Cyber Security Engineer

Paragon Cyber Solutions

$90K — $110K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, Computer Science, or related field; or equivalent experience.
  • 2 to 4 years of cybersecurity engineering experience.
  • Experience in supporting security operations and implementing security controls.
  • Familiarity with SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR, and firewall technologies.
  • Understanding of threat modeling and vulnerability management.
  • Knowledge of NIST Cybersecurity Framework and CIS Controls.

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.
  • Investigate security alerts and aid in threat hunting activities.
  • Create technical documentation and operational procedures.

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.
Full Job Description
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.

Requirements
  • 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.


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


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