Job Description 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. SkyePoint Decisions is seeking a Network Engineer to support a Department of State (DOS) customer. This position primarily supports operations and maintenance of foreign post network integrations with the DoS Core and other network integrations comprising a large and complex network infrastructure and cloud environments, with engineering and design responsibilities as warranted. This role offers a hybrid schedule ( 3 days onsite) at the discretion of the customer. The role can be located in Beltsville, MD or Springfield, VA. Shift is Tuesday - Saturday 3:00PM -11:30PM subject to mission priorities. During the 6-8-week training period, it will be 5 days on-site Mon-Fri (7:00am-3:30pm). Responsibilities: Provides Tier 2 support in the monitoring, management, and troubleshooting of perimeter devices to include firewalls, proxies, and mail transport agents. Monitor Service Now application for Firewall Operations (FWOPS) incident and service requests. Implements firewall rules and policies, perform troubleshooting of firewalls (Palo Alto, Cloud Palo Alto, and FortiGate), CISCO Email Security Appliance (ESA), A10 (load balancer), Proxy platforms, URL filtering across platforms, and analyzing network traffic captures. Escalates issues as required to Tier 3 staff and monitors issues throughout a problem's life cycle. Performs recurring maintenance activities such as device reboots and software upgrades on all devices underneath the Firewall Operations Team. Records and reports on firewall operations, utilization, and maintenance. Collaborate across Bureaus and Agencies to implement and repair network changes as they relate to perimeter security devices. Support Diplomatic Security Computer Incident Response Team (CIRT) by implementing block requests for IP's, Websites, and Email addresses. Update architecture diagrams using Visio. Monitor and perform health checks on multiple perimeter security devices. Draft, coordinate and publish outage notifications as required. Update shift logs and provide reports to leadership as needed. Maintain standard operating procedures (SOP), work instructions, and other working documents. Attend calls requiring a FWOPS team to attend, to include troubleshooting calls. Required Qualifications: Bachelors and five (5) years or more experience; Masters and three (3) years or more experience; may accept additional experience in lieu of degree. In Depth experience using Palo Alto Firewalls and Panorama monitoring tools to troubleshoot and configure a Firewall infrastructure. Strong understanding of networking, proxy, and packet filtering technologies. Minimum 3-5 years of IT Customer Support experience (Tier I and/or Tier II). First-hand experience with supporting the monitoring and configuration of Firewall/DMZ infrastructure including Network and Application Firewall Packet Filtering technologies (Palo Alto, Palo Alto virtual FW (cloud), FortiGate, Azure Firewall, Cloudflare, Cisco Email Security Appliances (ESA), A10 (Load Balancer), and proxy devices. CLI experience preferred. Experienced in utilizing network monitoring tools such as NeuralStar. Experienced with TCP/IP network implementation and troubleshooting. Must be a U.S. citizen. Active interim Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance. Compensation: Salary Range: TBD 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. 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 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. SkyePoint Decisions is a participating E-Verify Employer. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. CCPA Disclosure Notice Here
11/05/2026
Full time
Job Description 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. SkyePoint Decisions is seeking a Network Engineer to support a Department of State (DOS) customer. This position primarily supports operations and maintenance of foreign post network integrations with the DoS Core and other network integrations comprising a large and complex network infrastructure and cloud environments, with engineering and design responsibilities as warranted. This role offers a hybrid schedule ( 3 days onsite) at the discretion of the customer. The role can be located in Beltsville, MD or Springfield, VA. Shift is Tuesday - Saturday 3:00PM -11:30PM subject to mission priorities. During the 6-8-week training period, it will be 5 days on-site Mon-Fri (7:00am-3:30pm). Responsibilities: Provides Tier 2 support in the monitoring, management, and troubleshooting of perimeter devices to include firewalls, proxies, and mail transport agents. Monitor Service Now application for Firewall Operations (FWOPS) incident and service requests. Implements firewall rules and policies, perform troubleshooting of firewalls (Palo Alto, Cloud Palo Alto, and FortiGate), CISCO Email Security Appliance (ESA), A10 (load balancer), Proxy platforms, URL filtering across platforms, and analyzing network traffic captures. Escalates issues as required to Tier 3 staff and monitors issues throughout a problem's life cycle. Performs recurring maintenance activities such as device reboots and software upgrades on all devices underneath the Firewall Operations Team. Records and reports on firewall operations, utilization, and maintenance. Collaborate across Bureaus and Agencies to implement and repair network changes as they relate to perimeter security devices. Support Diplomatic Security Computer Incident Response Team (CIRT) by implementing block requests for IP's, Websites, and Email addresses. Update architecture diagrams using Visio. Monitor and perform health checks on multiple perimeter security