Torch Technologies

Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

Torch Technologies$85K — $110K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship required.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 7-9 years of relevant experience in cybersecurity.
  • Cybersecurity certifications (e.g., Security+, CISSP, CISM) as per DoDM 8140.
  • At least four years of hands-on experience in information assurance.
  • Familiarity with RMF, NIST SP 800-53, and DISA STIGs.
  • Experience with eMASS for reporting NIST SP 800-53 controls.

Responsibilities

  • Provide cybersecurity support per DoDI 8500.01 and RMF.
  • Ensure cybersecurity documentation is current and accessible.
  • Assist in maintaining current authorization to operate (ATO) and approval to connect (ATC).
  • Continuously monitor systems for security-relevant events.
  • Evaluate proposed configuration changes for cybersecurity impacts.
  • Assess the quality of security controls implementation.
  • Identify weaknesses using security tools like ACAS and DISA STIGs.

Benefits

  • Stable and professional work environment.
  • ESOP participation and 401(k) match.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Life insurance and short/long-term disability coverage.
  • Flexible spending accounts and health savings options.
  • Education assistance and paid time off.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and paid holidays.
Full Job Description
Torch Technologies is seeking a motivated Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) with a background in DoW regulations pertaining to RMF and Cybersecurity. Must be able to work in a team environment. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills both oral and written; exhibit the ability to adapt and thrive in a dynamic, work environment servicing multiple agencies.

Off Hours support may occasionally be required as mission dictates.

Some of the primary responsibilities will include:
  • Provide cybersecurity support per DoDI 8500.01, including assessing and continuously monitoring cybersecurity risk to ensure legacy and new capabilities adhere to enterprise standards such as the Risk Management Framework (RMF), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), and the Authorization Official's Information System Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) strategy.
  • Ensure all cybersecurity-related documentation is current and accessible to properly authorized individuals.
  • Support the Program Manager (PM) or Information System Owner (ISO) and Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) in maintaining current authorization to operate (ATO), approval to connect (ATC) if required, and implementing corrective actions identified in the Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M).
  • Continuously monitor systems and their environments for security-relevant events.
  • Assist the ISSM in the assessment of proposed configuration changes for potential impact to the cybersecurity posture.
  • Assist the ISSM in assessing the quality of security controls implementation against established performance indicators.
  • Evaluate system security posture and identify weaknesses using tools such as ACAS and DISA STIGs.


Job Requirements:
  • U.S. Citizenship.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, or related discipline or equivalent experience.
  • 7-9 years of experience.
  • Cyber certifications in support of DoDM 8140, such as Security+, CISSP, CISM, etc.
  • A minimum of four years' hands-on experience in cybersecurity/information assurance.
  • Working knowledge of RMF, NIST SP 800-53, and DISA STIGs.
  • Demonstrable experience implementing and validating NIST SP 800-53 controls and reporting findings, artifacts, and other supporting documentation in eMASS.
  • Proficiency with security tools such as ACAS/Nessus, SCAP Compliance Checker (SCC), and log aggregate tools.
  • Strong technical understanding of operating systems (Windows/Linux), networking concepts, and virtualization.
  • Must have an Active current Secret clearance, with SAP eligibility, and the ability to upgrade to Top Secret.


Preferred Skills:
  • An active Top Secret clearance, with SAP eligibility.
  • Experience conducting authorizations under JSIG.
  • Direct experience with Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIF) and Special Access Program Facilities (SAPF)


Schedule: M-F, 8-5

Work Location: Customer-site

Travel: 0-10%

Relocation Assistance Available: No

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Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: No

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.

About Torch Technologies

Torch Technologies is a defense and aerospace company that provides engineering, technology development, and programmatic support services to the Department of Defense, Missile Defense Agency, and other government agencies. The company's services include systems engineering, modeling and simulation, software development, test and evaluation, and program management. Torch Technologies was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama.
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