Overview:

SkyePoint Decisions is a leading Cybersecurity Architecture and Engineering, Critical Infrastructure and Operations, and Applications Development and Maintenance IT service provider headquartered in Dulles, Virginia with operations across the U.S. We provide innovative enterprise-wide solutions as well as targeted services addressing the complex challenges faced by our federal government clients. Our focus is on enabling our clients to deliver their mission most efficiently and effectively anytime, anywhere, securely. We combine technical expertise, mission awareness, and an empowered workforce to produce meaningful results.

As a SkyePoint employee you will be given the opportunity to support some of our nations most critical information systems by utilizing not only your existing cybersecurity skills and talents, but those that you will learn in your new role. In your new role as a cyber security professional, you will protect our customers most sensitive data and complex systems from all forms of threats including cyber-attacks, insider threats, rogue network devices, and malicious software and applications. You will work with a team of like-minded professionals to share and collaborate upon your ideas to improve the cybersecurity infrastructure, architecture, and configuration deployments. Your ideas and contributions will matter.

This is a contingent position based upon customer approval.

Skyepoint Decisions is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst to support the Diplomatic Security Cyber Mission (DSCM) program providing leading cyber and technology security experience to enable innovative, effective, and secure business processes.

This position will work a rotating hybrid schedule in Rosslyn, VA. WEEK 1 - 2 days onsite, 3 days remote WEEK 2 - 3 days onsite, 2 days remote.

In this role, you will:

• Support the Security Standards & Baselines (SSB) section within the Technology, Innovation, and Engineering (TIE) Office.
• Identify and provide solutions to enhance and/or streamline processes and automate work flow.
• Need to have a strong technical background and expertise in various areas of cybersecurity.
• Promote awareness of security issues among management and ensure sound security principles are reflected in organizations visions and goals.
• Communicate complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including senior management.
• Possess strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities to guide the organization in making informed security decisions.
• Perform extensive research and documentation of security threat vectors.
• Provide guidance and coaching to team members.
• Create bulletins, alerts, and/or advisories related to published or developmental standards and/or security principal documents.
• Ensure that rigorous application of information security/information assurance policies, principles, and practices are implemented in the delivery of all IT services.
• Evaluate a wide array of existing, new, modified, and/or emerging technologies and develop recommended security configuration baselines documents that implement Departmental policy, technical security solutions, and industry best practices in alignment with Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) as much as possible.
• Respond to various technical and policy questions from a wide range of customers/users with guidance and clarifications.
• Promote awareness of cybersecurity standards and principles among the customer stakeholders, coworkers, and the Department users.
• Collaborate with fellow team members and various internal and external stakeholders to share information and knowledge to establish and maintain a productive line of communication.
• Streamline processes to improve efficiency of Mission goals.
• Manage information and updates in SharePoint repositories.
• Keep awareness of items involving fellow team members to provide back up support and coverage as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience. An additional 4 years of experience will be considered in lieu of degree/education.
• Either possess or obtain prior to start date ONE of the following certifications: CASP+ CE; CCNA-Security; CISSP (or Associate); CND; CSSLP; CySA+; GICSP; GSEC; Security+ CE; SSCP.
• Experience developing and executing research plans.
• Experience working with Windows Server on an enterprise level.
• Experience managing Active Directory in a multi-domain environment.
• Experience working with server/application virtualization on an enterprise.
• Great business acumen, team orientated and strong customer service skills
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Active Secret security clearance.
  • Ability to obtain a final Top Secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with process automation highly desired.
• Technical writing skills.
• Engineering/maintaining database infrastructure including SQL and Oracle.
• Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS), Azure, Active Directory.
• Developing and managing virtualized IT systems.
• Networking technologies.
• Configuration and/or administrating enterprise mobile device deployments.
• Experience working with Red Hat Enterprise Linux servers on an enterprise level.

What We Can Offer You:

• At SkyePoint, we go B.I.G. (beginning in GRATITUDE) by recognizing all we have and giving back to our employees, families, and communities. It instills a positive mindset that permeates all we do. By beginning in gratitude, SkyePoint can continue to spread living in gratitude each day.
• Great Benefits: Several insurance options including HMO and High Deductible plans with Health Savings Accounts [HSAs], Flex Spending Accounts [FSAs], Full Dental Plans, ST/LT Disability, Life Insurance, floating federal holiday options, and 401k matched
• Certificate Incentive Program: To promote professional development, we recognize and reward employees who obtain new certifications aligned with business needs.
• SkyePoint DoD SkillBridge Industry Partner Fellowship Program

• Flexible Work Environment

Compensation:

Salary Range: $70,000-$85,000

The SkyePoint Decisions salary range for this position is a general guideline only. It represents an estimated range for this position and is just one piece of our total compensation package.

Salary at SkyePoint is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, work schedule, the candidates combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability, market data and business considerations.

In addition to a competitive salary, SkyePoint offers benefits including a certification incentive program, PTO, floating federal holiday options, several insurance options including HMO and High Deductible plans with Health Savings Accounts [HSAs], Flex Spending Accounts [FSAs], Full Dental Plans, Vision, ST/LT Disability, Life Insurance, and 401k matched.

SkyePoint Decisions is an established ISO 9001:2015 and ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certified small business and appraised at CMMI Level 3 for Services and Development. We possess a common vision of excellence and foster a collaborative team culture built upon individual performance and accountability. We invest in our people and systems to create value for our clients. It is the SkyePoint Way. We are grateful for the opportunity to work with exceptional people and give back to the communities we serve. Our employees value the flexibility at SkyePoint that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives.

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Skyepoint Decisions is a participating E-Verify Employer.

U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.