Cyber Security Engineer with Security Clearance

Paragon Cyber Solutions | 8a, EDWOSB, SDVOSB, CMMC-C3PAO |; Crane (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Retirement Plan (401K w/ employer

Paid Time Off

11 Paid Holidays

Short and Long-Term Disability

Healthy Work-Life Balance

Training & Development

Job summary

Paragon Cyber Solutions is a mission-driven cybersecurity employer seeking a Cyber Security Engineer II to support a critical defense program. The engineer helps implement and monitor enterprise cybersecurity controls, aids in threat detection, vulnerability management, and compliance, and collaborates with senior engineers and operations teams.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance. The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 2–4 years of cybersecurity

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 2–4 years of cybersecurity engineering experience.
• Experience supporting RMF for DoD information systems.
• Experience documenting RMF/security artifacts (SSP, RAR, SAR, POA&M, etc.).
• Working knowledge of FISMA, FIPS, NIST and DoD guidance.

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

Threat modeling

Vulnerability management

Secure baselines

RMF

NIST guidance

Compliance knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science or related field

Tools

SIEM platforms

EDR solutions

IDS/IPS

Firewall platforms

Job description

Paragon Cyber Solutions is seeking a highly skilled and mission-driven Cyber Security Engineer to join our team in support of a critical defense program. The Cybersecurity Engineer II supports the implementation, monitoring, and enhancement of enterprise cybersecurity controls. This role contributes to security operations, threat detection, vulnerability management, and compliance initiatives while working alongside senior security engineers and operations teams. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Requirements

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.

Required Experience

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 2 to 4 years of cybersecurity engineering experience.
• Experience supporting security operations and implementing security controls.
• Experience supporting the Risk Management Framework (RMF) for DoD information systems.
• Experience developing or updating RMF/security authorization documentation such as SSP, RAR, SAP, SAR, POA&M, IRP, CP, SOPs, and CMPs.
• Working knowledge of FISMA, FIPS, NIST, DoDI 8510.01, DoDI 8500.01, and related cybersecurity guidance.

Familiarity with

SIEM platforms

• IDS/IPS technologies
• EDR solutions
• Firewall platforms

Understanding of

Threat modeling

• Vulnerability management
• Secure configuration baselines

Knowledge of

NIST Cybersecurity Framework

• CIS Controls
• Security compliance frameworks

Preferred Qualifications Security certifications such as

Security+

• CISSP
• Similar industry-recognized certifications

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401K w/ employer matching)
• Paid Time Off
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Short and 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, certified Tampa, FL-based small business. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality solutions that help our clients protect the integrity of their business operations.