Vulnerability Management Specialist

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.

Join the SkyePoint team and become part of a highly skilled, professional workforce dedicated to delivering mission-critical solutions. Our exceptional technical experts provide innovative services and solutions to federal agencies, making a meaningful impact every day. At SkyePoint, we value top talent and foster an environment where your ideas and contributions truly matter. Be part of a team that values excellence and rewards innovation—your future starts here!

This is a contingent position based upon customer approval.

SkyePoint Decisions is seeking a Vulnerability Management Specialist 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 is located in Beltsville, MD and will be onsite 5 days a week. No hybrid/telework allowed. 

Responsibilities:

• Conduct Vulnerability Scans and Assessments: Perform ad-hoc scans on networks, operating systems, and applications using automated tools detect security weaknesses.
• Analyze and Prioritize Vulnerabilities: Review scan results, analyze potential impacts on business operations, and prioritize vulnerabilities based on risk and severity ratings.
• Coordinate Remediation Efforts: Collaborate with IT, and other technical teams to develop and implement effective remediation plans, such as patch management or configuration changes.
• Track and Document Findings: Maintain detailed records of identified vulnerabilities, assessment results, and remediation actions using tracking systems to quantify program effectiveness and ensure accountability.
• Manage vulnerability lifecycle: Oversee the entire lifecycle of vulnerability, from discovery to closure, using structured processes.
• Monitor and Stay Updated: Continuously monitor the threat landscape, stay current with the latest security threats and emerging vulnerabilities (e.g., CVE databases), and tune detection signatures to improve identification.
• Report to Stakeholders: Generate detailed reports and communicate vulnerability findings, risk levels, and remediation status to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including management and compliance officers.
• Develop and Enforce Policies: Contribute to the creation and maintenance of vulnerability management policies, procedures, and standards to ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
• Support Incident Response: Assist in investigating and resolving security incidents, providing expertise on vulnerability exploitation and mitigation.
• Deliver technical Subject Matter Expertise: Deliver technical support and training to end-users and internal teams, fostering a knowledgeable user base. Maintain comprehensive documentation of system configurations, procedures, and change management activities.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of relevant experience. An additional 4 years of relevant experience may be substituted in lieu of the degree requirement.
• Currently possess one of the following certifications:
  • CAP; CASP+ CE; CCISO; CCNA-Security; CISM; CISSP (or Associate); CND; CSSLP; CySA+ ; GICSP; GSEC; GSLC; Security+ CE; SSCP; PPDA; Agile IC; SNOW App Dev
• Experience in technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, risks, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems.
• Skilled at performing analysis at all levels of total system products to include concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance, and disposal.
• Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with various teams.
• Detail-oriented and organized with strong follow-up skills.
• U.S. citizenship required. 
• Active Secret security clearance required.
  • The ability to obtain a final Top-Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility.

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.

• Flexible Work Environment

Compensation:

Salary Range: $100,000-$116,000

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.