Security Controls Assessor

All Paragon employees must meet the requirements set forth in Executive Order 14042 and the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force Guidance requiring all covered contractor personnel to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or qualify for an exemption.

Paragon Cyber Solutions is seeking those ready for an exciting and dynamic career as a Security Controls Assessor while supporting critical global operations.

Support U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science & Technology Directorate (S&T) Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) focuses on providing the tools, technologies, and knowledge products for the nation’s Homeland Security Enterprise. S&T strives to enable effective, efficient, and secure operations across all homeland security missions by applying scientific, engineering, analytics, and innovative approaches to deliver timely solutions in support of DHS's mission.

Clearance

Top Secret Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Implementing an IT Security Review and Assistance Program to aid the ISSOs in authoring security assessment and authorization documentation.
• Scheduling IT security review and assistance visits and ensuring these visits are completed and participating in review and assistance visits.
• Coordinating with ISSOs and providing guidance and oversight in identifying and documenting deficiencies and prioritizing them based on the mission, risk, and funding.
• Evaluating configurations and implementation of firewalls, proxy servers, routers, Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), Intrusion Detection System (IDS), wireless networks, etc. against legal requirements, departmental/local policy, industry best practices and vendor recommendations.
• Ensuring coordination among the DHS Security Operations Center and the Information Security Vulnerability Management Program when vulnerability assessments cross multiple Component responsibilities.
• Ensuring DHS encryption policy is implemented and enforced and advising project managers on the implementation of DHS encryption standards.

Requirements

Mandatory:

• 7 years of experience as a proven Security Controls Assessor.
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) Certification.
• Certified Analytics Professional (CAP) or CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) Certification.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401K w/ employer matching)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)