Cyber Threat Detection Subject Matter Expert (SME)

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 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.

This is a contingent position based upon customer approval. 

Skyepoint Decisions is seeking a Cyber Threat Detection Subject Matter Expert (SME) 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 Beltsville, MD. WEEK 1 - 2 days onsite, 3 days remote WEEK 2 - 3 days onsite, 2 days remote.

In this role, you will:

• Work in a team environment with analysts and engineers to protect a global IT infrastructure against the most advanced threat actors!
• Develop content for cyber defense tools. 
• Manages SIEM rulesets, dashboards, and reports from within Splunk Enterprise Security to defend against state actors and other APTs.
• Develop signatures for Suricata, Zeek/Bro. Snort and potentially leading vendor cloud environments (Microsoft Azure/Google GCP, Amazon AWS)
• Provides new detection capabilities based on emerging threats, threat intelligence, and Red Team input.
• Assist in administering an active threat database, ensuring threat intelligence is ingested and consumed by our SIEM. 
• Provide Developer support in a 24x7x365 environment.
• Determine tactics, techniques, and procedures for intrusion sets.
• Provide reporting on detection development metrics.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 14 years of relevant experience; or a Master's degree and 12 years of experience. An additional 4 years of experience will be considered in lieu of degree.
• Must possess ONE of the following certifications or the ability to obtain before start date:

  • CASP+ CEZ, CCISOZ, CCNA Cyber Ops, CCNA-Security, CCNP Security, CEH, CFR, CISA, CISM, CISSP (or Associate), CISSP-ISSAP, CISSP-ISSEP, Cloud+, CySA+, GCED, GCIA, GCIH, GICSP, GSLC, SCYBER

• Expertise in large Splunk environments.
• Experience with Suricata, Zeek(Bro) and Snort rulesets.
• Exposure/experience to leading vendor cloud environments, ie: Microsoft Azure/Google GCP, Amazon AWS, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS) and Software as a Service (SaaS).
• Expertise in planning, implementation and usage of log aggregation and security analysis tools.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Incident Response Lifecycle and how it applies to cloud, legacy and hybrid environments.
• Assist in identifying remediation steps for cybersecurity events.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Proven ability to operate in a time sensitive environment. 
• Proven ability to communicate orally and written.
• Experience modifying Splunk ES searches, macros, and lookup tables.
• U.S. citizenship and an active Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain a final Top Secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Python and search syntax like Regex.
• Knowledge of network architecture, design and security.
• Knowledge of which system files (e.g., log files, registry files, configuration files)contain relevant information and where to find those system files.
• Knowledge of packet-level analysis using appropriate tools.
• Knowledge of intersection of on-prem and cloud-based technologies.
• Experience in developing and delivering comprehensive training programs. 
• Familiarity with the MITRE ATT&CK framework.

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: $122,000-$144,000

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 candidate’s 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.