Data Analytics Lead

SkyePoint Decisions; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

SkyePoint Decisions seeks a Data Analytics Lead to support the Diplomatic Security Cyber Mission program. The role involves directing data collection, storage, and analytics across large cybersecurity datasets, while ensuring data integrity and governance.

The position is onsite in Arlington, VA, five days a week, with no hybrid work option. The candidate will mentor the Cyber Data Analytics team and work with vendors to enhance tools and cloud platforms, requiring a TS clearance potential and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 14+ years of experience; an additional 4 years can be substituted for degree.
• Experience in Cyber Analytics, XDR, and Cloud Data Management.
• Knowledge of Cribl, Splunk, Data Bricks and Tableau.
• Active security clearance or ability to obtain final Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the Cyber Data Analytics team and ensure value delivery.
• Direct collection, storage, and management of large cybersecurity datasets for performance and integrity.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure secure handling of cyber datasets.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Cribl

Splunk

Data Bricks

Tableau

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 Data Analytics Lead 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:

• Manage and mentor the Cyber Data Analytics team, promoting continuous growth, skill development, and consistent value delivery.
• In partnership with the Data Architect, direct the collection, storage, and management of large cybersecurity datasets while ensuring data integrity and performance.
• Collaborate with Department stakeholders to maintain the secure handling and management of cyber datasets.
• Ensure data hygiene, accuracy, and efficiency in data retrieval and analysis.
• Establish and oversee data governance practices for cybersecurity analytics.
• Lead initiatives focused on improving data quality, optimization, and processing efficiency.
• Provide guidance toward the implementation and enhancement of cloud-based cyber analytics platforms and tools.
• Ensure smooth integration of cloud solutions with existing cybersecurity tools and data infrastructures.
• Develop and implement strategic direction for the cyber data management domain, aligning efforts to organizational and cybersecurity goals.
• Work with vendors and third-party partners to enhance tool capabilities and resolve technical challenges.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 14 years’ experience required.
  • An additional 4 years will be considered in lieu of degree/education.
• Knowledge of Cribl, Splunk, Data Bricks and Tableau.
• Experience in Cyber Analytics, XDR, and Cloud Data Management.
• Possess and maintain one of the following certifications:
  • CASP+ CE, CCISO, CCNA Cyber Ops, CCNA-Security, CCNP Security, CEH, CFR, CISA, CISM, CISSP (or Associate), CISSP-ISSAP, CISSP-ISSEP, Cloud+, CySA+, GCED, GCIA, GCIH, GICSP, GSLC, or SCYBER
• Active Secret security clearance.
  • The ability to obtain a final Top Secret security clearance.

Compensation:

Salary Range: $100,000-$124,000

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.