Information System Security Officer, Senior

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 with over 1200 employee-owners. Our team provides superior research, development, and engineering services to the Federal Government and Department of Defense. 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 an Information System Security Officer, Senior to join the team at Hill AFB, UT. Torch Technologies is a 100% employee-owned business dedicated to providing superior research, development, and engineering services to the Department of Defense. As defense contractors, the services we provide directly support the warfighter.

As an Information System Security Officer, Senior your duties will include the following, but are not limited to:

Ensure the appropriate operational security posture is maintained for the assigned IT.

Ensure that all system and application deliverables meet the requirements of all DoD and Air Force Cybersecurity policies as identified in DoDI 8510.01 (29 Dec 2020), AFI 17-101 (6 Feb 2020), AFI 17-130 (13 Feb 2020), AFMAN 17-1303 (12 May 2020), Para 2.20, Attachment 2 IAT Level II as determined by the Unit Information System Security Manager (ISSM).

Perform work that involves ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems, networks, and data through the planning, analysis, artifact creation development, implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of information systems security programs, policies, procedures, and tools.

Support the system/application authorization and accreditation (A&A) effort, to include assessing and guiding the quality and completeness of A&A activities, tasks, and resulting artifacts mandated by governing DoD and Air Force policies (i.e., RMF).

Provide support for the configuration and artifact creation for IS and or Platform Information Technology (PIT) systems in accordance with applicable guidance for RMF accreditation.

Recommend or assist in the creation of policies and procedures to ensure the reliability of and accessibility to information systems and to prevent and defend against unauthorized access to systems, networks, and data.

Assist the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) with conducting risk and vulnerability assessments of planned and installed information systems to identify vulnerabilities, risks, and protection needs.

Conduct systems security evaluations, audits, and reviews.

Work with the ISSM to create individual systems security contingency plans and disaster recovery procedures.

Create and implement programs to ensure that individual IS or PIT systems, network, and data users are aware of, understand, and adhere to systems security policies and procedures created by the ISSM.

Participate in network and systems design to ensure implementation of appropriate systems security policies to include artifact creation for RMF activity.

Facilitate in the gathering, analysis, and preservation of evidence used in the prosecution of computer crimes and or investigations related to failure to follow security policy.

Ensure the rigorous application of information security/cybersecurity policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of all IT services.

Required Qualifications:

U.S. Citizenship

6 years plus IAT Level II

OR Bachelor's degree with individual research development plus 4 years plus IAT Level II

OR Master's degree with individual research development plus 2 years plus IAT Level II

Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret Clearance.

In addition to the requirements in 3.10, the Information System Security Officer (ISSO) is responsible for ensuring the appropriate operational security posture is maintained for the assigned IT.

Provide personnel with certifications commensurate with DoD Manual 8140.03, Cyberspace Workforce Qualification and Management Program for ISSO IAT Level II.

DoDM 8140 Information Assurance Management Level requirements:

IAM Level I (Baseline)

Suitable for entry-level positions, including ISSO.

Focuses on basic knowledge and skills in information assurance.

Requires certification such as Security+, GSEC, or equivalent.

IAM Level II (Mid-Level)

Appropriate for mid-level positions, including ISSM.

Emphasizes a deeper understanding of information assurance principles.

Requires a higher-level certification, typically one of the following: CISSP, CISM, GSLC.

IAM Level III (Advanced)

Geared towards senior and managerial roles.

Demands an advanced understanding of information assurance and significant experience.

Requires a certification such as CISSP-ISSMP, CISM, or equivalent.

Schedule:M-F; 8-5

Work Location: Onsite

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 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.

Applying to Torch Technologies:

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