Cybersecurity Engineer

Torch Technologies

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Torch Technologies has an exciting opportunity for a Cybersecurity Engineer (Journeyman) to support the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center/PEO Digital Directorate (AFLCMC/HB) at Hanscom AFB MA. 

As a Cybersecurity Engineer (Journeyman), your duties will include the following but are not limited to:

• Assist with development of System Security Management Plans, Program Protection Plans, Security Risk Analyses, OPSEC Plans, Computer Certification and Accreditation, Security Vulnerability and Countermeasures Analyses, Security Concepts of Operations, and other system security engineering-related documents identified in MIL-STD 1785, DoDI , Operation of the Adaptive Acquisition Framework, and DoDI

• 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., Risk Management Framework (RMF)

• Update, monitor, and manage information in systems for the program office

• Process and manage system user account requests and process tools

• Process and manage system port/protocol and access control list requirements

• Process and   manage system Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)  identification  and authorization requirements

• Manage the distribution, implementation, remediation, and tracking of system security updates and configurations as required by the DoD

• Recommend  policies  and  procedures  to  ensure  information  systems  reliability  and accessibility to prevent and defend against unauthorized access to systems, networks, and data

• Conduct risk and vulnerability assessments of planned and installed information systems to identify vulnerabilities, risk, and protection needs

• Promote awareness of security issues among management and ensuring sound security principles are reflected in organizations' vision and goals

• Conduct systems security evaluations, audits and reviews

• Recommend systems security contingency plans and disaster recovery procedures

• Recommend and implementing programs to ensure that systems, network, and data users are aware of, understand, and adhere to systems security policies and procedures

• Participate in network and systems design to ensure implementation of appropriate systems security policies

• Recommend initial, or updates to, software and configurations to new or existing system security mechanisms

• Obtain waivers to mandated security mechanisms/policies which would be detrimental to system performance and impact the system's mission

• Facilitate the gathering, analysis and preservation of evidence used in the prosecution of computer

• Provide leadership assistance in the analysis of the design, development, integration, implementation and testing of cybersecurity requirements

• Develop risk-based strategies to address identified gaps

• Review and assess implementations of cybersecurity (i.e.  RMF security controls) throughout the open systems architecture and associated services, derived requirements specifications, design documents & design implementation

• Collaborate with stakeholders (Government and commercial) to ensure the system is approved by all Authorizing Officials via the RMF A&A process

• Provide technical advice in systems security across all systems and supports.

 Required Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship

• High school diploma or equivalent

• 7 years of directly related experience, 5 of which must be in the DoD

• Active Secret clearance is required

• Must maintain clearance at required level

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in a professional engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited educational program along with at least three years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, three of which must be in the DoD

Schedule: (M-F; 8-5)

Work Location: (Onsite- Hanscom AFB)

Travel: (No)

Relocation Assistance Available: (No) 

Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: (No)

Salary Range $125,000-$150,000)

The salary range information is a general guideline only.  Several factors can influence the salary for a position including but not limited to, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, geographic location, business considerations, scope and responsibilities of the position, local or other applicable market conditions, and internal equity. Other factors include the candidate's qualifications such as relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education/training, and certifications.

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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: 

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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