Cybersecurity Analyst - SSB

SkyePoint Decisions; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

401(k) matched

Certification incentive program

Job summary

SkyePoint Decisions in Arlington, VA is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst for the Diplomatic Security Cyber Mission program. This role requires strong expertise in cybersecurity domains, compliance standards, and active directory management, with an emphasis on enhancing operational workflows.

Qualified candidates must have a bachelor's degree and relevant certifications, with at least 5 years of experience. The position is fully onsite with no telework options and offers a competitive salary range of $90,000–$103,000 along with robust benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience or HS and additional 4 years.
• Must obtain relevant certifications like CISSP or Security+ CE.
• Experience with process automation strongly desired.

Responsibilities

• Support Security Standards & Baselines section.
• Implement solutions to enhance workflows.
• Evaluate security configurations and standards.

Skills

Cybersecurity expertise

FISMA compliance

NIST SP 800-53 security controls

Technical writing skills

Active Directory management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Windows Server

SQL

Active Directory Federation Services

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 the Security 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 STIGs, CIS Benchmarks, and vendor security guidance.
• Respond to technical and policy inquiries from a wide range of stakeholders, providing clear guidance and interpretation.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to maintain effective communication and alignment on cybersecurity standards.
• Streamline processes to improve operational efficiency and support mission objectives.
• Manage information and content within SharePoint repositories.
• Maintain situational awareness of team activities to provide support and backup coverage as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; HS and an additional 4 years may be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
• Must possess, or obtain prior to start date, at least one of the following certifications (continued certification is required as a condition of employment):
  • CISSP-ISSAP, CISSP-ISSEP, CISSP, Security+ CE, CySA+, PPDA, Agile IC, SNOW App Dev.
• Experience and 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.
• Experience developing and executing research plans.
• Experience working with Windows Server in an enterprise environment.
• Experience managing Active Directory in a multi-domain environment.
• Experience with enterprise application or server virtualization.
• Demonstrated customer service excellence and strong business acumen.
• Active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a final Top Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with process automation – strongly desired.
• Demonstrated use of AI tools and automation platforms to enhance workflows, analysis, and documentation efficiency.
• Strong technical writing skills.
• Experience engineering or maintaining database infrastructure (SQL, Oracle).
• Experience with Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS), Azure AD, or cloud identity services.
• Experience developing or managing virtualized IT systems.
• Networking technologies expertise.
• Experience working with Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems in an enterprise environment.

Compensation:

Salary Range: $90,000–$103,000

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 401(k) matched.

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 401(k) matched.
• Certificate Incentive Program: To promote professional development, we recognize and reward employees who obtain new certifications aligned with business needs.

SkyePoint Decisions is a participating E-Verify Employer.

U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled.