Lead Cybersecurity Engineer

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 contract win. 

 

Responsibilities

SkyePoint Decisions, Inc. is seeking a Lead Cybersecurity Engineer for a proposal effort. This position is considered to be key personnel on the program.   This is an onsite position based in Bethesda, MD, and requires the candidate to reside in the Washington, DC metropolitan area.  Responsiblities: 

• Lead the design, implementation, and management of the cybersecurity initiatives.
• Developing and enforcing security policies, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. 
• Strategic planning
• Security operations
• Risk management and compliance
• Incident response
• Team leadership

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 7 years of experience.
• Experience architecting and deploying tools and equipment to intercept and inspect network and email traffic, and in Endpoint technology to both end user workstations and servers.
• Knowledge of security industry best practices and standards, especially as it is related to compromise assessments.
• Possesses working knowledge of security software such as Tenable, Splunk, and BigFix.
• Have have In-depth knowledge in security engineering, network engineering, penetration testing, assessment of security controls.
• Ability to consult with customers at a high level and generate reports to track progress.
• Have familiarity with HHS/DHS security policies/directives and continuous monitoring.
• The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills, leadership abilities, and a comprehensive understanding of the latest cybersecurity threats and solutions.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and be able to pass the customer's background check.

Preferred certifications: 

• GIAC 
• CISSP  
• Splunk
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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. Additionally, this position may be eligible for an incentive compensation bonus plan.

 

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.