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.

This is a contingent position based upon customer approval.

As a SkyePoint employee you will be given the opportunity to support some of our nation’s 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 customer’s 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.

The qualified candidate will become part of the Department of State (DOS) Diplomatic Security Cyber Mission (DSCM) program providing leading cyber and technology security experience to enable innovative, effective and secure business processes.  The DSCM program encompasses technical, engineering, data analytics, cyber security, management, operational, logistical and administrative support to aid and advise DOS Cyber & Technology Security (CTS) Directorate.  This includes protecting a global cyber infrastructure comprising networks, systems, information, and mobile devices all while identifying and responding to cyber risks and threats.  Those supporting the DSCM program strive to leverage their expert knowledge and propose creative solutions to real-world cybersecurity challenges.    

The Mid-Level Engineer/Analyst role will be located in Beltsville, MD.  This role supports the Regional Cyber Security Officer (RCSO) Team.

• Assist RCSOs remotely and on-site in performing security assessments of classified, unclassified, networked telephone, building management, and other networked systems at assigned posts.
• Prior to and during cybersecurity assessments, monitor assigned posts’ compliance with established operating procedures for data access controls, storage, transmission, and destruction of data.
• Provide technical assistance to RCSOs in support of criminal, counterintelligence, and countermeasures cybersecurity investigations.
• Provide administrative assistance for any RCSO technology requests.
• Provide analytical support in reviewing RCSO generated reports for completion timeliness, accuracy and follow on coordination of corrective actions.
• Maintain security tools, RCSO Source assessment checklists, and related servers to include research, testing, and secure configuration of new hardware/software to meet constantly evolving cyber assessment needs.
• Provide remote scanning and data analysis for Posts systems and DOS programs in support of the RCSO Assessment process at overseas and domestic facilities.
• Provide analytical support in reviewing RCSO generated reports for completion timeliness, accuracy and follow on coordination of corrective actions.
• Manage RCSO travel, local operating fund budget and equipment budget based on a four-year refresh of hardware and software.
• Provide RCSO education planning and coordination of courses and specialized training to meet established program training goals.
• Conduct onsite planning, organization, and administration support for the RCSO In-Service Training (held periodically at both domestic and overseas locations).

To be considered for this position, you must minimally meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below:

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 2 years’ experience required. An additional 6 years of experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.
• Minimum of an active Secret clearance required.
• Possess CCNA Security, CND, CySA+, Security+ CE, GSEC or similar certification.
• Experience providing technical assistance in support of criminal, counterintelligence, and countermeasures cybersecurity investigations.
• Experience maintaining security tools and assessment checklists to include research, testing, and secure configuration of new hardware/software to meet constantly evolving cyber assessment needs.

What We Can Offer You - 

• 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

• SkyePoint DoD SkillBridge Industry Partner Fellowship Program

• SkyePoint Professional Growth Programs (Internal Training and Mentoring)

• Flexible Work Environment

SkyePoint Decisions is an established ISO 9001:2015 and ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certified small business and appraised at CMMI Level 3 (with SAM) for Services. 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.

Skyepoint Decisions is a participating E-Verify Employer. 

SkyePoint Decisions is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.