Overview
Paragon Cyber Solutions has an immediate opening for a Cyber Security Specialist to work with agile development teams to review application risks, identify weaknesses, and implement remediation actions. The ideal candidate has experience with conducting security and vulnerability scans and application security testing. The role requires excellent attention to detail, strong analytic and communication skills. Clearance : Active Secret.
Essential Functions
- Configure and manage Tenable Security Center and Nessus Manager in an on-premises environment as part of the 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
Experience in implementing and enforcing application cybersecurity and vulnerability management.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 levels.Benefits
Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision).Retirement Plan (401K with employer matching).Paid Time Off & 11 Paid Holidays.Short and Long–Term Disability.Healthy Work–Life Balance.Training & Development.About The Company
Why Work For Paragon Cyber Solutions? 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 is our motto in all we do. We are a small business where each team member contributes across needs (including our CEO).
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.
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