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Cybersecurity Engineer, Senior (ISSM)

Torch Technologies, Inc.
life insurance, paid time off, 401(k), relocation assistance

May 14, 2026
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 has an exciting opportunity for a Cybersecurity Engineer, Senior (ISSM) located Kettering, OH (Dayton/WPAFB area) to support our EPASS GB contract. As part of the AFLCMC/GB Business and Enterprise Systems Directorate (BES), the Automated Project Order (APO) Form System automates the AFMC Form 181 process and coordination, which is used to obligate Depot Purchased Equipment Maintenance (DPEM) funds for project workloads. The system was designed to provide the workload and financial status for all end items repaired organically and identifies the need for adjustments of funds. The emphasis of the system is to provide access to the status of documents as approved, rejected, or canceled; notify users when they need to access the accounting and finance system to commit funds; maintain a historical record of transactions; and allow for the extraction of data for summarization and reports. The system offers on-line data access to all authorized users at HQ AFMC, the three Air Logistics Centers (ALCs), and the DFAS Operating Location (OPLOC) at San Bernardino. APO does NOT handle the funds process; it requests confirmation from individuals responsible for committing and obligating funds. The system provides financial integrity and ensures work processes are not started unless proper funds are available. Users of the system are those individuals involved in the financial process used to fund organic and contract repair requirements for the ALCs. This includes, but is not limited to, Depot Maintenance Activity Group (DMAG) and Supply Management Activity Group (SMAG) financial personnel located at HQ AFMC and the ALCs, financial personnel located at AMARC, Air Force (AF) Financial Services Office (FSO) funds certifiers, Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) funds obligation personnel. As a Cybersecurity Engineer, Senior ISSM your duties will include but may not be limited to: Provides the PMO/Capability Development Manager (CDM) cybersecurity support per DoDI 8500.01. Support includes assessing and continuously monitoring cybersecurity risk ensuring that legacy and new capabilities adhere to enterprise standards such as Risk Management Framework (RMF), Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and per Authorization Official's Information System's Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) strategy. Completes and maintains required cybersecurity certification IAW AFMAN 17-1303; Ensures all AF IT cybersecurity-related documentation is current and accessible to properly authorized individuals; 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; Coordinates, with the PM and AO staffs, development of an ISCM strategy and monitors any proposed or actual changes to the system and its environment; Continuously monitors the IT and environment for security-relevant events; Assesses proposed configuration changes for potential impact to the cybersecurity posture; Assesses the quality of security controls implementation against performance indicators; Ensures cybersecurity-related events or configuration changes that impact AF IT authorization or adversely impact the security posture are formally reported to the AO and other affected parties, such as IOs, stewards, and AOs of interconnected IT; Ensures all 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; and, Ensures the AF IT is acquired, documented, operated, used, maintained, and disposed of properly IAW DoWI 5000.02 and DoWI 8510.01. Job 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 Degreeand 12years 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. Must have the knowledge, experience and recognized ability to be considered highly skilled in their technical/professional field. Must possess the 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). All Cybersecurity professionals should possess 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. Must have and maintain a T3/Secret security clearance. At a minimum, the successful candidate will meet the requirements for 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: * ISACA CISM * United America Technologies CISSO * FITSI FITSP-M * GIAC GCIA * GIAC GCSA * GIAC GCIH * GIAC GSLC * GIAC GICSP * (ISC)2 CISSP-ISSMP * (ISC)2 CISSP Preferred Qualifications: Certified SCRUM Master Other Agile Certifications Working knowledge of the Agile Development methodology Experience using any, or all, of the following tools: CheckMarx SonarQube Jira Confluence Mavin Jenkins Bitbucket Schedule:40 Hrs/week Work Location: Kettering, OH Travel:0-10% Relocation Assistance Available:No Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract:No #LI-EW1 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: 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. 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. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Careers Link as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by sending an email to HR@torchtechnologies.com. Thank you for your interest in Torch Technologies.