Cyber Security Engineer

Paragon Cyber Solutions (8a, EDWOSB, VOSB, HUBZone, C3PAO-Candidate)

Cyber Security Engineer responsible for implementing and enhancing cybersecurity controls for a defense program. Collaborating with senior engineers and operations teams to manage security operations and compliance.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in implementing and maintaining cybersecurity controls, supporting security operations, and conducting vulnerability management. Proficient in security monitoring, incident response, and compliance with frameworks such as NIST and CIS.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Cybersecurity Engineering ExperienceSIEM SupportVulnerability ManagementSecurity MonitoringSecurity Certifications

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Hard Skills

Cybersecurity ControlsThreat ModelingIncident ResponseVulnerability ManagementSecure Configuration Baselines

Tools & Technologies

SIEM PlatformsEDR SolutionsIDS/IPS TechnologiesFirewall TechnologiesCrowdStrike FalconMicrosoft Defender for EndpointSplunk Enterprise Security

Certifications & Qualifications

Security+CISSP

Industry Keywords

NIST Cybersecurity FrameworkCIS ControlsSecurity Compliance Frameworks

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecuritySplunk

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.
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.
Security certifications such as Security+, CISSP, Similar industry-recognized certifications.
Experience with CrowdStrike Falcon, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Splunk Enterprise Security.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.