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.
Skyepoint Decisions is seeking a Cyber Malware 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 Beltsville, MD. The customer requirement requires every employee to be onsite for the first 90 days. After the 90 day period, a hybrid schedule may be offered.
In this role, you will
- Provide malware analysis support in a 24x7x365 environment
- Conduct advanced analysis and recommend remediation steps for cyber security events and incidents
- Respond to and assist with the resolution of any suspected or successful cyber security breach or violation
- Share knowledge and intelligence gained from cyber security events with stakeholders
- Protect against and prevent potential cyber security threats and vulnerabilities
- Implement and utilize cyber security frameworks (e.g. MITRE-ATT&CK, Kill Chain, etc.)
- Activities include the following
- Advanced code analysis (e.g. reverse engineering of malicious code)
- Advanced traffic analysis (at the packet level) and reconstruction of network traffic to discover anomalies, trends, and patterns
- Forensic analysis of suspected systems/digital storage devices (e.g. SSD/HDD, GFE devices, on and off premise network devices, and storage media) impacted by malicious activity
- Digital media analysis (logs, code, hard drives, memory dumps, etc.) to determine attack vectors and develop mitigation techniques
- Provide comprehensive findings and recommended remediation steps
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree with 2 years experience; or a Masters degree. An additional 4 years of experience can be substituted in lieu of the degree requirement.
- Must possess one of the following certifications by start date A+ CE; CCNA-Security; CND; Network+ CE; SSCP
- Ability to resolve highly complex malware and intrusion issues using computer host analysis, forensics, and reverse engineering.
- Ability to recommend sound counter measures to malware and other malicious type code and applications which exploit customer communication systems.
- Knowledge in development of policies and procedures to investigate malware incidents for an entire computer network.
- Expertise in discovering, analyzing, diagnosing, and reporting on malware events, files and network intrusion and vulnerability issues.
- Incident Response experience utilizing Splunk and/or Tanium/HX.
- Demonstrate an intermediate proficiency in debugging and disassembling x86/x64 PE files.
- Working knowledge of Python/Powershell/Bash/JavaScript.
- Experience with sandboxing/virtual environments.
- Experience with ServiceNow or similar tool.
- U.S. citizenship required.
- An active Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain a final Top Secret security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
- Understanding of Cloud Development with Microsoft Azure/MDE
- Familiarity with monitoring Cross Domain Solutions
- Familiarity with Databricks
- Understanding of Machine Learning and User and Entity Behavior Analytics
- Experience with SOAR platform
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.
- SkyePoint DoD SkillBridge Industry Partner Fellowship Program
- Flexible Work Environment
Compensation
Salary Range $80,000-$91,000
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 90012015 and ISO/IEC 270012013 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.
