Torch Technologies, Inc. · 6 hours ago
Cybersecurity ISSO (Journeyman)
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 Journeyman (ISSO) to ensure the operational security posture is maintained for assigned IT systems and to implement AF cybersecurity policies and procedures.
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Responsibilities
Responsible for ensuring the appropriate operational security posture is maintained for the assigned IT
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
Initiates exceptions, deviations, or waivers to cybersecurity requirements
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizenship
Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a related field and 3 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
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 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 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
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
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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