRE ATT&CK framework, identify exploitable attack paths that automated vulnerability scanning does not reveal, and evaluate how well defensive controls detect and respond. You will turn technical results into actionable findings and remediation recommendations, and you will guide less-experienced testers through technical mentoring and peer review.

Named one of the Washington Business Journal’s Best Places to Work every year since 2014, 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: Remote with ad hoc travel to the Washington DC Metro area.

This position allows for 100% remote work. Remote work requires a high level of trust in our employees, and we strictly adhere to the details outlined in our Remote Work Policy below. 

Required Clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance 

Eligibility Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required to obtain the necessary clearance for this position. 

Required Experience:

• At least 5 years of experience in the subject area.
• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.
• A senior industry professional certification such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience conducting penetration testing, red team assessments, or offensive security testing.
• Hands-on experience testing enterprise networks, applications, APIs, or cloud environments.
• Knowledge of common exploitation techniques and attack paths across Windows and Linux environments.
• Working knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK and penetration testing methodologies.
• Experience with tools such as Burp Suite, Nmap, Metasploit, Kali Linux, Wireshark, Nessus/Tenable, BloodHound, or comparable offensive security tools.
• Scripting experience in Python, PowerShell, Bash, or similar languages.
• Exposure to AWS cloud security testing.
• Additional offensive security certifications such as OSCP, PNPT, eJPT, CEH, or Security+.
• Experience translating technical testing results into well-supported findings and remediation recommendations.
• Familiarity with NIST SP 800-115.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and execute red team test scenarios consistent with the approved rules of engagement (ROE), scope, objectives, and testing methodology.
• Conduct reconnaissance, enumeration, exploitation, privilege escalation, lateral movement, persistence, and other authorized adversarial activities.
• Develop attack scenarios and tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) aligned with relevant threat actors and the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
• Conduct network, web application, API, identity and access, and cloud security testing as assigned.
• Evaluate combinations of vulnerabilities and configuration weaknesses to identify attack paths that automated vulnerability scanning may not reveal.
• Develop or modify scripts, tools, payloads, and testing techniques as each assessment requires.
• Document testing procedures, evidence, vulnerabilities, attack chains, risk, and remediation recommendations.
• Contribute to red team assessment plans and to preliminary and final assessment reports.
• Participate in purple team activities with defensive and security operations center (SOC) personnel to compare attacker activity with security telemetry, detections, and defensive response.
• Validate remediation actions and perform targeted retesting when required.
• Support less-experienced testers through technical guidance and peer review.
• Serve as a technical expert across multiple assessment assignments.
• Maintain knowledge of current adversary techniques, vulnerabilities, exploits, and offensive security technologies.

About Valiant Solutions

Valiant Solutions delivers cybersecurity and IT services to federal civilian, defense, and national security customers nationwide. We support the full cyber lifecycle, from secure system design and accreditation through AI-enabled operations, threat emulation, and continuous improvement, across classified and unclassified environments. Our work is independently certified for quality and security, including CMMI, CMMC, and ISO certifications.

Valiant is a multi-year Washington Business Journal Best Places to Work winner, and our growth and cyber leadership have been recognized by Washington Technology, Northern Virginia Technology Council, and the Triangle Business Journal. We offer strong benefits, rewards for earning industry certifications, and room to grow your career as we grow. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, our distributed workforce supports customers from coast to coast. We go where the stakes are highest, and the margin for error is zero. If you want meaningful work alongside talented professionals, apply today.

Benefits Snapshot

Valiant takes care of the people who support our customers, with real choices in coverage and real investment in your career. Eligible full-time employees receive:

• A choice of medical plans, from an affordable HSA option to a full-featured PPO, with generous company contributions
• Dental and vision coverage for you and your family
• Company-paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance
• Optional supplemental life, accident, and critical illness coverage to round out your protection
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off that grows with your years of service, plus paid federal holidays
• Paid certifications, professional development, and the Valiant University training portal
• Flexible spending accounts and a wellness and fitness program
• Referral bonuses when you help us bring great people to Valiant 

Benefit eligibility and plan details are subject to the terms of each plan and may change from time to time.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $130,000 to $142,000. This range reflects Valiant Solutions' good-faith estimate of the base salary reasonably expected for this position upon hire, at the time of posting. The range has been established based on the scope of the role, market rates, and internal equity. Where a candidate falls within the posted range will depend on job-related factors, including relevant skills, experience, qualifications, achievements, education, geographic location, applicable security clearance requirements, additional corporate responsibilities, and other legitimate, non-discriminatory business considerations. The posted range does not guarantee an offer at any particular salary. In addition to base salary, this position includes the benefits described above. 

Remote Work Policy (Remote and Hybrid Positions Only)

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 aligns 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, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Valiant Solutions provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact [email protected].

Physical Demands

Sitting or standing at a desk for prolonged periods and consistently operating 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.

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