Company 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.

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.

Position Details and Responsibilities

Skyepoint Decisions is seeking a Cyber Systems 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.

The ideal candidate will play a vital role in integrating Cribl into our infrastructure while leveraging Azure cloud services and ServiceNow to bolster our cybersecurity efforts.

This role will be located in Beltsville, MD OR Rosslyn, VA. 

This position will work a rotating hybrid schedule in Beltsville, MD OR Rosslyn, VA. WEEK 1 - 2 days onsite, 3 days remote WEEK 2 - 3 days onsite, 2 days remote.

In this role, you will:

• Azure Cloud Administration:
  • Manage and optimize Azure resources: storage, networking, compute, and Identity Access Management (IAM).
    Architect, deploy, and optimize Azure cloud solutions, implementing security best practices and compliance protocols.
  • Terraform Proficiency:
  • Modify and work with Terraform modules for Infrastructure as Code (IaC) deployments.
• Application Migration:
  • Lead migration projects of on-premises applications and servers to Azure, including configuration, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Systems Administration Experience:
  • Solid background in IT systems administration or systems engineering with exposure to Cisco, VMware, clusters, and server management.
• Version Control and Automation:
  • Utilize GIT for version control; implement automation using Ansible and Azure DevOps.
  • Basic scripting knowledge in PowerShell and Bash for process automation.
• Overall:
  • Proven experience in cybersecurity operations, specifically with Cribl, Azure, and ServiceNow.
  • Strong understanding of cloud security principles and incident management workflows.
  • Familiarity with threat intelligence frameworks and data analytics methodologies.
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• 5 Years of Experience with Bachelors Degree; 3 Years with Masters, 0 Years with PhD
• Current Department of State experience required
• One of the following certifications:
  • CISSP – ISSAP
  • CISSP – ISSEP
• Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain an active Secret clearance.
  • Able to start with an Interim Secret clearance. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with Docker and container orchestration.
• Understanding of Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) practices.

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: $98,000-$108,000

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.

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.