Detection Analyst (Elastic)

Valiant Solutions is seeking a Secret-cleared Detection Analyst (Elastic) to join our rapidly growing and innovative cybersecurity team!

The Detection Analyst should have expertise in Elastic to design, develop,  and implement detection mechanisms to identify cyber threats within a Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSSP) environment. The candidate will focus on creating and managing IDS/IPS signatures, log correlation rules, and other detection tools based on indicator lifecycle analysis. The Detection Engineer collaborates with Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) Watch Analysts and other teams to ensure timely and effective threat detection, adhering to CJCSM 6510.01B reporting requirements and supporting the CSSP’s mission to protect data across a wide spectrum of sources and locations.

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: This position is 100% onsite in Charleston, SC.

Clearance Required:  Active Secret 

Education Requirement: Bachelor’s Degree Area(s) of Study of relevant discipline and 5 years of experience.  OR,at least 8 years of experience working in a CSSP, SOC, or similar.

Certification Required:  DoD 8570 IAT Level II and DoD 8140 CSSP-specific certification

Required Experience:

• 5+ years of experience working in a CSSP, SOC, or similar environment.
• 2+ years of experience with signature development, detection logic creation and optimization on multiple platforms.
• Experience in threat detection engineering, threat hunting, or a related role with hands-on experience using the Elastic Stack, Kibana Query Language (KQL), Event Query Language (EQL), Elasticsearch Query Language (ES|QL) and/or Elastic Defend.
• Experience with threat intelligence platforms and indicator management.
• Proficient knowledge of detection creation and implementation processes.
• Expertise in IDS/IPS solutions, including signature development and optimization.
• Strong understanding of the indicator lifecycle, including initial discovery, development, operational maturity, and long-term sustainment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to solve complex problems independently.
• Preferred certifications: Elastic Certified Analyst; Elastic Certified SIEM Analyst, Elastic Certified Engineer.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and maintain custom, high-fidelity detection rules and logic in the Elastic Security platform specifically targeting adversary TTPs mapped to the MITRE ATT&CK® framework.
• Develop and prioritize risk-based alerting mechanisms to focus detection efforts on high-impact threats, aligning with organizational risk assessments.
• Analyze threat intelligence to create and refine detection mechanisms tailored to the customer’s environment.
• Validate and test detection rules to ensure accuracy, minimize false positive and benign positive matches, and enhance threat identification capabilities.
• Collaborate with DCO Watch Analysts to integrate detection mechanisms into monitoring and incident response workflows.
• Maintain and update detection tools and signatures in response to evolving threats, ensuring compliance with CJCSM 6510.01B and other applicable directives.
• Compile and maintain internal standard operating procedure (SOP) documentation for detection creation and implementation processes.
• Coordinate with reporting agencies and subscriber sites to align detection strategies with operational needs and threat intelligence.
• Participate in program reviews, product evaluations, and onsite certification evaluations to assess detection tool efficacy.
• Overtime may be required to support detection implementation or incident response actions (Surge).
• Up to 10% travel may be required.

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.