Messaging Center Analyst

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.

SkyePoint Decisions is seeking a Messaging Center Analyst to support 24/7 operations in a large federal government agency's Operations Center.

This is a onsite position based in Washington, D.C. at a secure government location on one of three shifts, to include weekend and holiday rotations.

Responsibilities:

Perform as a messaging and communications center analyst in a 24/7/365 Operations Center to ensure critical messages are transmitted and received per standard operating procedures and delivered to recipients.
• Conducts regularly scheduled maintenance procedures, i.e. backups, updates and downloading processes for the various DT systems.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, perform recovery and maintenance activities on complex messaging platforms.
• Support ATO requirements, i.e. (System Security Plan (SSP), Incident Response, Contingency Plan, Control and Origination Statements, STIG configurations).
• Perform periodic system and network health checks per SOP.
• Update and maintain shift logs, recording and detailing events.
• Participate in shift turn-over activities.
• Escalate issues to technical resources and other stakeholders expediently and monitor the status of all open trouble tickets.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors and 5+ years of experience; or equivalent experience without a degree.
• Must be able to work onsite and support shift work.
• Reliability, detail oriented, and strong sense of work commitment to report to duty on time, as scheduled.
• Knowledge and experience installing, updating, and troubleshooting network systems and protocols.
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Server and workstation operating systems, Adobe, Microsoft Office applications, i.e. (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Skills and experience installing, updating, and troubleshooting software applications on Microsoft operating systems.
• Knowledge of regulations, policies, practices, and procedures relative to information systems security.
• Familiarity with Federal Government computer system operations and processes to advise.
• Ability to follow Standard Operations Procedures and verbal direction.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Self-motivation, professional demeanor and accountability.
• Ability to demonstrate critical thinking skills under high-pressure time sensitive environments.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must have an Active Top Secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience working in commercial, government or military 24x7 messaging/comms centers.
• Basic TCP/IP networking skills.
• CompTIA A+, Network+.

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

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.

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.

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U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.