Cyber Security Engineer

About the role

The Cyber Security Engineer II at Paragon Cyber Solutions 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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Support security tool deployment and optimization projects
• Create technical documentation and operational procedures

Requirements

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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)
• Retailment Plan (401K w/ employer matching)
• Paid Time Off & 11 Paid Holidays
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Healthy Work-Life Balance
• Training & Development