Cybersecurity Specialist

Paragon Cyber Solutions has an immediate opening for those ready for an exciting and dynamic career as a Cybersecurity Specialist to join smart, talented, and dedicated specialists that pride themselves in analyzing the most difficult challenges. Our Space Force team helps operate, maintain, and sustain mission-critical cybersecurity operations to provide safe and effective launch, testing, and tracking of Department of Defense, civil, commercial, and international space lift vehicles. 

Clearance: Active Secret Security Clearance Mandatory to Start

This position is eligible for partial telecommuting after initial training period is complete.

Essential Functions

• Provide Cybersecurity (CS) support to the Launch and Test Range System (LTRS) across the Enterprise.
• Participate in managing the LTRS Access Management Plan (LAMP) effort across the Range
• Participate and lead in the efforts to create FISMA packages and renew LTRS Authorities to Operate (ATO)
• Perform DoD Assessment & Authorization (A&A) activities in accordance with the DIACAP and RMF process.
• Develop, modify, and review A&A documentation.
• Analyze the CS architecture of Range systems for compliance with DoD policies; develop and execute security test plans; and use security tools such as ACAS/Nessus, SCAP, and execution of STIGs.
• Assess the CS risk of Range systems documenting them in formal risk assessments and supporting artifacts associated with the A&A process.
• Organize, develop, and present briefings, written summaries, and written reports incorporating narrative, tabular and/or graphic elements.
• Provide CS Subject Matter Expertise (SME) support to project teams.
• Determine the security posture and CS accreditation readiness of systems and architectures.
• Support engineering design teams by assessing network and system security design features and making recommendations concerning overall security accreditation readiness and compliance with IA/CS guidance and best practices.
• Conduct Information Systems vulnerability assessment, risk mitigation, and Plan of Action and Milestone (POA&M) development and tracking; understanding and application of mitigation strategies.
• Research policies, procedures, standards, and guidance, and apply under specific conditions for the protection of information and information systems.
• Mentor CS Operation Specialists and Associates.
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 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) or ability to obtain withing six (6) months of hire.
• Ability to travel 20%.
• The flexibility to work occasional non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project or mission requirements.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License required.

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision).
• Retirement Plan (401K w/ employer matching).
• Paid Time Off & 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.