Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

About the role

Torch Technologies is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to support the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Electronic Systems PEO (AFLCMC/ES) at Hanscom AFB, MA.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of security documentation including System Security Management Plans, Program Protection Plans, Security Risk Analyses, OPSEC Plans, and other required system security engineering artifacts.
• Support RMF Authorization and Accreditation (A&A) activities, ensuring compliance with DoW and Air Force cybersecurity policies.
• Manage system user accounts, ports/protocols, PKI requirements, and access control lists.
• Implement and track system security updates, configurations, and vulnerability remediation in accordance with DoW requirements.
• Conduct risk and vulnerability assessments; recommend security policies, contingency plans, and disaster recovery procedures.
• Participate in system/network design to ensure alignment with security policies.
• Provide leadership in analyzing and integrating cybersecurity requirements into system design and operations.
• Review and assess the implementation of RMF security controls across system architecture, documentation, and design artifacts.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure RMF A&A approval by all Authorizing Officials.
• Maintain and audit databases for classified information, visits, and clearances.
• Support classified material handling, accountability, and compliance with security classification guides.
• Develop and deliver security awareness training and education programs.
• Prepare and review acquisition security documentation and ensure compliance with CDRLs.
• Plan and implement security-related surveys, assessments, and evaluations throughout the program life cycle.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship
• Bachelor's degree in a professional engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited educational program and at least 10-15 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline, 10 of which must be in the DoW.
• CISSP certification is required.
• Understanding of cybersecurity in DoW cloud infrastructure.
• Experience with systems analysis and eMASS.
• Strong ability to communicate technical topics effectively in both written and verbal forms.
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies including CI/CD, DevSecOps, and DevOps.
• Risk Management Framework (RMF) implementation and documentation.
• DoW cybersecurity policies and compliance.
• System Authorization and Accreditation (A&A) processes.
• DoD cloud infrastructure security.
• Agile development methods including CI/CD, DevSecOps, and DevOps.
• Security risk, vulnerability, and contingency planning.
• PKI management and access control.
• Classified material handling and accountability.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Able to collaborate with government, contractor, and industry stakeholders.
• Able to solve problems and think analytically.
• Able to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to adapt to evolving program requirements and security challenges.
• Must have and maintain an active Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Required Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship
• Bachelor's degree in a professional engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited educational program and at least 10-15 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline, 10 of which must be in the DoW.
• CISSP certification is required.
• Understanding of cybersecurity in DoW cloud infrastructure.
• Experience with systems analysis and eMASS.
• Strong ability to communicate technical topics effectively in both written and verbal forms.
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies including CI/CD, DevSecOps, and DevOps.
• Risk Management Framework (RMF) implementation and documentation.
• DoW cybersecurity policies and compliance.
• System Authorization and Accreditation (A&A) processes.
• DoD cloud infrastructure security.
• Agile development methods including CI/CD, DevSecOps, and DevOps.
• Security risk, vulnerability, and contingency planning.
• PKI management and access control.
• Classified material handling and accountability.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Able to collaborate with government, contractor, and industry stakeholders.
• Able to solve problems and think analytically.
• Able to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to adapt to evolving program requirements and security challenges.
• Must have and maintain an active Secret clearance.

Skills

• Required Skills

Required Skills:

• U.S. Citizenship
• Bachelor's degree in a professional engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited educational program and at least 10-15 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline, 10 of which must be in the DoW.
• CISSP certification is required.
• Understanding of cybersecurity in DoW cloud infrastructure.
• Experience with systems analysis and eMASS.
• Strong ability to communicate technical topics effectively in both written and verbal forms.
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies including CI/CD, DevSecOps, and DevOps.
• Risk Management Framework (RMF) implementation and documentation.
• DoW cybersecurity policies and compliance.
• System Authorization and Accreditation (A&A) processes.
• DoD cloud infrastructure security.
• Agile development methods including CI/CD, DevSecOps, and DevOps.
• Security risk, vulnerability, and contingency planning.
• PKI management and access control.
• Classified material handling and accountability.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Able to collaborate with government, contractor, and industry stakeholders.
• Able to solve problems and think analytically.
• Able to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to adapt to evolving program requirements and security challenges.
• Must have and maintain an active Secret clearance.

Benefits

• Benefits

Benefits:

• ESOP participation
• 401(k) match
• 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
• holidays