What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cybersecurity Systems Engineer position at Paragone Solutions, Inc.?
Paragone Solutions is seeking a Cybersecurity Systems Engineer to join the team.
This position will be based onsite with core hours between 7:00am – 5:00pm, Monday – Friday.
This role is contingent upon contract award.
Responsibilities Include:
Paragone Solutions, Inc. is a boutique provider of services to the Department of Defense. We are a process-oriented (i.e. ISO 9001 certified) services company that provides cybersecurity, IT training, and industrial health/occupational safety support services. Founded in 2008, we are a certified woman-owned small business. Paragone offers competitive salaries and a relaxed, life-friendly work environment.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other basis prohibited by law.
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This position will be based onsite with core hours between 7:00am – 5:00pm, Monday – Friday.
This role is contingent upon contract award.
Responsibilities Include:
- Responsible for conducting in-depth assessments of the organization's cybersecurity systems, technologies, and architecture.
- Analyzing system designs, configurations, and operational practices to identify vulnerabilities, gaps, and areas for improvement.
- Develop, deploy, and operate IT and operational technologies (also known as "industrial control systems"), cybersecurity-related systems, services, and tools (networks, data, software, and hardware), pertaining to cybersecurity-related initiatives.
- Work closely with technical teams to evaluate security controls, assess risks, and recommend solutions to enhance the overall security posture of the organization's systems and infrastructure.
- Conduct threat modeling exercises to identify design and operational gaps in environments, systems, and software.
- Perform technical cybersecurity architecture reviews and assessments across various technologies in OT and IT environments.
- Implement hardening standards (e.g., STIG, CIS) for hardware, operating systems, and software.
- Design and implement enterprise security technology architecture for effective operationalization.
- Develop resilience strategies based on a deep understanding of advanced persistent threat techniques and tactics.
- Manage the secure software development lifecycle and conduct software assessments, applying industry best practices (e.g., OWASP, NIST).
- Tooling knowledge of IT Access Control and Digital Rights Management (applications, file shares, etc.), Security Information Event Manager (SIEM), Data security and data protection software solutions, Network security software solutions platforms, Systems and Network Communication Protection (including network segmentation), System and Information Integrity, Enterprise IT Asset Management and Enterprise Patching, Secure Configuration Management (CM), System/ Enterprise Tool Evaluation and Enhancements (data flow, white- and blacklisting, IP tracking tools, system categorization, host intrusion prevention system, Traditional and advanced antivirus protection, Microsoft (MS) Active Directory Security, Vulnerability Scanning and Remediation, Industrial Control System Security and Remediation, Secure Cloud Infrastructure, i.e., Office 365, Azure Security Portals, etc., Microsoft (MS) Active Directory Security, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning as it relates to Cybersecurity desired, but not required.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or related field.
- Minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in the Information Technology Security or Cybersecurity field.
- Formal training or certifications, in technology and cybersecurity domains with a focus on risk concepts, ideally with applied experience in a government entity.
- Experience with NIST 800, ISO 27001, and SANS Critical Security Controls.
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, concepts, and best practices.
- Proficiency in conducting system analysis, including assessing system architecture, configurations, and vulnerabilities.
- Familiarity with SIEM, IDS/IPS, DLP, and endpoint security solutions.
- Ability to analyze and interpret cybersecurity data and generate actionable insights.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Experience in documenting system analysis findings, recommendations, and action plans.
- Commitment to continuous learning and staying abreast of emerging cybersecurity trends and technologies.
- Experience in assisting with the management of staff for administrative items, project management, QC/QA of work products, report writing, and other related matters is highly desired.
Paragone Solutions, Inc. is a boutique provider of services to the Department of Defense. We are a process-oriented (i.e. ISO 9001 certified) services company that provides cybersecurity, IT training, and industrial health/occupational safety support services. Founded in 2008, we are a certified woman-owned small business. Paragone offers competitive salaries and a relaxed, life-friendly work environment.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other basis prohibited by law.
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