Overview

SkyePoint Decisions, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated, team player to fill the role of Cloud Security Engineer to support a Department of State (DOS) Enterprise Network Management Support (ENM Support) program. The Cloud Security Engineer will help enable the security of a federal client’s cloud environment. The individual must be able to pull and evaluate security data logs while also working with data engineer output to analyze the effectiveness of the solution. Specific experience with Microsoft Cloud App Security (MCAS) is needed. Top candidates will be able to execute and enable an already defined cloud architecture and security strategy.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer MCAS network security configurations
• Design and engineer MCAS to protect SaaS applications
• Design and engineer firewall changes to ingest firewall logs, recommend firewall changes per log analysis
• Design and engineer MCAS for cloud discovery
• MCAS outboarding
• Add application as custom connected app in MCAS
• Configure session policy in MCAS
• Tier 3 O&M of MCAS network security configurations

Qualifications

• Active Security Security Clearance is required with the ability to obtain Top Secret
• Bachelor's degree in an IT field 
• Must have 5-10 years of hands on experience in the IT space
• Must have at least 5 years experience delivering and deploying AD engineering services in a cloud environment
• Must have 3-5 years of experience designing, deploying, and managing Microsoft Cloud App Security
• Must have proven experience with Palo Alto firewalls
• Must have a strong knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Active Directory systems and architecture to include design and configuration of AD role-based access solutions
• Must have the ability to design and build conditional access polices, and processes within Active Directory
• Must have a strong understanding of cloud access security solutions and associated Active Directory engineering
• Should have a strong understanding and experience with Microsoft’s security stack and other M365 security products
• Should have a strong understanding and experience referencing the NIST framework
• Should have an understanding and experience with Identity Access Management (IAM) concepts and technologies
• Should experience with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) technologies such as Splunk and those native to AWS and Azure
• Past experience and understanding with Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) preferred
• Should have experience delivering services to federal clients
• Minimum of a Secret security clearance is required

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 most efficiently and effectively deliver their mission – anytime, anywhere, securely. We combine technical expertise, mission awareness, and an empowered workforce to produce meaningful results.

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.

SkyePoint Decisions is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

COVID-19 Statement: SkyePoint Decisions, Inc. is committed to the health and well-being of all employees, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. In accordance with President Biden’s Executive Order 14042 (Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors) issued on September 9, 2021, SkyePoint Decisions, Inc. is now subject to mandatory COVID-19 vaccination requirements for all employees. All positions will require proof of vaccination or an approved accommodation as required by law within 30 days of employment start.

Vaccination Requirement

To be considered for U.S.-based positions, , where permitted by applicable law (including any applicable reasonable accommodation, medical or religious exemption), candidates must have received or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccine by start date.

• EEO and Affirmative Action Policy: SkyePoint Decisions, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. It is the policy of SkyePoint Decisions to provide equal employment opportunity in accordance with all applicable Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action laws, directives and regulations to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other protected status under Federal, State or Local laws.Pay Transparency Policy: In accordance with Presidential Executive Order 13665, SkyePoint Decisions, Inc. will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.Authorization to Share Resume and Personal Information: By expressing your interest and submitting your resume for this position, you authorize SkyePoint Decisions, Inc. to share your resume, as well as personal information included on the resume, with its subsidiaries, affiliates and teaming partners for the purpose of considering you for this position and other available positions requiring comparable skills, education and experience. Should Skyepoint Decisions, Inc. or its affiliates and teaming partners wish to initiate pre-employment discussions, you will be asked to complete an employment application and related employment documents.