Information System Security Officer (ISSO) Journeyman

About the role

Torch Technologies is seeking an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) Journeyman to support the Aerospace Dominance Enabler Division (AFLCMC/C3BM) at Hill AFB in Ogden, Utah.

Responsibilities

• Supports the protection, accreditation, and ongoing security posture of Air Force information systems.
• Conducts risk assessments, supports accreditation activities, evaluates system security controls, and helps enforce policies, configurations, and user access standards.
• Maintains compliance artifacts, monitors for vulnerabilities, assists with incident response actions, and supports secure system design efforts.
• Ensures all systems and applications meet DoD and Air Force cybersecurity requirements as directed by the Information System Security Manager (ISSM).
• Protects the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems, networks, and data by developing, implementing, and maintaining cybersecurity programs, policies, procedures, and security tools.
• Supports all Risk Management Framework (RMF) authorization and accreditation activities, including configuration, artifact creation, documentation, and compliance reviews.
• Assists the ISSM in performing risk and vulnerability assessments on planned and operational information systems, identifying security gaps and recommending mitigation actions.
• Conducts security evaluations, audits, and reviews; supports development of system contingency and disaster recovery plans; and promotes user compliance with cybersecurity policies and training requirements.
• Participates in system and network design efforts to ensure appropriate security controls and RMF activities are incorporated from the start.
• Affords assistance in the collection, analysis, and preservation of digital evidence related to cybersecurity incidents or policy violations.
• Maintains the operational security posture of assigned IT systems, monitors situational awareness, and implements actions to improve or restore cybersecurity resilience.
• Enforces Air Force cybersecurity policies, procedures, configuration guidelines (e.g., STIGs/SRGs), and change management processes.
• Maintains and audits authorized user access documentation and ensures users meet clearance, need-to-know, and annual training requirements.
• Reports security incidents or vulnerabilities to the ISSM and supports implementation of corrective or protective measures.
• Initiates and tracks exceptions, deviations, or waivers to cybersecurity requirements as needed.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship
• IAT Level II (Security+, GSEC, CCNA-Security, Certified Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or equivalent certification)
• Requires strong attention to detail, a commitment to cybersecurity excellence, and the ability to collaborate across technical and leadership teams.
• Must have and maintain an active Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in a related field and at least 3 years of experience in the discipline being performed, 3 of which must be in the DoD, OR, 7 years of directly related experience, 5 of which must be in the DoD.
• Experience supporting Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities and cybersecurity compliance.
• Experience using eMASS for authorization packages, artifact management, and accreditation support.
• Vulnerability assessment and risk mitigation analysis, STIG/SRG implementation and configuration management, security audits, assessments, and incident response support.
• Information system security and operational security posture management, secure system and network design support in DoD environments.
• Ability to develop innovative approaches to complex test problems.
• Strong attention to quality, adequacy, and completeness of test results and conclusions.
• Ability to deliver thorough, timely, and efficient task execution.
• Ability to provide clear analysis and recommendations to program test leadership.

Benefits

• ESOP participation
• 401(k) match
• medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, Health Savings Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts
• EAP
• education assistance
• paid time off
• holidays