Fast Facts
Join Paragon Cyber Solutions as a Cybersecurity Specialist, working with a dedicated team to maintain mission-critical cybersecurity operations for the Space Force.
Responsibilities: Provide cybersecurity support for the Launch and Test Range System, manage access plans, conduct risk assessments, and mentor junior staff.
Skills: Experience with cybersecurity compliance, risk management frameworks, vulnerability assessments, and tools like ACAS/Nessus; DoD 8570 certification required.
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related field; strong understanding of DoD policies and security architecture; must obtain IAT II or IAM II certification within six months.
Location: Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida, United States
Compensation: Not provided by employer. Typical compensation ranges for this position are between $80,000 - $120,000.
Paragon Cyber Solutions has an immediate opening for those ready for an exciting and dynamic career as a Cybersecurity Specialist 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
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 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) 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.
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision).
- Retirement Plan (401K w/ employer matching).
- Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays.
- Short and Long-Term Disability.
- Healthy Work-Life Balance.
- Training & Development.
Why Work For Paragon Cyber Solutions?
You want to make a difference. You want to be recognized by name versus being a number. You want to work with a company where you can grow and work in different areas to increase your knowledge/experience. You have an entrepreneurial spirit and need to live it.
As a small business, each team member rolls up their sleeves and helps where needed (including our CEO). 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.
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That’s our motto in all we do and what we seek in our team members.
Are you a hardworking professional seeking a new opportunity that fosters growth? Look no further!
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.
