Cybersecurity Analyst

SkyePoint Decisions; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

SkyePoint Decisions is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst to support the DSCM program, providing security expertise to enable secure business processes. The role emphasizes strong technical foundations in critical cyber domains, policy alignment, and collaboration with stakeholders.

The position is located in Arlington, VA, onsite five days a week with no hybrid option. Responsibilities include developing security baselines, evaluating technologies, and coaching team members to ensure policy

Qualifications

• Experience implementing security baselines and industry standards in enterprise environments.
• Familiarity with NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 controls and DISA STIGs is expected.
• Ability to translate complex security concepts for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Support the SSB section within the TIE Office.
• Identify and implement solutions to automate workflows.
• Communicate security concepts to stakeholders, including senior leadership.
• Develop and maintain security configuration baselines and advisories.
• Evaluate technologies to improve security posture and compliance.

Skills

Security baselines

NIST SP 800-53

FISMA compliance

DISA STIGs

Security configuration

Job description

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.

This is a contingent position based upon customer approval.

SkyePoint Decisions is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst to support the Diplomatic Security Cyber Mission (DSCM) program providing leading cyber and technology security experience to enable innovative, effective, and secure business processes.

This position is located in Arlington, VA and will be onsite 5 days a week. No hybrid/telework allowed.

Responsibilities:

• Support theSecurity Standards & Baselines (SSB)section within the Technology, Innovation, and Engineering (TIE) Office.
• Identify and implement solutions to enhance, streamline, and automate workflows.
• Possess a strong technical background with expertise across multiple cybersecurity domains, including FISMA compliance, NIST SP 800‑53 Revision 5 security controls, enterprise application security configuration, CIS Benchmarks, and DISA STIGs.
• Promote awareness of security issues among management and ensure that sound security principles are reflected in organizational goals.
• Communicate complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including senior leadership.
• Perform extensive research, analysis, and documentation of security threat vectors.
• Provide coaching, mentorship, and knowledge sharing to team members.
• Develop bulletins, alerts, advisories, and security configuration baseline documents aligned with Departmental policy and industry best practices.
• Ensure rigorous application of information security and information assurance policies and practices.
• Evaluate existing, emerging, and modified technologies to develop recommended security configuration baselines using trusted sources such as DISA ST