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Systems Architect

AT Skyepoint Decisions
Skyepoint Decisions

Systems Architect

Washington, DC

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.

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This is a contingent position based upon contract win.

 

Position Details and Responsibilities

SkyePoint Decisions is searching for a Systems Architect for a proposal effort. This person will have specialized experience to support the global community by delivering critical services in application development, cybersecurity and network operations at the DOS. This position involves working with critical systems such as JWICS, SIPR/NIPR and cloud solutions across multiple classification domains.
 
This position is considered Key Personnel on this contract and will work a hybrid schedule at the customer site in Washington, DC. 
 
Responsibilities include:
  • Provides design, architecture, and engineering technical direction and leadership.
  • Recommends solutions for security problems in existing systems or systems in development.
  • Applies or assists with application of formal methods in security architecture, security system design and engineering, and security technology integration and deployment.
  • Leads and participates in security tests and evaluations, studies and experiments.
  • Conducts technical and management briefings.
  • Leads and supervises lower-level analysts.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, or other related scientific or technical discipline. 
  • 12 years of experience in IT, cyber security, and/or other projects related to critical network infrastructure protection.
  • 8 years of current experience in cyber security system or solution design, engineering, evaluation, integration and/or deployment.
  • 5 years of experience in IT Cloud based security infrastructure protection.
  • Demonstrated oral and written communications skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to provide cyber security guidance at the authoritative level.
  • Prior demonstrated knowledge in creating and/or expanding domain capabilities, design system integration, zero trust implement, task automation, etc.
  • Must have a DoD Directive 8570, IAT III or IAM III certification.
  • Must have an active TS with SCI eligibility, preference is a DOS clearance.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen. 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • DOS experience is preferred. 

 

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: TBD

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.

Client-provided location(s): Washington, DC, USA
Job ID: 35192879
Employment Type: Other