devices. Draft, coordinate and publish outage notifications as required. Update shift logs and provide reports to leadership as needed. Maintain standard operating procedures (SOP), work instructions, and other working documents. Attend calls requiring a FWOPS team to attend, to include troubleshooting calls. Required Qualifications: Bachelors and five (5) years or more experience; Masters and three (3) years or more experience; may accept additional experience in lieu of degree. In Depth experience using Palo Alto Firewalls and Panorama monitoring tools to troubleshoot and configure a Firewall infrastructure. Strong understanding of networking, proxy, and packet filtering technologies. Minimum 3-5 years of IT Customer Support experience (Tier I and/or Tier II). First-hand experience with supporting the monitoring and configuration of Firewall/DMZ infrastructure including Network and Application Firewall Packet Filtering technologies (Palo Alto, Palo Alto virtual FW (cloud), FortiGate, Azure Firewall, Cloudflare, Cisco Email Security Appliances (ESA), A10 (Load Balancer), and proxy devices. CLI experience preferred. Experienced in utilizing network monitoring tools such as NeuralStar. Experienced with TCP/IP network implementation and troubleshooting. Must be a U.S. citizen. Active interim Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance. Compensation: Salary Range: TBD 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. 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 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. SkyePoint Decisions is a participating E-Verify Employer. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. CCPA Disclosure Notice Here
Job Description 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. SkyePoint Decisions is seeking a Network Engineer to support a Department of State (DOS) customer. This position primarily supports operations and maintenance of foreign post network integrations with the DoS Core and other network integrations comprising a large and complex network infrastructure and cloud environments, with engineering and design responsibilities as warranted. This role offers a hybrid schedule ( 3 days onsite) at the discretion of the customer. The role can be located in Beltsville, MD or Springfield, VA. Shift is Tuesday - Saturday 3:00PM -11:30PM subject to mission priorities. During the 6-8-week training period, it will be 5 days on-site Mon-Fri (7:00am-3:30pm). Responsibilities: Provides Tier 2 support in the monitoring, management, and troubleshooting of perimeter devices to include firewalls, proxies, and mail transport agents. Monitor Service Now application for Firewall Operations (FWOPS) incident and service requests. Implements firewall rules and policies, perform troubleshooting of firewalls (Palo Alto, Cloud Palo Alto, and FortiGate), CISCO Email Security Appliance (ESA), A10 (load balancer), Proxy platforms, URL filtering across platforms, and analyzing network traffic captures. Escalates issues as required to Tier 3 staff and monitors issues throughout a problem's life cycle. Performs recurring maintenance activities such as device reboots and software upgrades on all devices underneath the Firewall Operations Team. Records and reports on firewall operations, utilization, and maintenance. Collaborate across Bureaus and Agencies to implement and repair network changes as they relate to perimeter security devices. Support Diplomatic Security Computer Incident Response Team (CIRT) by implementing block requests for IP's, Websites, and Email addresses. Update architecture diagrams using Visio. Monitor and perform health checks on multiple perimeter security devices. Draft, coordinate and publish outage notifications as required. Update shift logs and provide reports to leadership as needed. Maintain standard operating procedures (SOP), work instructions, and other working documents. Attend calls requiring a FWOPS team to attend, to include troubleshooting calls. Required Qualifications: Bachelors and five (5) years or more experience; Masters and three (3) years or more experience; may accept additional experience in lieu of degree. In Depth experience using Palo Alto Firewalls and Panorama monitoring tools to troubleshoot and configure a Firewall infrastructure. Strong understanding of networking, proxy, and packet filtering technologies. Minimum 3-5 years of IT Customer Support experience (Tier I and/or Tier II). First-hand experience with supporting the monitoring and configuration of Firewall/DMZ infrastructure including Network and Application Firewall Packet Filtering technologies (Palo Alto, Palo Alto virtual FW (cloud), FortiGate, Azure Firewall, Cloudflare, Cisco Email Security Appliances (ESA), A10 (Load Balancer), and proxy devices. CLI experience preferred. Experienced in utilizing network monitoring tools such as NeuralStar. Experienced with TCP/IP network implementation and troubleshooting. Must be a U.S. citizen. Active interim Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance. Compensation: Salary Range: TBD 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. 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 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. SkyePoint Decisions is a participating E-Verify Employer. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. CCPA Disclosure Notice Here
11/05/2026
Full time
