Aerospace & defense manufacturer with chemical production operations
Paligen Technologies manufactures aerospace and defense components while operating chemical production facilities across three U.S. locations. The company is executing a significant cloud and security modernization, with active projects spanning Azure AD conditional access, Microsoft Sentinel playbook development, and ERP system implementation—all while managing NIST 800-171 and CMMC Level 2 compliance requirements. Recent hiring velocity is accelerating across senior engineering and operations roles, signaling capacity expansion amid these infrastructure shifts.
Paligen Technologies is a privately held manufacturer headquartered in Tampa, Florida with additional facilities in Kentucky and Texas. The company operates across three business lines: aerospace and defense component manufacturing, engineering and design services for aerospace, defense, and maritime applications, and design, construction, and operation of chemical production facilities. The organization employs over 400 people and serves primarily government and defense contractors, requiring compliance with stringent cybersecurity and procurement frameworks including DFARS audits and CMMC certification.
Primary stack centers on Microsoft cloud: Azure, Microsoft 365, Azure AD, Intune, and Microsoft Defender (Endpoint, Identity, Office, Cloud). Actively implementing ERP systems and Microsoft Sentinel for security monitoring. No on-premises replacements currently planned.
NIST 800-171 and CMMC Level 2 are core requirements for the organization. Active projects include compliance manager integration and support for DFARS audits, reflecting government defense contractor obligations.
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