{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"e92ee3d8b01de2e75164200b","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e92ee3d8b01de2e75164200b","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e92ee3d8b01de2e75164200b","title":"Detection Engineer (Cloud)","description":"Position Description:\nValiant Solutions is seeking a Secret-cleared Detection Engineer (Cloud) to join our rapidly growing and innovative cybersecurity team!\n\nThe Detection Engineer will be responsible for the design, development, and implementation of advanced detection capabilities 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.\n\nNamed 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!\n\nLocation: This position is 100% onsite in Charleston, SC.\n\nClearance Required: Active Secret\n\nEducation 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.\n\nCertification Required: DoD 8570 IAT Level II and DoD 8140 CSSP-specific certification.\n\nRequired Experience:\n5+ years of experience working in a Cloud CSSP, SOC, or similar environment.\n2+ years of experience with signature development, detection logic creation, and optimization on multiple platforms.\nTechnical expertise in major cloud provider security models, services, and logs (Gov. 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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.\n\nPhysical Demands\nSitting 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.\n\nAuthorization to Share Resume and Personal Information\nBy 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. 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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.\n\nNamed 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!\n\nLocation: This position is 100% onsite in Charleston, SC.\n\nClearance Required: Active Secret\n\nEducation Requirement: Bachelor’s Degree Area(s) of Study of relevant discipline and 5 years of experience. 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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.","datePosted":"2026-08-03T13:15:37.309Z","dateModified":"2026-08-03T13:15:37.309Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Valiant Solutions","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Charleston","addressRegion":"SC","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"e92ee3d8b01de2e75164200b"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e92ee3d8b01de2e75164200b"}}