Information System Security Engineer

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 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, as well as a working knowledge and understanding of application cybersecurity toolsets used in the CI/CD DevSecOps pipelines.

Clearance

Requirements

Active TS/SCI Security Clearance Required

Essential Functions

• Work hand in hand with developer teams to implement testing into their pipelines.
• Actively review and implement improvements to drive continuous improvement of the efficiency, speed, and quality of the CI/CD DevSecOps environment.
• Responsible for, support of, and coordinating with other Engineers, Architects, and teams in implementing a comprehensive cloud and application cybersecurity program in a DevOps environment.
• Provide cybersecurity guidance and direction in the design, development and implementation of automated solutions, based on a set of standards and processes that enable CI/CD developers to easily apply cybersecurity and compliance services.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• Experience with OR knowledge of supporting Cloud based platforms (Google, Microsoft, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Military Cloud (MilCloud)).
• Experience with CI/CD DevSecOps integration with tools such as Jenkins, JIRA, GitLab, and Bitbucket
• Extensive experience in implementing and enforcing application cybersecurity and vulnerability management.

Required Experience

• A good understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Agile software development methodology
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience conducting Information Systems vulnerability assessment, risk mitigation, and Plan of Action and Milestone (POA&M) development and tracking; understanding and application of mitigation strategies.
• Five (5) years or more of Cybersecurity related experience.
• Understanding of RMF, ACAS, and Vulnerability Management.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

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

Benefits

• Short and Long-Term Disability.
• Paid Time Off & 11 Paid Holidays.
• Retirement Plan (401K w/ employer matching).
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision).
• Training & Development.
• Healthy Work-Life Balance.

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.