Information System Security Engineer (ISSE)

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as an Information System Security Engineer with a forward-thinking company dedicated to cybersecurity excellence. In this dynamic role, you'll collaborate with agile development teams to assess application risks, identify vulnerabilities, and implement effective remediation strategies. Your expertise in deploying Docker containers and conducting comprehensive security assessments will be vital. This innovative firm values attention to detail and strong analytical skills, fostering an environment where your contributions truly matter. If you're looking to grow in a supportive and fast-paced setting, this is the perfect chance to make a meaningful impact in the cybersecurity landscape.

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 cybersecurity experience required.
• DoD 8570 IAT II or IAM II Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Implement and coordinate cloud and application security measures.
• Conduct security and vulnerability scans and remediation actions.

Skills

Application Cybersecurity

Vulnerability Management

Security Engineering

CI/CD Pipelines

Docker Containers

Communication Skills

Analytic Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS)

ESXi

VMWare

Linux

Windows AD

SCAP

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.