Tier 3 DCO Senior Analyst / Threat Hunter (Malware)

Valiant Solutions; South Carolina; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Valiant Solutions is seeking a Secret-cleared Tier 3 DCO Senior Analyst / Threat Hunter (Malware) to join our cybersecurity team onsite in Charleston, SC. The role leads complex incident response, conducts proactive threat hunting, and drives improvements to detections within a CSSP environment.

The position requires an Active Secret clearance, a Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity/engineering or mathematics with CS concentration, and DoD 8570 IAT Level II plus CSSP-specific certifications.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance required.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification.
• DoD 8140 CSSP-specific certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex incident response activities.
• Conduct proactive threat hunting.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and manage purple team exercises.
• Enhance detection and response capabilities.

Skills

Incident response

Threat hunting

Detection improvements

Operational leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity

Bachelor's Degree in Computer/Electrical/Electronics Eng or Math with CS concentration

Job description

Position Description

Valiant Solutions is seeking a Secret-cleared Tier 3 DCO Senior Analyst / Threat Hunter (Malware) join our rapidly growing and innovative cybersecurity team! Tier 3 DCO Senior Analyst / Threat Hunter (Malware) is responsible for leading complex incident response, conducting proactive threat hunting, and enhancing detection capabilities within a Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSSP) environment. The analyst oversees incident analysis, coordinates with internal and external stakeholders, leads purple team exercises, and drives improvements to detection and response capabilities. This position requires advanced expertise, operational leadership, and strict compliance with CJCSM 6510.01B standards. 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.

Location

This position is 100% onsite in Charleston, SC.

Clearance Required

Active Secret

Education Requirement

Bachelor’s Degree in Cybersecurity, Computer, Electrical, or Electronics Engineering, OR Mathematics with a concentration in computer science or equivalent

Certification Required

DoD 8570 IAT Level II and DoD 8140 CSSP-specific