Cybersecurity Engineer, Senior (ISSM)

About the role

Torch Technologies is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer, Senior (ISSM) to support our EPASS GB contract. This position is based in Kettering, OH (Dayton/WPAFB area).

Responsibilities

• Serves as the primary cybersecurity technical advisor to the AO, PM and ISO.
• Ensures the integration of cybersecurity into, and throughout, the lifecycle of the IT, on behalf of the AO and in accordance with DoWI 8510.0.
• Completes and maintains required cybersecurity certification IAW AFMAN 17-1303;
• 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;
• Captures, documents, and monitors any proposed or actual changes to the system and its environment;
• Continuously monitors the IT and environment for security-relevant events;
• Affirms the quality of security controls implementation against performance indicators;
• Reports cybersecurity-related events or configuration changes that impact AF IT authorization or adversely impact the security posture to the AO and other affected parties, such as IOs, stewards, and AOs of interconnected IT;
• Ensures 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 DoWI 8500.01;
• Ensures the AF IT is acquired, documented, operated, used, maintained, and disposed of properly IAW DoWI 5000.02 and DoWI 8510.01.

Requirements

• 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 DoW OR
• Bachelor's Degree and 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, five of which must be in the DoW 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 DoW.
• Knowledge, experience and recognized ability to be considered highly skilled in their technical/professional field.
• 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).
• 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.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of the Agile Development methodology
• Experience using any, or all, of the following tools: CheckMarx, SonarQube, Jira, Confluence, Mavin, Jenkins, Bitbucket

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with the Agile Development methodology
• Experience using any, or all, of the following tools: CheckMarx, SonarQube, Jira, Confluence, Mavin, Jenkins, Bitbucket

Benefits

Torch Technologies offers 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.