Torch Technologies has an exciting opportunity for a Cybersecurity Engineer (ISSO) located Kettering, OH (Dayton/WPAFB area) to support our EPASS GB contract. As part of the AFLCMC/GB Business and Enterprise Systems Directorate (BES), the Digital Enterprise Solutions (DES) program conducts strategy and innovation planning activities to support the functional community when performing IT-focused capability-based planning and requirements development for PEO BES Defense Business System (DBS) initiatives. Early acquisition activities include requirements analysis; concept development; trade space evaluation; cost estimating; identification of technology maturity, risk drivers, needs, and opportunities; product support; and acquisition life cycle planning.
The successful candidate will provide the PMO/Capability Development Manager (CDM) cybersecurity support per DoDI 8500.01. Support includes assessing and continuously monitoring cybersecurity risk ensuring that legacy and new capabilities adhere to enterprise standards such as Risk Management Framework (RMF), Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and per Authorization Official’s Information System’s Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) strategy.
This position requires a highly motivated cybersecurity ISSO professional who is responsible for ensuring the appropriate operational security posture is maintained for the assigned IT. This includes the following related to maintaining situational awareness and initiating actions to improve or restore cybersecurity posture:
- Implements and enforce all AF cybersecurity policies, procedures, and countermeasures.
- Completes and maintains required cybersecurity certification IAW AFMAN 17-1303.
- Ensures all users have the requisite security clearances and need-to-know, complete annual cybersecurity training, and are aware of their responsibilities before being granted access to the IT according to AFMAN 17-1301.
- Maintains all authorized user access control documentation IAW the applicable AF Records Information Management System.
- Ensures software, hardware, and firmware complies with appropriate security configuration guidelines, e.g., security technical implementation guides/security requirement guides.
- Ensures proper configuration management procedures are followed prior to implementation and contingent upon necessary approval.
- Coordinate changes or modifications with the system-level ISSM, SCA, and/or the Wing Cybersecurity office.
- Initiates protective or corrective measures, in coordination with the ISSM, when a security incident or vulnerability is discovered.
- Reports security incidents or vulnerabilities to the system-level ISSM and wing cybersecurity office according to AFI 17-203, Cyber Incident Handling;
- Initiates exceptions, deviations, or waivers to cybersecurity requirements.
The Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) has the knowledge, experience and demonstrated ability to perform tasks related to the technical/professional discipline they are performing. Typically works independently and applies the proper procedures and processes related to their area of expertise. Has the ability to problem solve and troubleshoot various situations to develop successful outcomes within established program/project guidelines. Work is performed independently or under the oversight of more senior contractor employees (Program Office 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; and,
- 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.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in a related field and at least three years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, three of which must be in the DoD
OR, seven years of directly related experience with proper certifications, five of which must be in the DoD.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
At a minimum, the successful candidate will meet the requirements for and maintain a personnel certification associated with the DCWF ISSO work role (722) at an intermediate (journeyman) proficiency level as outlined in DoDI 8510.01, AFMAN 17-1305 and AFI 17-101 for assigned systems/applications:
- (ISC)2 CGRC/CAP
- CompTIA CASP+
- (ISC)2 CCSP
- CompTIA Cloud+
- (ISC)2 SSCP
- CompTIA Security+ CE
- (GIAC) GSEC
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidate must be a US Citizen
Candidate must possess and be able to maintain a T3/Secret Clearance
U.S. Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes
Job Type: Full time
Security Clearance: Tier 3/Secret
Schedule: (M-F; 8-5)
Work Location: Kettering, OH
Travel: <10%
Relocation Assistance Available: No
Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: No
Benefits:
Torch Technologies is proud to offer a stable and professional work environment, a competitive salary, and an excellent, comprehensive benefit package including: 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, and holidays.
Applying to Torch Technologies:
Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment at Torch Technologies is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Torch Technologies, Inc. participates in E-Verify.
