Network Engineer

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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.