Job Description 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. SkyePoint Decisions is seeking a Network Engineer to support a Department of State (DOS) customer. This position primarily supports operations and maintenance of foreign post network integrations with the DoS Core and other network integrations comprising a large and complex network infrastructure and cloud environments, with engineering and design responsibilities as warranted. This role offers a hybrid schedule ( 3 days onsite) at the discretion of the customer. The role can be located in Beltsville, MD or Springfield, VA. Shift is Tuesday - Saturday 3:00PM -11:30PM subject to mission priorities. During the 6-8-week training period, it will be 5 days on-site Mon-Fri (7:00am-3:30pm). Responsibilities: Provides Tier 2 support in the monitoring, management, and troubleshooting of perimeter devices to include firewalls, proxies, and mail transport agents. Monitor Service Now application for Firewall Operations (FWOPS) incident and service requests. Implements firewall rules and policies, perform troubleshooting of firewalls (Palo Alto, Cloud Palo Alto, and FortiGate), CISCO Email Security Appliance (ESA), A10 (load balancer), Proxy platforms, URL filtering across platforms, and analyzing network traffic captures. Escalates issues as required to Tier 3 staff and monitors issues throughout a problem's life cycle. Performs recurring maintenance activities such as device reboots and software upgrades on all devices underneath the Firewall Operations Team. Records and reports on firewall operations, utilization, and maintenance. Collaborate across Bureaus and Agencies to implement and repair network changes as they relate to perimeter security devices. Support Diplomatic Security Computer Incident Response Team (CIRT) by implementing block requests for IP's, Websites, and Email addresses. Update architecture diagrams using Visio. Monitor and perform health checks on multiple perimeter security devices. Draft, coordinate and publish outage notifications as required. Update shift logs and provide reports to leadership as needed. Maintain standard operating procedures (SOP), work instructions, and other working documents. Attend calls requiring a FWOPS team to attend, to include troubleshooting calls. Required Qualifications: Bachelors and five (5) years or more experience; Masters and three (3) years or more experience; may accept additional experience in lieu of degree. In Depth experience using Palo Alto Firewalls and Panorama monitoring tools to troubleshoot and configure a Firewall infrastructure. Strong understanding of networking, proxy, and packet filtering technologies. Minimum 3-5 years of IT Customer Support experience (Tier I and/or Tier II). First-hand experience with supporting the monitoring and configuration of Firewall/DMZ infrastructure including Network and Application Firewall Packet Filtering technologies (Palo Alto, Palo Alto virtual FW (cloud), FortiGate, Azure Firewall, Cloudflare, Cisco Email Security Appliances (ESA), A10 (Load Balancer), and proxy devices. CLI experience preferred. Experienced in utilizing network monitoring tools such as NeuralStar. Experienced with TCP/IP network implementation and troubleshooting. Must be a U.S. citizen. Active interim Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance. Compensation: Salary Range: TBD 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. 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 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. SkyePoint Decisions is a participating E-Verify Employer. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. CCPA Disclosure Notice Here
Job Description 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. SkyePoint Decisions is seeking a Network Engineer to support a Department of State (DOS) customer. This position primarily supports operations and maintenance of foreign post network integrations with the DoS Core and other network integrations comprising a large and complex network infrastructure and cloud environments, with engineering and design responsibilities as warranted. This role offers a hybrid schedule ( 3 days onsite) at the discretion of the customer. The role can be located in Beltsville, MD or Springfield, VA. Responsibilities: Performs day-to-day operations and maintenance of network, cloud infrastructure, and voice components and systems across the enterprise. Monitors, tunes, sets standards, and maintains a range of network and cloud infrastructure to ensure optimal performance and availability. Uses monitoring, performance analysis, network management, software and hardware equipment to troubleshoot and isolate problems; gauge performance and activity across on-premises and cloud environments. Performs problem isolation and resolution for network incidents and service requests in support of global operations. Evaluates, designs, and documents network solutions as warranted to address operational requirements and customer needs. Works with Architects and engineering teams to design and implement solutions to operational problems within the capacity and operational limitations of installed equipment and cloud services. Develops and maintains contingency plans for network related hardware failures including isolated and major outages and cloud service disruptions. Provides internal consulting, technical guidance, information and support to application developers, computer operations, management, and departmental clients. Provides client consulting and training on the operation and use of network systems and cloud architectures. Plans, researches, evaluates and recommends new network equipment, cloud services, and related technologies - hardware and software. Designs and implements hybrid cloud network architectures integrating on-premises infrastructure with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) as needed. Configures and manages cloud networking components including virtual networks, subnets, security groups, load balancers, and cloud-native connectivity solutions. Implements and maintains secure connectivity between on-premises data centers and cloud environments using VPNs, Direct Connect, ExpressRoute, or similar technologies. Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a network engineering/computer engineering related discipline and 10+ years IT network engineering and architecture experience (Tier III and above, network infrastructure design and implementation) with large, complex networks and cloud environments; Masters and 8+ years of related experience; may accept additional experience in lieu of degree. Expertise in operating, maintaining, and supporting scalable, secure, and high-performance enterprise network architectures, including LAN, WAN, SDWAN, and cloud-based solutions. Cisco CCNA and/or CCNP and/or CCIE. Strong/Deep knowledge of Layer2/Layer3, routing and switching, tunneling, and networking protocols: BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, static, L2TP, IPSEC, VPN, DMVPN, GRE Spanning tree, etherchannel, vlan trunking, 802.1q, HSRP, VRRP, GLBP, VPC, MPLS, and VLANs, as well as experience with enterprise-grade routers and switches. Deep knowledge of Cisco switching and routing product lines. Proficiency in implementing and maintaining security measures, including firewalls, VPNs, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and zero-trust architectures across on-premises and cloud environments. Strong experience in operations, support, and troubleshooting of large/complex networks end-to-end including hybrid cloud architectures. Experience operating and maintaining cloud network architectures in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform. Knowledge of cloud networking services such as AWS VPC, Azure Virtual Network, Transit Gateway, Cloud Interconnect, and related technologies. Must be a U.S. citizen. Active interim Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance. Preferred Qualifications: Low Earth Orbit Satellite design including Starshield design and implementations. Firsthand experience in developing and providing quality assurance review of engineering change orders relating to the replacement or enhancement of perimeter security hardware and software. Experienced with performing root cause analysis, risk identification, and risk mitigation. Expert Knowledge of cabling standards, fiber optic and copper cable termination. Understanding of cutting-edge technologies such as SDN (Software-Defined Networking), IoT (Internet of Things), 5G, and cloud-native networking. Expert experience in one or more of the following: Unclassified Voice Systems, Secure Voice Systems to include red switch, TDM Switching, Voice Over IP (VOIP). Experience supporting the government customers in secure environments, familiarity of NIPRNET and SIPRNET operating standards and applicable guidelines. DNS / Infoblox experience. Industry-recognized certifications such as CCIE (Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert), CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional), CCDP, JDCI, CCVP, AWS Certified Advanced Networking, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect, or similar cloud networking certifications. Familiarity with automation tools and scripting languages (e.g., Python, Ansible, Terraform, CloudFormation) to streamline network operations and reduce manual tasks in both on-premises and cloud environments. Expertise in network performance monitoring tools (e.g., NeuralStar, SolarWinds, Nagios, NetFlow, CloudWatch, Azure Monitor) and advanced troubleshooting techniques. Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools for cloud network deployment and management. Knowledge of cloud security best practices, including network segmentation, encryption in transit, and cloud-native security services. Experience with multi-cloud and hybrid cloud architectures and connectivity solutions. Familiarity with DoS environment (data and voice networks, IT security systems, policies and procedures), Foreign Affairs Handbooks (FAHs), Foreign Affairs Manuals (FAMs). Interpersonal skills including the ability to collaborate effectively, self-awareness, and excellent presentation skills. Compensation: Salary Range: TBD 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. 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 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. SkyePoint Decisions is a participating E-Verify Employer. U.S . click apply for full job details
11/03/2026
Full time
Job Description 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. SkyePoint Decisions is seeking a Network Engineer to support a Department of State (DOS) customer. This position primarily supports operations and maintenance of foreign post network integrations with the DoS Core and other network integrations comprising a large and complex network infrastructure and cloud environments, with engineering and design responsibilities as warranted. This role offers a hybrid schedule ( 3 days onsite) at the discretion of the customer. The role can be located in Beltsville, MD or Springfield, VA. Responsibilities: Performs day-to-day operations and maintenance of network, cloud infrastructure, and voice components and systems across the enterprise. Monitors, tunes, sets standards, and maintains a range of network and cloud infrastructure to ensure optimal performance and availability. Uses monitoring, performance analysis, network management, software and hardware equipment to troubleshoot and isolate problems; gauge performance and activity across on-premises and cloud environments. Performs problem