Solutions Architect

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 Solutions Architect 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. 

What You'll Do: 

As a Solutions Architect, you will serve as a trusted technical leader responsible for designing and advancing enterprise security architectures that support complex Federal and national security environments.

Key responsibilities include:

• Define, design, and evolve enterprise security architectures and cybersecurity solutions.


• Partner with Application, Infrastructure, Cloud, and Data teams to implement secure, scalable, and resilient technologies.


• Establish and maintain security standards, policies, frameworks, and technical guidance across the enterprise.


• Lead security architecture reviews, risk assessments, compliance evaluations, and remediation efforts.


• Develop and maintain Security Risk Management Plans aligned to mission objectives and regulatory requirements.


• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend innovative security capabilities to enhance organizational security posture.


• Author technical recommendations, architecture documentation, and executive-level briefings for stakeholders.


• Support compliance with Federal cybersecurity frameworks and security regulations.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or other related scientific or technical discipline and a minimum of 14 years’ of relevant experience.
  
  
  
  • An additional 4 years of experience may be substituted in lieu of the bachelors degree requirement. 
  
  
  
  


• Must either possess and maintain one of the following professional certifications:
  • CISSP – Certified Information Systems Security Professional
  • Security+ – CompTIA Security+
  • Net+ – CompTIA Network+
  • A+ – CompTIA A+
  • MCP – Microsoft Certified Professional
  • MCSE – Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer
  • CCNA – Cisco Certified Network Associate
  • MCSA – Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate


• U.S. citizenship required.


• Active Secret security clearance.
  
  
  
  • Ability to obtain a final Top Secret security clearance.
  
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience conducting industry and peer security reviews.


• Demonstrated ability to author white papers, technical recommendations, or security architecture documentation.


• Strong communication skills with the ability to brief technical and executive audiences.


• Prior experience in Federal or DoD cybersecurity programs.


• CISM Certification


• CCSP Certification

Compensation:

Salary Range: $190,000-$230,000

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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