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Principal Cybersecurity Analyst
Principal Cybersecurity Analyst-March 2024
Arlington
Mar 16, 2026
ABOUT SKYEPOINT DECISIONS
We provide innovative enterprise-wide solutions as well as targeted services addressing the complex challenges faced by our federal government clients.
51 - 200 employees
Technology
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About Principal Cybersecurity Analyst

  Company 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.

  As a SkyePoint employee you will be given the opportunity to support some of our nation’s most critical information systems by utilizing not only your existing cybersecurity skills and talents, but those that you will learn in your new role. In your new role as a cyber security professional, you will protect our customer’s most sensitive data and complex systems from all forms of threats including cyber-attacks, insider threats, rogue network devices, and malicious software and applications. You will work with a team of like-minded professionals to share and collaborate upon your ideas to improve the cybersecurity infrastructure, architecture, and configuration deployments. Your ideas and contributions will matter.

   

  This is a contingent position based upon customer approval.

   

  Position Details and Responsibilities

  Skyepoint Decisions is seeking a Principal 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 will work a rotating hybrid schedule in Rosslyn, VA. WEEK 1 - 2 days onsite, 3 days remote WEEK 2 - 3 days onsite, 2 days remote.

   

  What you'll do:

  Identify and provide solutions to enhance and/or streamline processes and automate workflow.Possess a strong technical background and expertise in various areas of cybersecurity.Promote awareness of security issues among management and ensure sound security principles are reflected in organizations’ visions and goals.Ability to effectively communicate complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including senior management. They should also possess strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities to guide the organization in making informed security decisions.Perform extensive research and documentation of security threat vectors.Provide guidance and coaching to team membersCreate bulletins, alerts, and/or advisories related to published or developmental standards and/or security principal documents.Ensure that rigorous application of information security/information assurance policies, principles, and practices are implemented in the delivery of all IT services.Evaluate a wide array of existing, new, modified, and/or emerging technologies and develop recommended security configuration baselines documents that implement Departmental policy, technical security solutions, and industry best practices in alignment with Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) as much as possible.Respond to various technical and policy questions from a wide range of customers/users with guidance and clarifications.Promote awareness of cybersecurity standards and principles among the customer stakeholders, coworkers, and the Department users.Collaborate with fellow team members and various internal and external stakeholders to share information and knowledge to establish and maintain a productive line of communication.Streamline processes to improve efficiency of Mission goals.Manage information and updates in SharePoint repositories.Keep awareness of items involving fellow team members to provide back up support and coverage as needed.

  Qualifications

  Basic Qualifications- To be considered for this position, you must minimally meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below:

  Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 9 years’ experience required with substitution. Master’s degree with 7 years, or PHD and 4 years experience.  Requires an active Secret security clearance and the ability to obtain Top Secret.Must be able to work a hybrid schedule. Possess at least one of the following certifications or be able to obtain before start date:  CASP+ CE, CCNA Cyber Ops, CCNA-Security, CCNP Security, CEH, CFR, CISA, CISSP (or Associate), Cloud+, CySA+, GCED, GCIA, GCIH, GICSP OR SCYBER.Experience developing and executing research plans.Experience working with Windows Server on an enterprise level.Experience managing Active Directory in a multi-domain environment.Experience working with server/application virtualization on an enterprise.Great business acumen, team orientated and strong customer service skills.Must be a US citizen.  Desired Qualifications:

  Experience with process automation highly desiredTechnical writing skillsEngineering/maintaining database infrastructure including SQL and OracleActive Directory Federation Services (ADFS), Azure, Active DirectoryDeveloping and managing virtualized IT systemsNetworking technologiesConfiguration and/or administrating enterprise mobile device deploymentsExperience working with Red Hat Enterprise Linux servers on an enterprise level.  

  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 matchedCertificate 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 

  SkyePoint Decisions is an established ISO 9001:2015 and ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certified small business and appraised at CMMI Level 3 (with SAM) for Services. 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.

  Please be aware of recruiting scams and people claiming to be from SkyePoint Decisions. For more information, please see the Welcome Page of our Careers site.

  Skyepoint Decisions is a participating E-Verify Employer. 

  U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

  Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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