Torch Technologies, Inc. · 2 weeks ago
Cybersecurity, Senior (ISSM)
Torch Technologies is a 100% employee-owned company providing research, development, and engineering services to the Federal Government and Department of Defense. They are seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer (ISSM) to support their EPASS GB contract, focusing on maintaining cybersecurity certification and ensuring the security posture of IT systems.
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Responsibilities
Completes and maintains required cybersecurity certification IAW AFMAN 17-1303
Ensures all AF IT cybersecurity-related documentation is current and accessible to properly authorized individuals
Supports the PM or ISO in maintaining current authorization to operate, approval to connect (if required), and implementing corrective actions identified in the plan of actions and milestones
Coordinates, with the PM and AO staffs, development of an ISCM strategy and monitors any proposed or actual changes to the system and its environment
Continuously monitors the IT and environment for security-relevant events
Assesses proposed configuration changes for potential impact to the cybersecurity posture
Assesses the quality of security controls implementation against performance indicators
Ensures cybersecurity-related events or configuration changes that impact AF IT authorization or adversely impact the security posture are formally reported to the AO and other affected parties, such as IOs, stewards, and AOs of interconnected IT
Ensures all ISSOs and privileged users receive necessary technical training and obtain cybersecurity certification IAW AFMAN 17-1301, Computer Security (COMPUSEC), AFMAN 17-1303, and maintain proper clearances IAW DoDI 8500.01; and
Ensures the AF IT is acquired, documented, operated, used, maintained, and disposed of properly IAW DoDI 5000.02 and DoDI 8510.01
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizenship
Master's or Doctorate Degree in a related field and 10 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, five years of which must be in the DoD OR
Bachelor's Degree and 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, five of which must be in the DoD OR
15 years of directly related experience with proper certifications as described in the PWS labor category performance requirements, eight of which must be in the DoD
Candidate must possess and be able to maintain a T3/Secret Clearance
Must have the knowledge, experience and recognized ability to be considered highly skilled in their technical/professional field
Must possess the ability to perform tasks independently and oversee the efforts of junior and journeyman contractor personnel within the technical/professional discipline
Demonstrates advanced knowledge of their technical/professional discipline as well as possess a comprehensive understanding and ability to apply associated standards, procedures and practices in their area of expertise (Program Office, Enterprise and Staff Level Support interface)
All Cybersecurity professionals should possess experience providing guidance on the following to include, but not limited to: Access control, Configuration management, System and communications protection, Contingency planning, Incident handling, System and information integrity, Security and privacy training and awareness, Software development activities, software and tools related to Cybersecurity
Experience performing cybersecurity duties as outlined in DoDI 8500.01, AFI 17-130, and AFI 17-1301 for assigned AF IT
Experience validating, evaluating and analyzing finding results and developer adjudications using automated testing tools, e.g., Fortify, Checkmarx, SonarQube, and AppScan
Experience utilizing DoD tracking systems to input/document cybersecurity deficiencies, vulnerabilities, and change requests in the appropriate tracking system for each program, e.g., Jira, HP ALM, and eMASS
Experience with conducting information security continuous monitoring (ISCM) by maintaining ongoing awareness of information security, vulnerabilities, and threats to support organizational risk management decisions IAW approved ISCM strategy
At a minimum, the successful candidate will meet the requirements for and maintain an IAM Level III Cybersecurity certification by possessing at least one of the following certifications as directed by DoD 8140 and outlined in DoD 8570.01 -M, Appendix3, Table 2,2 AFMAN 17-1303: ISACA CISM, (ISC)2 CISSP, GIAC GSLC
Preferred
Certified SCRUM Master
Other Agile Certifications
Working knowledge of the Agile Development methodology
Experience using any, or all, of the following tools: CheckMarx, SonarQube, Jira, Confluence, Mavin, Jenkins, Bitbucket
Benefits
ESOP participation
401(k) match and safe-harbor contribution
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Flexible spending accounts
Health Saving Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts
EAP
Education assistance
Paid time off
Holidays
Company
Torch Technologies, Inc.
Founded in October 2002, Torch is a 100% employee-owned business headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$15.16M2012-02-09Seed· $3.01M
2011-12-31Debt Financing· $12.15M
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