• Supports the implementation, monitoring, and enhancement of enterprise cybersecurity controls. • Contributes to security operations, threat detection, vulnerability management, and compliance initiatives. • Works alongside senior security engineers and operations teams.

• Design, implement, and support secure network architectures across enterprise and cloud environments. • Engineer and maintain firewalls, VPNs, proxies, IDS/IPS solutions, and network access control technologies. • Lead network segmentation and Zero Trust initiatives. • Perform firewall rule reviews, policy optimization, and attack surface reduction efforts. • Design secure remote access and multi-factor authentication solutions. • Integrate security telemetry into SIEM platforms for monitoring, alerting, and incident response. • Support cloud networking security controls across AWS, Azure, and hybrid environments. • Lead major security infrastructure upgrades and architecture modernization efforts. • Collaborate with cybersecurity, infrastructure, and cloud teams to implement enterprise security standards. • Develop technical documentation, network diagrams, and security design artifacts.

• Drive significant endpoint security technology initiatives across multiple layers of architecture • Partner with product management, product owners and architects to identify & prioritize automation targets • Work on design implement projects to transform products within the CTR portfolio through automation orchestration opportunities • Contribute to infrastructure platforms development

Role Description Paragon Cyber Solutions is seeking a highly skilled and mission-driven Cyber Security Engineer to join our team in support of a critical defense program. The Cybersecurity Engineer II supports the implementation, monitoring, and enhancement of enterprise cybersecurity controls. This role contributes to security operations, threat detection, vulnerability management, and compliance initiatives while working alongside senior security engineers and operations teams. This position is contingent upon contract award. - Implement and maintain cybersecurity controls across enterprise environments. - Support SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, and firewall technologies. - Participate in vulnerability management and remediation initiatives. - Conduct security monitoring, analysis, and incident response support. - Assist with threat modeling and risk assessments. - Maintain secure system configurations and security baselines. - Support compliance activities aligned with NIST, CIS, and organizational policies. - Investigate security alerts and assist with threat hunting activities. - Participate in security tool deployment and optimization projects. - Create technical documentation and operational procedures. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience. - 2 to 4 years of cybersecurity engineering experience. - Experience supporting security operations and implementing security controls. - Familiarity with: - SIEM platforms - IDS/IPS technologies - EDR solutions - Firewall platforms - Understanding of: - Threat modeling - Vulnerability management - Secure configuration baselines - Knowledge of: - NIST Cybersecurity Framework - CIS Controls - Security compliance frameworks Requirements - Security certifications such as: - Security+ - CISSP - Similar industry-recognized certifications - Experience with: - CrowdStrike Falcon - Microsoft Defender for Endpoint - Splunk Enterprise Security Benefits - Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision). - Retirement Plan (401K w/ employer matching). - Paid Time Off & 11 Paid Holidays. - Short and Long-Term Disability. - Healthy Work-Life Balance. - Training & Development.