isolation and resolution for network incidents and service requests in support of global operations. Evaluates, designs, and documents network solutions as warranted to address operational requirements and customer needs. Works with Architects and engineering teams to design and implement solutions to operational problems within the capacity and operational limitations of installed equipment and cloud services. Develops and maintains contingency plans for network related hardware failures including isolated and major outages and cloud service disruptions. Provides internal consulting, technical guidance, information and support to application developers, computer operations, management, and departmental clients. Provides client consulting and training on the operation and use of network systems and cloud architectures. Plans, researches, evaluates and recommends new network equipment, cloud services, and related technologies - hardware and software. Designs and implements hybrid cloud network architectures integrating on-premises infrastructure with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) as needed. Configures and manages cloud networking components including virtual networks, subnets, security groups, load balancers, and cloud-native connectivity solutions. Implements and maintains secure connectivity between on-premises data centers and cloud environments using VPNs, Direct Connect, ExpressRoute, or similar technologies. Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a network engineering/computer engineering related discipline and 10+ years IT network engineering and architecture experience (Tier III and above, network infrastructure design and implementation) with large, complex networks and cloud environments; Masters and 8+ years of related experience; may accept additional experience in lieu of degree. Expertise in operating, maintaining, and supporting scalable, secure, and high-performance enterprise network architectures, including LAN, WAN, SDWAN, and cloud-based solutions. Cisco CCNA and/or CCNP and/or CCIE. Strong/Deep knowledge of Layer2/Layer3, routing and switching, tunneling, and networking protocols: BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, static, L2TP, IPSEC, VPN, DMVPN, GRE Spanning tree, etherchannel, vlan trunking, 802.1q, HSRP, VRRP, GLBP, VPC, MPLS, and VLANs, as well as experience with enterprise-grade routers and switches. Deep knowledge of Cisco switching and routing product lines. Proficiency in implementing and maintaining security measures, including firewalls, VPNs, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and zero-trust architectures across on-premises and cloud environments. Strong experience in operations, support, and troubleshooting of large/complex networks end-to-end including hybrid cloud architectures. Experience operating and maintaining cloud network architectures in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform. Knowledge of cloud networking services such as AWS VPC, Azure Virtual Network, Transit Gateway, Cloud Interconnect, and related technologies. Must be a U.S. citizen. Active interim Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance. Preferred Qualifications: Low Earth Orbit Satellite design including Starshield design and implementations. Firsthand experience in developing and providing quality assurance review of engineering change orders relating to the replacement or enhancement of perimeter security hardware and software. Experienced with performing root cause analysis, risk identification, and risk mitigation. Expert Knowledge of cabling standards, fiber optic and copper cable termination. Understanding of cutting-edge technologies such as SDN (Software-Defined Networking), IoT (Internet of Things), 5G, and cloud-native networking. Expert experience in one or more of the following: Unclassified Voice Systems, Secure Voice Systems to include red switch, TDM Switching, Voice Over IP (VOIP). Experience supporting the government customers in secure environments, familiarity of NIPRNET and SIPRNET operating standards and applicable guidelines. DNS / Infoblox experience. Industry-recognized certifications such as CCIE (Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert), CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional), CCDP, JDCI, CCVP, AWS Certified Advanced Networking, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect, or similar cloud networking certifications. Familiarity with automation tools and scripting languages (e.g., Python, Ansible, Terraform, CloudFormation) to streamline network operations and reduce manual tasks in both on-premises and cloud environments. Expertise in network performance monitoring tools (e.g., NeuralStar, SolarWinds, Nagios, NetFlow, CloudWatch, Azure Monitor) and advanced troubleshooting techniques. Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools for cloud network deployment and management. Knowledge of cloud security best practices, including network segmentation, encryption in transit, and cloud-native security services. Experience with multi-cloud and hybrid cloud architectures and connectivity solutions. Familiarity with DoS environment (data and voice networks, IT security systems, policies and procedures), Foreign Affairs Handbooks (FAHs), Foreign Affairs Manuals (FAMs). Interpersonal skills including the ability to collaborate effectively, self-awareness, and excellent presentation skills. Compensation: Salary Range: TBD 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. 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 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. SkyePoint Decisions is a participating E-Verify Employer. U.S . click apply for full job details
