Cyber Security Engineer: RMF & SIEM Threat Defense

Paragon Cyber Solutions; Crane (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

401K plan

Paid time off

Disability

Work-life balance

Training & development

Job summary

Paragon Cyber Solutions in Indiana is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer II to join our defense program and strengthen enterprise cybersecurity controls. You will support security operations, threat detection, vulnerability management, and RMF documentation with guidance from senior engineers.

The role requires 2–4 years of relevant experience, a Bachelor's degree in a related field, and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• 2–4 years of cybersecurity engineering experience.
• Experience supporting security operations and implementing security controls.
• Experience supporting RMF for DoD information systems.
• Experience developing/updating RMF/security documentation (SSP, RAR, SAP, SAR, POA&M, IRP, CP, SOPs, CMPs).
• Working knowledge of FISMA, FIPS, NIST, DoDI 8510.01/8500.01 guidance.
• Familiarity with SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR, and firewall platforms.
• Understanding of threat modeling, vulnerability management, secure baselines.
• Knowledge of NIST CSF, CIS Controls, and security compliance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain cybersecurity controls across enterprise environments.
• Support SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, and firewall technologies.
• Participate in vulnerability management and remediation initiatives.
• Conduct security monitoring, analysis, and incident response support.
• Assist with threat modeling and risk assessments.
• Maintain secure system configurations and security baselines.
• Support compliance activities aligned with NIST, CIS, and organizational policies.
• Investigate security alerts and assist with threat hunting activities.
• Participate in security tool deployment and optimization projects.
• Create technical documentation and operational procedures.

Skills

Cybersecurity engineering

Security operations

Threat detection

Vulnerability management

RMF knowledge

NIST/CIS guidance

SIEM

EDR

IDS/IPS

Firewall platforms

Threat modeling

Secure configurations

NIST CSF knowledge

CIS Controls

Security compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity/IT/CS

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

SIEM

EDR

IDS/IPS

Firewall platforms

Job description

Paragon Cyber Solutions in Indiana is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer II to join our defense program and strengthen enterprise cybersecurity controls. You will support security operations, threat detection, vulnerability management, and RMF documentation with guidance from senior engineers.

The role requires 2–4 years of relevant experience, a Bachelor's degree in a related field, and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance.