Senior Cyber Intel 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.

Join the SkyePoint team and become part of a highly skilled, professional workforce dedicated to delivering mission-critical solutions. Our exceptional technical experts provide innovative services and solutions to federal agencies, making a meaningful impact every day. At SkyePoint, we value top talent and foster an environment where your ideas and contributions truly matter. Be part of a team that values excellence and rewards innovation—your future starts here!

This is a contingent position based upon customer approval.

Position Details and Responsibilities

SkyePoint Decisions is seeking a Senior Cyber Intel 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:

• Leverage open-source, proprietary/vendor, and classified reporting to closely track advanced persistent threat actor activity.
• Perform pattern, trend, and behavior analysis, as well as other specialized analysis techniques to identify malicious cyber threat activity targeting DOS information, systems and personnel.
• Maintain records to catalog and track malicious cyber threat activity targeting DOS information, systems and personnel.
• Identify Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) present on an Enterprise network through the use of a SIEM and other security tools and logs.
• Liaise with members of the Intelligence Community (IC); and Acts as the fusion analysis cell within Cyber Threat Analysis Division (CTAD).
• Provide presentations to a variety of technical and non-technical audiences pertaining to cyber threats.
• For up to 10% travel to foreign and domestic locations.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and 9 years of experience is required. An additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Possess ONE of the following certifications:
  • CASP+ CE, CCNP Security, CEH, CFR, CHFI, CISA, CISSP (or Associate), Cloud+, CND, CySA+, GCED, GCIH, GICSP, or SSCP
• Experience with Splunk SIEM.
• Experience leveraging the MITRE ATT&CK matrix or other threat models (e.g. Lockheed Martin Kill Chain, Diamond Model).
• Knowledge or experience tracking advanced persistent threats (APTs).
• Knowledge or experience pivoting from IOCs to identify related infrastructure.
• Demonstrated written communication skills, communicating technical topics in an analytic fashion.
• Experience briefing individuals and large groups, ranging from the working to executive level.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as with a team of other analysts.
• Active U.S. Passport and the ability to travel up to two weeks at a time, both foreign and domestically (up to10%).
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility. 

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

• Flexible Work Environment

Compensation:

Salary Range: $110,000-$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. 

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 401k matched.

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

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Skyepoint Decisions is a participating E-Verify Employer. 

U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.