Information System Security Engineer (ISSE)

Paragon Cyber Solutions LLC; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and innovative team as an Information System Security Engineer, where your expertise in application security and vulnerability management will be crucial. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with agile development teams, ensuring robust security practices are integrated into every aspect of the application lifecycle. You'll be responsible for implementing security controls, conducting vulnerability assessments, and collaborating on cloud security initiatives. With a focus on professional growth and a supportive work environment, this role is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the cybersecurity field while enjoying a healthy work-life balance.

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

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on security engineering experience required.
• Must have DoD 8570 IAT II or IAM II Certification.

Responsibilities

• Implement and enforce application cybersecurity measures.
• Coordinate with engineers on cloud and application security.

Skills

Application Cybersecurity

Vulnerability Management

Security Engineering

DevSecOps

Attention to Detail

Analytic Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

ACAS

VMWare

Linux

Windows AD

ESXi

Job description

Paragon Cyber Solutions has an immediate opening for those ready for an exciting and dynamic career as an Information System Security Engineer to work with agile development teams to review application risks, identify weaknesses, and implement remediation actions. The ideal candidate is someone experienced with deploying virtual machines (Docker Containers), conducting security and vulnerability scans, and application security testing. Must have excellent attention to detail, strong analytic, and communication skills. Working knowledge and understanding of application cybersecurity toolsets used for DevSecOps is desirable.

Clearance

Active TS/SCI Clearance

Essential Functions

• Responsible for, support of, and coordinating with other Engineers, Architects, and teams in implementing a comprehensive cloud and application security, in addition to remediation actions.
• Employ best practices when implementing security controls within an information system including software engineering methodologies, system/security engineering principles, secure design, secure architecture, and secure coding techniques.
• Responsible for Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) configuration, implementation, and scans.
• Hands on configuration experience with ESXi, VMWare, Linux, Windows AD, SCAP, and remediating STIG findings.
• Provide remediation of vulnerabilities identified on infrastructure devices.
• Identify what cybersecurity STIG, checklist, or control requirements apply during the development of new components and software that is implemented into the enterprise infrastructure.
• Security engineering experience with CI/CD pipelines preferred.
• Knowledge of Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) and Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) a plus.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• Experience in implementing and enforcing application cybersecurity and vulnerability management.

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five (5) years or more of Cybersecurity related experience (hands on security engineering).
• Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) experience is mandatory.
• Experience conducting Information Systems vulnerability assessment, risk mitigation, and application of mitigation strategies.
• Understanding of RMF, eMASS, POA&Ms, ACAS, and Vulnerability Management.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• DoD 8570 IAT II or IAM II Certified (Security+ CE or equivalent) required at higher.

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.