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# Cyber Security Engineer

- **Company:** Paragon Cyber Solutions
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cyber Security, System Configuration, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Intrusion Detection Systems, Security Information and Event Management, Software Vulnerability Management, Firewalls (Computer Science), Azure Security Center, Information Technology, CIS Benchmarks, Splunk
- **Published:** July 31, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=06e4fb2f48de54fc

## About the Role

* 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

## 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.
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.


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