Cybersecurity Engineer (ISSO) Journeyman

Torch Technologies, Inc.; Kettering (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

A defense contracting company located in Kettering, OH seeks a Cybersecurity Engineer (ISSO) Journeyman to support cybersecurity efforts. The role requires 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity and includes responsibilities like monitoring compliance, reporting security incidents, and maintaining documentation. Candidates must be U.S. citizens, hold relevant cybersecurity certifications, and be able to maintain a Secret Clearance. This position is well-suited for individuals seeking to contribute significantly to defense operations.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• 3+ years of directly related cybersecurity experience with proper certifications.
• Candidate must possess and maintain a T3/Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide cybersecurity support per DoDI 8500.01.
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity policies and standards.
• Report security incidents to the system-level ISSM and cybersecurity office.

Skills

Cybersecurity experience

Access Control

Incident Handling

Configuration Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Tools

Fortify

Jira

Checkmarx

SonarQube

Job description

Overview

Torch Technologies

Torch Technologies has an exciting opportunity for a Cybersecurity Engineer (ISSO) Journeyman located in Kettering, OH (Dayton/WPAFB area) to support our EPASS GB contract. As part of the AFLCMC/GB Business and Enterprise Systems Directorate (BES), the Acquisition and Due-In System (ADIS) is an unclassified legacy mainframe system. It provides a single repository of information for items centrally procured at the Air Logistics Centers (ALCs). ADIS maintains and processes data for contracting and procurement requirements activities from Purchase Request (PR) initiation (pre-award) through the contract lifecycle to closeout (post-award) and maintains historical data on stock numbered items.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Responsible for ensuring the appropriate operational security posture is maintained for the assigned IT.
• Implements and enforces all AF cybersecurity policies, procedures, and countermeasures.
• Completes and maintains required cybersecurity certification in accordance with 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 in accordance with 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.
• Initiates exceptions, deviations, or waivers to cybersecurity requirements.

Required Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship
• 3+ years of directly related cybersecurity experience with proper certifications
• Experience providing guidance on the following to include, but not limited to: Access Control, Configuration Management, System & Communications Protection, Contingency Planning, Incident Handling, System & Information Integrity, Security & Privacy Training & Awareness.
• Experience in 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 DoW 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 in accordance with ISCM strategy.
• 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
• Candidate must possess and be able to maintain a T3/Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s Degree in a related field.

Schedule

Mon-Fri; 8-5

Work Location

onsite at Kettering, OH

Travel

<10%

Relocation Assistance Available

No

Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract

No

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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.

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