Cybersecurity Journeyman

Torch Technologies

Thank you for your interest in employment with Torch Technologies. We are a 100% employee-owned, Certified Great Place To Work and named Best Places to Work in Huntsville/Madison County, headquartered in Huntsville, AL. Our team provides superior research, development, and engineering services to the Federal Government and Department of War. As one of the nation’s top 100 defense companies, the services we provide directly support the men and women who serve our country. Our corporate mission sums up the pride our employee-owners take in the work we do: “Lighting the Pathway of Freedom”. And, as a Certified Evergreen ESOP, we have made the commitment to grow and sustain our company for the next 100 years! Come grow with us!

Torch Technologies is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst Journeyman to join a team assigned to the Air Force Human Resources Systems Division at Randolph AFB, TX. This person will assist with tracking task orders and ensuring HR applications are up to date with the latest cyber taskings. They will assist with tracking and managing system access requests through the various phases of approval and ensure accuracy of the documentation. They will also assist in analyzing Checkmarx code scans and review and validate issues in coordination with system developers and software engineers. The ideal candidate is experienced in the utilization of the Atlassian Tool Suite, especially Jira and Confluence, and knowledgeable of how to implement CM using the Atlassian Tool Suite. This position supports the AFLCMC/GB Business and Enterprise Systems Directorate (BES)/GBH Human Resources Systems Division.

This Cybersecurity Journeyman position requires a highly motivated individual who will assist with ensuring the appropriate operational security posture is maintained for the assigned IT. This includes the following related to maintaining situational awareness and initiating actions to improve or restore cybersecurity posture:

• 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;
• Ensure 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, Cyber Incident Handling; and, Initiates exceptions, deviations, or waivers to cybersecurity requirements.

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a related field and at least 3 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 3 of which must be in the DoW, OR, 7 years of directly related experience with proper certifications as described in the PWS labor category performance requirements, 5 of which must be in the DoW.
• The ISSO is required to hold and maintain a personnel certification associated with the DCWF ISSO work role (722) at an intermediate (journeyman) proficiency level as outlined in DoWI 8510.01, AFMAN 17-1305 and AFI 17-101 for assigned systems/applications (one of the following:

o   CGRC/CAP

o   CASP+

o   CCSP

o   Cloud+

o   SSCP

o   Security+

o   GSEC

• Must hold Active DoW Security Clearance (Secret).

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s or master’s Degree in a related field and at least 10 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 5 of which must be in the DoW OR
• 15 years of directly related experience with proper certifications, 8 of which must be in the DoW.
• Must hold and maintain a personnel certification associated with the DCWF ISSM work role (722) at an advanced (senior) proficiency level as outlined in DoWI 8510.01, AFMAN 17-1305 and AFI 17-101 for assigned systems/applications.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Cloud experience
• Agile Development methodologies
• RMF

Schedule: (M-F; 8-5)

Work Location: - Onsite, Randolph AFB/San Antonio, TX

Travel: 0%-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, 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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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.  Torch Technologies, Inc. participates in E-Verify.