What are the responsibilities and job description for the Network Engineer position at Paragon Cyber Solutions?
Paragon Cyber Solutions is a woman-, veteran-, and minority-owned cybersecurity and IT services firm that supports government and commercial clients with compliance, cyber defense, and mission-focused technology solutions. Our team takes pride in solving complex technical challenges and delivering innovative, customer-focused outcomes.
We are seeking a Network Engineer to join a bright, talented, and dedicated team working on critical infrastructure and security-focused environments. In this role, you will help design, develop, modify, evaluate, and implement hardware and network solutions while contributing technical leadership across multidisciplinary efforts.
Responsibilities- Provide leadership and guidance to IT personnel, including mentoring, development, and training.
- Serve as a subject matter expert and support the IT network environment across servers, clients, routers, virtual private networks, switches, and firewall devices.
- Troubleshoot complex application, system, and network issues, including availability, utilization, throughput, and latency concerns.
- Plan and execute the selection, installation, configuration, and testing of network equipment.
- Define IT policies and procedures and provide management with status reporting on network health, availability, and trends.
- Maintain network performance through monitoring, analysis, and tuning.
- Analyze IT systems and prepare supporting documentation related to performance, stability, interoperability, and lifecycle considerations.
- Assist in the development, implementation, and documentation of impact assessments, architecture change recommendations, and CONOPS change recommendations.
- Secure the IT network through access controls, monitoring, evaluation, and documentation aligned with applicable standards.
- Participate in the design and development of integrated solutions that meet customer requirements.
Required Experience
- Minimum 4 years of experience in a related network engineering or IT infrastructure field.
- Hands-on experience with Cisco routers and switches.
- Knowledge of Internet Protocols, communication protocols, and data and network security.
- Strong understanding of federal government security requirements, including FISMA and NIST guidelines.
- Experience supporting government customers.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
- Must possess current active TS/SCI clearance.
- Must possess current DoD 8570 IAT II certification; relevant network certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, or JNCIE are a plus.
- Must be eligible to work in the United States.
- The flexibility to work occasional non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project or mission requirements.
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision).
- Retirement Plan (401K w/ employer matching).
- Paid Time Off & 11 Paid Public 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.
A Model of Excellence
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 a minority, woman, veteran-owned, 8(a), EDWOSB, VOSB, HUBZone 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.