Cyber Analyst

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, Inc is looking for a highly motivated, team-oriented individual to fill the role of a Cyber Analyst to the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA). The Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) provides audit and financial advisory services to Department of Defense (DoD) and other federal entities responsible for acquisition and contract administration. DCAA operates under the authority, direction and control of the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller)/Chief Financial Officer.

Responsibilities:

• Provide diverse Cybersecurity services that enforce, comply with, and support the DOD cybersecurity directives, policies and procedures.
• Provide Cybersecurity services that may include, but are not limited to, policy development; security technical assessment; insider threat assessment; security architecture development; security engineering; certification and accreditation; security compliance, audit, assessment, and reporting services; inspection services in accordance with DOD Directives; vulnerability assessment and management; metrics consolidation and reporting; computer network defense (CND) operations, monitoring, and analysis; cybersecurity and IT systems and tools administration and maintenance; incident response, tracking, and resolution; cross-domain solutions support.
• Responsible for developing dashboards and running ad-hoc, daily, weekly and monthly reports.
• Responsible for notifying leadership of potential issues pertaining to the SPLUNK environment.
• Responsible for documenting hardware and software configurations and keeping them up to date.
• Knowledge in Splunk systems maintenance, indexes and data retention.
• Knowledge in Splunk systems architecture design and implementation.
• Knowledge with syslog servers and syslog NG administration.
• Responsible for maintaining a small RedHat Enterprise Linux Environment (RHEL 8).
• Knowledge with Red Hat licensing, subscriptions, entitlements and activation.
• Knowledge with monitoring and maintaining resources for virtual servers on a VMware infrastructure.
• Identify, analyze, define, develop, coordinate, implement and audit the security policies, procedures and processes for the DCAA systems and infrastructure.
• Evaluate, document, and report IT systems security posture and configuration for DCAA systems risk analysis.
• Utilize ACAS & Splunk to produce vulnerability management reporting for DCAA systems to aid in compliance with DOD Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) policy.
• Provide guidance on remediation steps to close any identified vulnerabilities and minimize the agency’s attack footprint.
• Support Cybersecurity Operations, as required, to develop monitoring, response and handling procedures for intrusion and malicious code incidents. Tasks include conducting, supporting and coordinating network intrusion detection events and analysis.
• Monitor, respond to, and report computer security events for DCAA Endpoint Security Solutions (ESS). DCAA currently utilizes Trellix ePolicy Orchestrator and suite of host based products. The current security systems and tools may change as the trends in technology change and/or Government need/mandates are required.
• Actions must be taken to investigate, categorizes, respond to, and mitigate events/incidents in accordance with the DCAA Incident Response Plan and procedures. Level 2 Service Provider personnel must perform the following tasks and make every effort to meet the SLA requirements as set by the priority level of the incident.
• Document all changes, following up with a change request (CR), as required
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) pertaining to Trellix ESS, Tenable/ACAS, Splunk and Red Hat environments.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Must be a U.S. citizen and hold an Active Secret Security Clearance

• DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+ CE, CySA+)

• ESS/HBSS Certification (Levels 201, 301, or 501), or DoD authorization to complete ESS/HBSS training within 14 days of starting the role

• ACAS Certification, or DoD authorization to complete ACAS training within 90 days of starting the role (depending on when courses are available)

• Must reside within 50 miles of the Washington, DC metro area (including Maryland and Virginia)

• Must be available to report onsite to DCAA Headquarters at Ft. Belvoir, VA, as needed

• Must be available to work after hours (nights/weekends for non-production activities), as required

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5 years of progressive experience in continuous monitoring, analyzing incidents and handling incident response tool sets.

• Splunk Certification (i.e., Splunk Certified Administrator, Splunk Architect)

• Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)

• VMWare knowledge

• Knowledge of Tenable Security Center

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: 70,000-80,000

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.

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Skyepoint Decisions is a participating E-Verify Employer. 

U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.