Cyber Data Analyst

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 customer approval.

SkyePoint Decisions is seeking a Cyber Data 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:

• Analyze cybersecurity and operational datasets (e.g., network logs, authentication data, phishing activity, threat telemetry) to identify trends, anomalies, and patterns.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and visualizations using Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms to support operational and leadership reporting.
• Perform data extraction, validation, cleansing, transformation, and enrichment using Python (Pandas) and SQL.
• Support recurring reporting and analytics workflows by automating manual processes and improving data quality checks.
• Conduct exploratory data analysis to support operational monitoring, situational awareness, and decision-making.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity analysts and stakeholders to translate business and operational requirements into data-driven insights.
• Develop and maintain metrics related to cyber activity, authentication trends, phishing events, and external threat activity.
• Assist with identifying reporting gaps, data inconsistencies, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Document data sources, reporting methodologies, business rules, and analytical processes to support transparency and repeatability.
• Support ad hoc reporting requests and operational data analysis efforts.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and minimum 9 years experience; 7 Years with Masters; 4 Years with PhD.
  • An additional four (4) years of experience may be substituted in lieu of the bachelors degree requirement.
• Must possess one of the following certifications:
  • CySA+, CASP+ CE, CCNP Security, CEH, CFR, CHFI, CISA, CISSP (or Associate), Cloud+, CND, GCED, GCIH, GICSP, SSCP
• Minimum 2 years of coding experience (any programming language).
• Minimum 2 years of experience in cybersecurity or data analytics.
• Foundational cybersecurity knowledge or foundational understanding of network and host telemetry.
• Experience developing dashboards and reports using Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools.
• Ability to communicate analytical findings clearly to technical and non‑technical audiences.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Active Top Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two (2) or more years of hands-on experience with Python or SQL.
• Experience working with Python/Pandas for data transformation, automation, and analytics.
• Experience supporting cybersecurity operations, threat analysis, or security monitoring.
• Experience with large-scale operational or cybersecurity datasets.
• Experience building automated reporting pipelines or analytics workflows.
• Experience using data visualization tools to support leadership reporting and operational decision‑making.
• Familiarity with supervised and unsupervised machine learning concepts.

Compensation:

Salary Range: 100,000-124,000

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.

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.

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