Fast Facts

Paragon Cyber Solutions is seeking an experienced Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) to join their team in Colorado Springs. The role involves working with agile development teams to assess application risks and implement security measures.

Responsibilities: Configure and manage cybersecurity tools, monitor security alerts, conduct vulnerability assessments, and ensure cybersecurity compliance across systems.

Skills: Experience with application cybersecurity, vulnerability management, and familiarity with RMF, eMASS, ACAS, and security compliance.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field; 3+ years of cybersecurity experience; Must be DoD 8570 IAT II or IAM II certified (e.g., Security+ CE).

Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

Compensation: Not provided by employer. Typical compensation ranges for this position are between $95,000 - $130,000.

Paragon Cyber Solutions has an immediate opening for those ready for an exciting and dynamic career as an Information System Security Engineer to to work with agile development teams to review application risks, identify weaknesses, and implement remediation actions. The ideal candidate is someone experienced with conducting security and vulnerability scans, and application security testing. Must have excellent attention to detail, strong analytic, and communication skills.

Clearance

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Essential Functions

• Configure and manage Tenable Security Center and Nessus Manager in an on-premises environment as part of DISA Assured Compliance and Assessment Solution (ACAS)
• Administer and maintain McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator (ePO) and Enterprise Security System (ESS) point products
• Monitor security logs and alerts from Elastic and Kibana (ELK Stack) and other system level audits
• Support incident detection and conduct preliminary response actions to security incidents.
• Configure and launch STIG compliance scans using SCAP Compliance Checker (SCC)
• Administer Microsoft Windows Server and Red Hat Linux (RHEL) operating systems
• Administer virtualization platforms using VMware and Microsoft Hyper-V
• Monitor, assess, and report system security vulnerabilities, document corrective actions on the POA&M, and implement preventative actions to minimize the security vulnerabilities.
• Identify and analyze emergent cybersecurity technologies and systems engineering methods to improve the system’s cybersecurity posture.
• Perform testing of all patches and fixes to ensure cybersecurity compliance prior to installation of new equipment.
• 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.
• Three (3) 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.
• 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.