Job Description 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 contract win. SkyePoint Decisions is seeking a Technical Guidance Lead to join our team supporting a federal customer. This position is contingent on contract win. The Technical Guidance Lead provides senior technical and management leadership for non-assessment cybersecurity support across customer programs, systems, and initiatives. The Lead serves as a senior cybersecurity advisor, translating NIST, OMB, and other applicable Federal cybersecurity requirements into practical technical guidance, implementation approaches, and recommendations for Government and contractor stakeholders. The position provides expert guidance on security requirements, architecture and engineering considerations, control implementation, continuous monitoring, vulnerability and risk response, cloud and emerging technologies, security documentation, and operational cybersecurity issues without performing independent assessment functions. The Lead coordinates complex cross-functional technical issues, establishes goals and plans for major guidance assignments, evaluates proposed solutions and implementation approaches, and recommends actions that improve security, consistency, compliance, and mission execution. The role interfaces with senior Government/client management, system owners, cybersecurity personnel, engineers, architects, operations teams, and other stakeholders and may direct or supervise supporting technical personnel. This is a remote position. Responsibilities: Serve as a senior technical authority for non-assessment cybersecurity matters; interpret applicable Department, NIST, OMB, and Federal requirements and translate them into actionable implementation guidance, technical recommendations, and decision support. Provide expert guidance on security requirements, control implementation, system/security architecture, engineering, cloud and emerging technologies, continuous monitoring, vulnerability/risk response, security documentation, and operational cybersecurity practices. Review proposed technical approaches, designs, changes, configurations, and security solutions for alignment with requirements and mission needs; identify technical risks, dependencies, and implementation considerations and recommend practical resolution paths. Plan and lead major technical-guidance assignments; establish objectives, methods, priorities, staffing needs, and deliverables and coordinate multidisciplinary cybersecurity, engineering, operations, and program stakeholders. Lead resolution of complex or cross-system cybersecurity issues by analyzing technical information, facilitating subject-matter-expert collaboration, evaluating alternatives, and presenting defensible recommendations to Government decision-makers. Promote consistent implementation of cybersecurity requirements developing or improving technical guidance, procedures, standards, templates, decision aids, and reusable practices and by communicating changes to affected stakeholders. Advise Government technical and program leadership on cybersecurity impacts, implementation options, risks, priorities, and tradeoffs; prepare and deliver technical briefings, recommendations, guidance, and decision-support materials. Coordinate with system owners, ISSOs/ISSMs, architects, engineers, operations, vulnerability management, security operations, cloud, governance, and other stakeholders to resolve requirements and implementation questions and maintain technical alignment. Monitor changes in Federal/customer cybersecurity requirements and technology practices; assess implications for customer environments and recommend updates to guidance, processes, technical approaches, and implementation priorities. Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline. Over 10 years of experience in cybersecurity, information assurance/security, cybersecurity engineering, architecture, technical advisory support, or a directly related subject area. Senior industry professional certification such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or equivalent. Demonstrated experience providing technical and management leadership on major cybersecurity or technology assignments and establishing goals and plans that meet project objectives. Expert cybersecurity domain and technical knowledge, including Federal security requirements, NIST controls/RMF concepts, security architecture/engineering, control implementation, continuous monitoring, vulnerability/risk management, and operational security. Experience directing client activities and coordinating methods, staffing, resources, and technical execution necessary to meet complex cybersecurity requirements. Experience interfacing and negotiating with clients and senior management and presenting high-impact technical recommendations, risks, alternatives, and implementation decisions. Demonstrated ability to make technical and management decisions requiring expert domain knowledge that can materially affect project implementation, cybersecurity posture, or mission outcomes. Experience leading multidisciplinary technical teams or workstreams and supervising personnel as assigned. Ability to obtain a 6c Public Trust. At least an active Secret clearance is highly preferred. U.S. Citizenship is required. Compensation: Salary Range: TBD 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. 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 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. SkyePoint Decisions is a participating E-Verify Employer. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. CCPA Disclosure Notice Here
