Cybersecurity Specialist

4 days ago


Arlington, Virginia, United States SkyePoint Decisions Full time
Cybersecurity Analyst Job Description

SkyePoint Decisions is seeking a highly skilled Cybersecurity Analyst to support the Diplomatic Security Cyber Mission (DSCM) program. As a Cybersecurity Analyst, you will provide 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. You will support the Security Standards & Baselines (SSB) section within the Technology, Innovation, and Engineering (TIE) Office. Your responsibilities will include identifying and providing solutions to enhance and/or streamline processes and automate workflow, promoting awareness of security issues among management, and ensuring sound security principles are reflected in organizations' visions and goals.

You will communicate complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including senior management. You will possess strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities to guide the organization in making informed security decisions. You will perform extensive research and documentation of security threat vectors, provide guidance and coaching to team members, and create bulletins, alerts, and/or advisories related to published or developmental standards and/or security principal documents.

You will ensure that rigorous application of information security/information assurance policies, principles, and practices are implemented in the delivery of all IT services. You will 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.

You will respond to various technical and policy questions from a wide range of customers/users with guidance and clarifications. You will promote awareness of cybersecurity standards and principles among the customer stakeholders, coworkers, and the Department users. You will 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.

You will streamline processes to improve efficiency of Mission goals. You will manage information and updates in SharePoint repositories. You will keep awareness of items involving fellow team members to provide back up support and coverage as needed.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 8 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, CCNP Security, CEH, CFR, CHFI, CISA, CISSP (or Associate), Cloud+, CND, CySA+, GCED, GCIH, GICSP, 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.
  • Demonstrated excellence in business acumen, team orientation and strong customer service skills.
  • U.S. citizenship required.
  • 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.

Flexible Work Environment:

We offer a flexible work environment that allows you to balance quality work and your personal life.

Compensation:

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.

Please be aware of recruiting scams and people claiming to be from SkyePoint Decisions. For more information, please see the Welcome Page of our Careers site.

Skyepoint Decisions is a participating E-Verify Employer.

U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.



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