Cyber Analyst - Cyber Security Solutions Team

Company: SkyePoint Decisions
Location: Arlington
Posted on: March 19, 2023

Job Description:

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.
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. -Based in Rosslyn, VA. - This role supports the Cyber Security Solutions (CSS) Team. Position Description:

• Perform DOS community outreach to further Directorate cybersecurity mandates.
• Provide guidance to systems owners for compliance with DOS configuration standards and policies.
• Provide emerging technology analysis and trend reporting to CTS designated recipients.
• Provide Cloud, wireless, and mobile security expertise, device assessment, vulnerability analysis, and risk mitigation services.
• Research and formulate open source software innovations integration in support of DOS network modernization efforts using industry best practices for cost efficiency solutions.
• Participate in intra-agency working groups (e.g., the Committee on National Security Systems, Defense Information Systems Agency-Secret IP Router Network (DISA-SIPRNET), NSA, Smart phone working group, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), and Terrorist Threat Integration Center (TTIC)).
• Provide technical expertise and customer perspective on policy changes to DOS policy working groups (e.g., Cyber Security Policy Development Working Group (CSPD-WG) and Overseas Security Policy Board Working Group (OSPB-WG)).
• Facilitate the adoption of cyber and technological security solutions developed by CTS.
• Coordinate Enterprise-wide Common Control Documentation and provide technical expertise as needed to Department partners on proper implementation of NIST Common Controls.
• Provide technical responses and recommendations to ASKCTS Support Requests. Basic Qualifications- 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 4 years of experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.
  • Minimum of an active Secret security clearance required.
  • Possess CASP, CCNA, CISSP, CND, CySA+, GSEC, Security+ CE, GICSP, SSCP or Equivalent certification.
  • Efficient in developing requirements, workflow and systems analysis.
  • Proficient with correcting program errors.
  • Familiar with preparing operating instructions, can compile documentation of program development, and analyzes system capabilities. 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
    • SkyePoint DoD SkillBridge Industry Partner Fellowship Program
      • SkyePoint Professional Growth Programs
      • 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. As a federal contractor, SkyePoint is subject to any federal vaccine mandates or other customer vaccination requirements. All new hires are required to report their vaccination status. 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.

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