09/29/2026
Full time
Job Description 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 contract win. SkyePoint Decisions is seeking a Technical Guidance Lead to join our team supporting a federal customer. This position is contingent on contract win. The Technical Guidance Lead provides senior technical and management leadership for non-assessment cybersecurity support across customer programs, systems, and initiatives. The Lead serves as a senior cybersecurity advisor, translating NIST, OMB, and other applicable Federal cybersecurity requirements into practical technical guidance, implementation approaches, and recommendations for Government and contractor stakeholders. The position provides expert guidance on security requirements, architecture and engineering considerations, control implementation, continuous monitoring, vulnerability and risk response, cloud and emerging technologies, security documentation, and operational cybersecurity issues without performing independent assessment functions. The Lead coordinates complex cross-functional technical issues, establishes goals and plans for major guidance assignments, evaluates proposed solutions and implementation approaches, and recommends actions that improve security, consistency, compliance, and mission execution. The role interfaces with senior Government/client management, system owners, cybersecurity personnel, engineers, architects, operations teams, and other stakeholders and may direct or supervise supporting technical personnel. This is a remote position. Responsibilities: Serve as a senior technical authority for non-assessment cybersecurity matters; interpret applicable Department, NIST, OMB, and Federal requirements and translate them into actionable implementation guidance, technical recommendations, and decision support. Provide expert guidance on security requirements, control implementation, system/security architecture, engineering, cloud and emerging technologies, continuous monitoring, vulnerability/risk response, security documentation, and operational cybersecurity practices. Review proposed technical approaches, designs, changes, configurations, and security solutions for alignment with requirements and mission needs; identify technical risks, dependencies, and implementation considerations and recommend practical resolution paths. Plan and lead major technical-guidance assignments; establish objectives, methods, priorities, staffing needs, and deliverables and coordinate multidisciplinary cybersecurity, engineering, operations, and program stakeholders. Lead resolution of complex or cross-system cybersecurity issues by analyzing technical information, facilitating subject-matter-expert collaboration, evaluating alternatives, and presenting defensible recommendations to Government decision-makers. Promote consistent implementation of cybersecurity requirements developing or improving technical guidance, procedures, standards, templates, decision aids, and reusable practices and by communicating changes to affected stakeholders. Advise Government technical and program leadership on cybersecurity impacts, implementation options, risks, priorities, and tradeoffs; prepare and deliver technical briefings, recommendations, guidance, and decision-support materials. Coordinate with system owners, ISSOs/ISSMs, architects, engineers, operations, vulnerability management, security operations, cloud, governance, and other stakeholders to resolve requirements and implementation questions and maintain technical alignment. Monitor changes in Federal/customer cybersecurity requirements and technology practices; assess implications for customer environments and recommend updates to guidance, processes, technical approaches, and implementation priorities. Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline. Over 10 years of experience in cybersecurity, information assurance/security, cybersecurity engineering, architecture, technical advisory support, or a directly related subject area. Senior industry professional certification such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or equivalent. Demonstrated experience providing technical and management leadership on major cybersecurity or technology assignments and establishing goals and plans that meet project objectives. Expert cybersecurity domain and technical knowledge, including Federal security requirements, NIST controls/RMF concepts, security architecture/engineering, control implementation, continuous monitoring, vulnerability/risk management, and operational security. Experience directing client activities and coordinating methods, staffing, resources, and technical execution necessary to meet complex cybersecurity requirements. Experience interfacing and negotiating with clients and senior management and presenting high-impact technical recommendations, risks, alternatives, and implementation decisions. Demonstrated ability to make technical and management decisions requiring expert domain knowledge that can materially affect project implementation, cybersecurity posture, or mission outcomes. Experience leading multidisciplinary technical teams or workstreams and supervising personnel as assigned. Ability to obtain a 6c Public Trust. At least an active Secret clearance is highly preferred. U.S. Citizenship is required. Compensation: Salary Range: TBD 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. 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 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. SkyePoint Decisions is a participating E-Verify Employer. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. CCPA Disclosure Notice Here