Cyber Security Engineer

$92,000 - $113,000/Yr

Skyepoint Decisions - Arlington, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Arlington, VA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

SkyePoint Decisions is a leading provider of Cybersecurity Architecture and Engineering, Critical Infrastructure and Operations, and Applications Development and Maintenance IT services. Headquartered in Dulles, Virginia, with operations across the U.S., we focus on delivering innovative enterprise-wide solutions and targeted services to address the complex challenges faced by our federal government clients. Our mission is to enable our clients to deliver their objectives efficiently and effectively, anytime and anywhere, while ensuring security. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to support critical information systems, utilizing your existing cybersecurity skills and talents, while also learning and growing in your new role. In the role of a cybersecurity professional, you will be responsible for protecting our customers' most sensitive data and complex systems from various threats, including cyber-attacks, insider threats, rogue network devices, and malicious software. You will collaborate with a team of like-minded professionals to share ideas and improve the cybersecurity infrastructure, architecture, and configuration deployments. Your contributions will be valued, and you will play a crucial role in enhancing the security posture of our clients. This position is contingent upon customer approval and requires on-site presence for the first 90 days, after which a hybrid work schedule may be offered.

Responsibilities

• Assist with enterprise efforts to assess systems and provide technical recommendations using various tools.
• Coordinate remediation of findings and ensure tracking with relevant teams.
• Leverage multiple SIEM platforms and SOAR to determine exposure to vulnerabilities and misconfigurations.
• Ensure security of all types of cloud systems from major vendors, including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS offerings.
• Communicate cybersecurity recommendations to system owners and track their remediation efforts.
• Develop and test new tools and services for applicability of findings on customer networks.
• Apply a zero-trust architecture framework to on-premises and cloud systems.
• Build working relationships within the team and with external stakeholders to effectively complete the mission.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant experience, or 9 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Must be able to be onsite for the first 90 days followed by a hybrid schedule.
• Possess one of the following certifications: CISSP-ISSAP, CISSP-ISSEP, CISSP, Security + CE, CySA+, PPDA Agile IC, SNOW App Dev.
• Proficient in SIEM platform usage, such as Splunk.
• Proficient in Endpoint Detection & Response tools, such as Tanium and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint.
• Proficient in the ServiceNow SOAR platform.
• Understanding of cloud native portals such as Azure Security Center or AWS Security Hub.
• Competent in communicating across all media to build relationships with stakeholders and achieve mission objectives.
• U.S. citizenship and an active Secret security clearance, with the ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance.

Nice-to-haves

• CCNA certification.
• Knowledge of and experience with security subsystems (e.g., firewalls, VPN servers, IDS/IPS).
• Working knowledge of network technologies.
• Familiarity with the MITRE ATT&CK Framework.
• Ability to solve network-related problems using diagnostic techniques and protocols.
• Familiarity with backbone and Wide Area networking (WAN) components, wiring infrastructures, VPNs, Layer 2 and 3 networking protocols, multicast, firewalls, DHCP, DNS, IP address management, and network monitoring software.
• Familiarity with Zero-Trust Architecture (ZTA) framework.

Benefits

• Several insurance options including HMO and High Deductible plans with Health Savings Accounts (HSAs).
• Flex Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• Full Dental Plans.
• Short-Term/Long-Term Disability.
• Life Insurance.
• Floating federal holiday options.
• 401k matched contributions.
• Certificate Incentive Program for professional development.
• Flexible Work Environment.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).