Security Systems Engineer III

The Security Systems Engineer III performs a variety of tasks applied to specialized technology problems to resolve total system problems as they relate to Information Assurance requirements. Provides technical assistance to the program manager in addressing system security requirements IAW National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), DODI 8500.1; DoD 8500.2, DODI 8510.01 and other applicable security directives or policies for the application of the Risk Management Framework (RMF). Provides trend analysis and recommendations to the program manager on security constraints and industry best practices.Responsibilities:Produce system security documents and artifacts to support assessment and authorization packages for the accreditation of IT systemsReview system security documents and artifacts produced by development contractors and other organization to support assessment and authorization packages for system accreditationFamiliarity with the use of Fortify Static Code Analysis tool and interpretation of the results to determine validity and severity of findings to formulate risk assessment reportsFamiliarity with ACAS (Tenable Nessus) vulnerability in scanning servers and interpretation of the results to determine validity and severity of findings to formulate risk assessment reportsParticipate in technical meetings on a wide range of security engineering topicsConduct technical reviews of development Contractor produced security deliverablesCoordinate with development contractor security/system engineers, ISSOs, ISSMs, and USTRANSCOM security offices and staffs to resolve program security issuesExperience providing support to ensure system(s) are designed, developed, and deployed in accordance with applicable Executive Orders, Federal Policy, DOD regulations, USTRANSCOM requirements, and commercial best practicesSupport security strategy with multiple agencies, Authorizing Official (AO) representatives, and vendors and support coordination with other government organizations/agencies to assess security engineering issuesApply security engineering principles to recommend changes to network and security architecture for the purposes of improving security posture and meeting operations performance requirementsConduct security testing activities including security assessments and audits. Support operational security activities e.g., firewall implementation, risk mitigation, host security, encryption, intrusion detection, Virtual Private Network (VPN) implementations, and virus detectionsQualifications:Clearance requirement - SecretBachelor's Degree or equivalent experienceAt least 3 years of experience in information assurance and cybersecurity of DoD systemsExperience using eMASSWorking knowledge of DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF), DoD IA guidance and policies, and NIST 800 series standardsSecurity +, CAP, or other IA-related certification highly desiredApplicants selected for this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Please note that only US Citizens are eligible for a security clearance.About UsIf you would like to be part of a hard-working company that works with a sense of purpose, Paragon could be the place for you.We recognize and celebrate diversity and success and offer an ideal work/life balance. Many of our employees work here for a long time because of the satisfaction the find in the work itself. They also enjoy our generous family-oriented health, vacation, and financial benefits.Paragon is dedicated to helping our employees thrive...Our employees are precious resources, and we are committed to their well-being and personal growth.We are fundamentally focused on satisfying both our employees and customers.We consistently exhibit integrity, dedication, and excellence in all that we do.We provide people with the right skills and tools to succeed and grow professionally.We celebrate and share our successes with our employees first and foremost.Paragon offers competitive benefits to make health and wellness a priority for every employee.Health and WellnessHealth CoverageDental CoverageVision CoverageFlexible Spending and HSA AccountsEmployee Assistance ProgramShort- and Long-Term DisabilityLife/AD&D InsuranceWork/Life Balance401(k) with Company matchPaid Time Off (Vacation/Sick)Paid Leave (Including Military Leave)Holiday PayParagon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by country, regional, or local law.We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor participating in eVerify.