Cybersecurity Engineer (SSB)

Overview

 

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.

Responsibilities

SkyePoint Decisions is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer 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 Arlington, VA and will be onsite 5 days a week. No hybrid/telework allowed. 

 

Responsibilities:

• Support the Security Standards & Baselines (SSB) section within the Technology, Innovation, and Engineering(TIE) Office.
• Identify and provide solutions to enhance and/or streamline processes and automate work flow.
• Need to have a strong technical background and expertise in various areas of cybersecurity.
• Promote awareness of security issues among management and ensure sound security principles are reflectedin organizations’ visions and goals.
• Communicate complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including seniormanagement.
• Possess strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities to guide the organization in making informedsecurity decisions.
• Perform extensive research and documentation of security threat vectors.
• Provide guidance and coaching to team members.
• Create bulletins, alerts, and/or advisories related to published or developmental standards and/or securityprincipal documents.
• Ensure that rigorous application of information security/information assurance policies, principles, and practicesare implemented in the delivery of all IT services.
• Evaluate a wide array of existing, new, modified, and/or emerging technologies and develop recommendedsecurity configuration baselines documents that implement Departmental policy, technical security solutions,and industry best practices in alignment with Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security TechnicalImplementation Guide (STIG) as much as possible.
• Respond to various technical and policy questions from a wide range of customers/users with guidance andclarifications.
• Promote awareness of cybersecurity standards and principles among the customer stakeholders, coworkers,and the Department users.
• Collaborate with fellow team members and various internal and external stakeholders to share information andknowledge to establish and maintain a productive line of communication.
• Streamline processes to improve efficiency of Mission goals.
• Manage information and updates in SharePoint repositories.
• Keep awareness of items involving fellow team members to provide back up support and coverage as needed.

 

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years’ of relevant experience. An additional 4 years of experience will be considered in lieu of degree/education.
• Possess ONE of the following certifications:
  • CAP, CASP+ CE, CCISO, CCNA-Security, CISM, CISSP (or Associate), CISSP (or Associate), CND, CSSLP, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, GSLC, Security+ CE, SSCP, PPDA, Agile IC, SNOW App Dev.
• Experience with DISA STIG - Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG).
• 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 orient