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.

Responsibilities:
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.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of experience or a High School diploma and 6 years of related work experience.
• Must possess one of the following certifications:
• CCNA-Security

• 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 use cyber security frameworks (e.g. MITRE-ATT&CK , Kill Chain, etc.).
• Activities include the following:
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• 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 (e.g. SSD/HDD devices, on and off premise network devices, and storage media) impacted by malicious activity.
• Provide advanced forensic analysis of digital storage devices (e.g. GFE) with abnormalities
• Provide comprehensive findings and recommended remediation steps
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