Paragon Cyber Solutions has an immediate opening for those ready for an exciting and dynamic career as a Cybersecurity Specialist (Senior) 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

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience (minimum 4 years).

• Five (5) years or more of Cybersecurity related experience in a team environment (in addition to the degree requirement).

• Strong understanding of DIACAP, RMF, ACAS, and Vulnerability Management.
• Expertise with Microsoft operating systems, Linux/Unix operating systems, Cisco products, VMWare/virtualization; and Cross Domain Solutions/Guards.
• Ability to research policies, procedures, standards, and guidance, and apply under specific conditions for the protection of information and information systems.
• 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.
• Knowledge of CS application software for example: Nessus, NMAP, SCAP, and STIG Viewer.
• Technical expertise of operating systems such as Microsoft Windows Server 20XX, Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows XP and Linux/Unix.
• Networking-System Administration expertise to include knowledge of  switches/routers, network protocols, account management, and the  evaluation of audit logs.

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.

Benefits

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