Cybersecurity Engineer

Paragon Cyber Solutions has an immediate opening for those ready for an exciting and dynamic career as a Cybersecurity Engineer to join other smart, talented, and dedicated engineers that pride themselves in analyzing the most difficult challenges for the launch test range while developing and delivering solutions to meet the needs of the US Space Force and their customers. Would you like to join a highly motivated Cybersecurity Engineering (CSE) team that paves the way for Department of Defense space systems? Join our team of engineers providing cutting-edge cybersecurity tests and operations to emerging Launch Range assets.  If you are seeking to work in a dynamic environment and want to be part of the World’s Premier Gateway to Space, this may be the opportunity you’ve been looking for!

Requirements

Essential Functions

• Provide Cybersecurity enterprise engineering support across the Launch and Test Range System (LTRS)
• Work multiple projects and initiatives to ensure target dates and goals are achieved
• Support DoD Assessment & Authorization (A&A) activities in accordance with RMF process
• Develop, modify, and review A&A documentation
• Analyze the architectures of IT systems for compliance with DoD policies; develop and execute security test plans; and use security tools such as ACAS, SCAP, and execution of STIGs
• Assess the risk of IT systems documenting them in formal risk assessments and supporting artifacts associated with the A&A process
• Organize, develop, and present briefings, written summaries, and written reports incorporating narrative, tabular and/or graphic elements
• Provide CS Subject Matter Expertise (SME) engineering support to project teams
• Support proposals (internal and externally funded)
• Determine the security posture and CS authorization readiness of systems and architectures
• Support of engineering design teams by assessing network and system security design features and making recommendations concerning overall security accreditation readiness and compliance with CS guidance and best practices
• Prepare and execute detailed computer system analysis, including interim and final reports and presentation of analysis data
• Research policies, procedures, standards, and guidance, and apply under specific conditions for the protection of information and information systems
• Conduct Information Systems vulnerability assessment, risk mitigation, and Plan of Action and Milestone (POA&M) development and tracking, understanding and application of mitigation strategies.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Skills

• Strong understanding of DIACAP, RMF, ACAS, and Vulnerability Management
• Strong technical skills
• Strong communication skills, written and oral, to interact with team members and customers
• Experience working in a team environment

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM-related field
• Two or more years of related Cybersecurity engineering experience
• Software and application security evaluation skills using automated software evaluation tools
• Network and/or System Administration technical expertise with Microsoft operating systems, Linux/Unix operating systems, Cisco products, VMWare/virtualization; and Cross Domain Solutions/Guards

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• DoD 8570 IASAE II (CASP CE, CISSP [or Associate], or CSSLP).
• Ability to travel 20%.
• The flexibility to work occasional non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project or mission requirements.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance, which includes U.S. citizenship.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License required.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision).
• Retirement Plan (401k w/employer matching).
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays.
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability.
• Healthy Work-Life Balance.
• Training & Development

Why Work For Paragon Cyber Solutions?

You want to make a difference. You want to be recognized by name versus being a number. You want to work with a company where you can grow and work in different areas to increase your knowledge/experience. You have an entrepreneurial spirit and need to live it.

As a small business, each team member rolls up their sleeves and helps where needed (including our CEO). Our ideal candidate will be comfortable with multi-tasking and prefers working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. You must be adaptable to the needs of a growing business.

A Model of Excellence

That’s our motto in all we do and what we seek in our team members.

Are you a hardworking professional seeking a new opportunity that fosters growth? Look no further!

We are an award-winning minority, woman, veteran-owned, 8(a), EDWOSB, VOSB, Tampa, FL-based small business. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality solutions that help our clients protect the integrity of their business operations.