--- title: 'Security/ATO Automation Engineer at SkyePoint Decisions' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/security-ato-automation-engineer-skyepoint-decisions-remote-nx6t2z13769n' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-11-07' --- # Security/ATO Automation Engineer at SkyePoint Decisions - **Company:** SkyePoint Decisions - **Location:** Remote - **Work type:** remote - **Posted:** 2026-11-03 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-07 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/skyepointdecisionsinc/jobs/4477348009 ## 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 contract win. SkyePoint Decisions is seeking a Security/ATO Automation Engineer to join our team supporting the Department of Education’s (DoED) Federal Student Aid (FSA) Cybersecurity and Privacy Support Services (CPSS) in Washington, DC. This person designs and implements automation that supports customer authorization activities by integrating security evidence, assessment results, workflow status, policy checks, and decision-support information into traceable ATO processes. This is a remote position. Responsibilities: - Analyze authorization workflows, evidence requirements, assessment activities, control data, approvals, and recurring manual steps to identify automation opportunities. - Develop automated evidence collection, validation, normalization, routing, status tracking, and reporting capabilities using customer-approved technologies. - Integrate ATO automation with security scanning, SBOM/SCA, vulnerability, workflow, data, repository, and system-of-record capabilities as approved by the customer. - Implement rules and policy checks that support consistent assessment and authorization workflows without replacing Government decision authority. - Develop dashboards and decision-support views that expose evidence status, findings, dependencies, exceptions, and readiness information. - Collaborate with security, development, platform, integration, data, and Government stakeholders to validate automation logic and maintain traceability. - Develop automated tests, configuration documentation, runbooks, ADRs, change documentation, and release artifacts. Required Qualifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Engineering, or related field; with 10+ years of experience. - Senior industry professional certification such as CISSP. - Experience with RMF/ATO processes, security assessment/evidence activities, governance-risk-compliance workflows, or comparable security authorization functions. - Demonstrated ability to automate workflow, evidence, data, reporting, or compliance activities through software, scripting, APIs, or approved platforms. - Working knowledge of security controls, assessment evidence, vulnerability/security findings, traceability, and Government authorization processes. - Ability to obtain a 6c Public Trust. At least an active Secret clearance is highly preferred. - U.S. Citizenship is required. Preferred Qualifications: - NIST RMF and NIST SP 800-53 concepts - ATO/evidence automation - GRC or assessment workflow platforms - Python or comparable scripting - REST APIs - Security scanning/SBOM data - Jira/Confluence/GitLab - AWS 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. 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. CCPA Disclosure Notice Here ## About SkyePoint Decisions ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: SkyePoint Decisions delivers secure, scalable cybersecurity, IT infrastructure, and application development solutions for U.S. federal government agencies. - **Entity Type**: Private (Privately Held) - **Headquarters**: Dulles, Virginia, United States - **Founded**: 2009 - **Founders**: Bo Kimbrough (Founder & CEO) ## Core Business - **Primary Industry**: Information Technology & Services; Cybersecurity - **Target Customers**: U.S. Federal Government agencies (B2G) - **Mission/Purpose**: To enable federal agencies to deliver their mission securely and effectively – anytime, anywhere, from any device. The company links business strategy to operational reality, helping clients integrate, innovate, and grow. ## Products & Services - **Cybersecurity Architecture & Engineering**: Design and implementation of security frameworks to protect federal networks and data. - **Critical Infrastructure & Operations**: Management and maintenance of essential IT infrastructure for government operations. - **Applications Development & Maintenance**: Custom software development and ongoing support for mission-critical federal applications. - **IT Strategy & Consulting**: Advisory services to help agencies align business strategy with operational reality. ## Market Standing - **Valuation**: Not publicly disclosed (private company) - **Key Metric (Revenue)**: Annual Revenue of approximately **$7.7 million** (as of latest data) - **Key Metric (Funding)**: Not publicly disclosed (no recent funding rounds reported) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Strong partner network providing access to multiple Set-Aside, GWAC, and agency IDIQ contract vehicles. Key certifications include ISO 9001:2015, ISO 20000-1:2018, ISO 27001:2022, and CMMI Maturity Level 3 (DEV & SVC). - **Growth Signals**: - Acquired **SNR Government IT Services** in September 2022 [channelfutures.com](https://www.channelfutures.com). - Won a **$52 million cybersecurity contract** with the U.S. Department of Education in December 2021 [prnewswire.com](https://www.prnewswire.com). - Recently appointed senior leadership: **Manohar Kumar** and **Durriya Badani** joined in strategic roles (November 2024) [businesswire.com](https://www.businesswire.com). - Promoted **Heather Conigliaro** to President (November 2023) and appointed **Heather Newlin** to Chief Strategy Officer (December 2023) [businesswire.com](https://www.businesswire.com). - Joined the **Cloud Security Alliance** in July 2025 [morningstar.com](https://www.morningstar.com). ## Competitive Advantages - **Deep Federal Expertise**: Over 15 years of experience exclusively serving U.S. federal agencies, providing a nuanced understanding of government compliance and mission requirements. - **Certified & Accredited**: Holds multiple key industry certifications (ISO 9001, ISO 20000, ISO 27001, CMMI Level 3) that are critical for winning federal contracts. - **Access to Contract Vehicles**: Strong partner network allows clients to use various GWAC and IDIQ vehicles, simplifying procurement. - **Agile & Empowered Workforce**: Company culture emphasizes transparency, accountability, and an empowered team, which they call "The SkyePoint Way." ## Strategic Focus - **Growth in National Security**: The appointment of a Division Lead for National Security in 2024 signals a push into defense and intelligence sectors [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/skyepoint-decisions-inc-). - **Maintaining Certifications**: Recent ISO re-certifications (2024) demonstrate a commitment to maintaining the highest standards required for government work. - **Talent Acquisition**: Strategic hires at the senior leadership level (CSO, President, new directors) indicate a focus on scaling operations and winning larger contracts. ## Why Work Here - **Meaningful Mission**: Employees directly support U.S. federal agencies in executing their missions securely, offering a strong sense of purpose. - **Culture**: Described as a collaborative team environment built on individual performance, accountability, transparency, and persistence ("The SkyePoint Way"). The company emphasizes giving back to the community. - **Remote/Hybrid Policy**: Not explicitly stated, but having 5 offices across the U.S. (with HQ in Dulles, VA) suggests a mix of on-site and potentially remote work depending on the contract and role. - **Compensation**: Glassdoor-style data suggests competitive salaries (e.g., Firewall Engineer ~$147k/yr, Systems Engineer ~$128k/yr) [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/skyepoint-decisions-inc-). - **Employee Ratings**: 3.5/5.0 on LinkedIn (40 reviews), with 3.7/5.0 for Career and Work-Life balance, indicating a generally positive, stable work environment [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/skyepoint-decisions-inc-). - **Referral Program**: A Referral Partner Program pays a bonus if a referred candidate is hired after 45 days. ## Sources 1. [skyepoint.com](https://www.skyepoint.com/) 2. [skyepoint.com/about](https://www.skyepoint.com/about) 3. [linkedin.com/company/skyepoint-decisions-inc-](https://www.linkedin.com/company/skyepoint-decisions-inc-) 4. [careers-skyepoint.icims.com](https://careers-skyepoint.icims.com/jobs/intro?mobile=true&needsRedirect=false) 5. [businesswire.com](https://www.businesswire.com) (Leadership hires) 6. [prnewswire.com](https://www.prnewswire.com) ($52M contract win) 7. [channelfutures.com](https://www.channelfutures.com) (SNR acquisition) 8. 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