Cybersecurity Journeyman

Torch Technologies, Inc. • San Antonio, TX

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Torch Technologies is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst Journeyman to support the Air Force Human Resources Systems Division at Randolph AFB, Texas. The role assists with tracking task orders and ensuring HR applications are current with cybersecurity taskings. It also supports system-access request tracking and management through approval, documentation accuracy, and review of Checkmarx code scans with system developers and software engineers. Familiarity with the Atlassian Tool Suite, particularly Jira and Confluence, and implementing configuration management using those tools is desired. The position supports the AFLCMC/GB Business and Enterprise Systems Directorate (BES)/GBH Human Resources Systems Division.

The Cybersecurity Journeyman helps maintain the appropriate operational security posture for assigned information technology, maintain situational awareness, and initiate actions to improve or restore cybersecurity. Duties include implementing Air Force cybersecurity policies and procedures; maintaining certification, access-control documentation, and configuration compliance; coordinating system changes; responding to incidents and vulnerabilities; and initiating exceptions or waivers as needed.

The posting includes separate qualification descriptions for ISSO and ISSM work roles. The ISSO qualifications specify a journeyman-level personnel certification associated with DCWF ISSO work role 722 and an active DoW Secret clearance. The ISSM qualifications specify an advanced/senior-level certification associated with DCWF ISSM work role 722 and the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The position is onsite at Randolph AFB/San Antonio, Texas, with 0–10% travel. Relocation assistance is not available, and the position is not contingent upon a contract award.

Requirements

• For the stated journeyman/ISSO qualification: a bachelor's or master's degree in a related field and at least 3 years of experience in the relevant technical or professional discipline, including 3 years in the DoW; alternatively, 7 years of directly related experience with required certifications, including 5 years in the DoW.
• Hold and maintain a personnel certification associated with the DCWF ISSO work role (722) at intermediate (journeyman) proficiency for assigned systems/applications. Listed certifications include CGRC/CAP, CASP+, CCSP, Cloud+, SSCP, Security+, or GSEC.
• Hold an active DoW Secret security clearance.
• The posting also lists an ISSM qualification: a bachelor's or master's degree in a related field and at least 10 years of relevant technical/professional experience, including 5 years in the DoW; alternatively, 15 years of directly related experience with required certifications, including 8 years in the DoW.
• For the stated ISSM qualification, hold and maintain a personnel certification associated with the DCWF ISSM work role (722) at advanced (senior) proficiency for assigned systems/applications.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance for the stated ISSM qualification.

Nice To Haves

• Cloud experience.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies.
• Experience with Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Experience using the Atlassian Tool Suite, especially Jira and Confluence, and knowledge of implementing configuration management with the suite.

Responsibilities

• Assist with tracking task orders and ensuring HR applications are up to date with the latest cybersecurity taskings.
• Assist with tracking and managing system access requests through approval phases and ensure documentation accuracy.
• Assist in analyzing Checkmarx code scans and reviewing and validating issues with system developers and software engineers.
• Help maintain the appropriate operational security posture for assigned IT, maintain situational awareness, and initiate actions to improve or restore cybersecurity posture.
• Implement and enforce Air Force cybersecurity policies, procedures, and countermeasures.
• Complete and maintain required cybersecurity certification in accordance with AFMAN 17-1303.
• Ensure users have required security clearances and need-to-know, complete annual cybersecurity training, and understand their responsibilities before receiving IT access.
• Maintain authorized user access-control documentation in accordance with the applicable AF Records Information Management System.
• Ensure software, hardware, and firmware comply with applicable security configuration guidelines, including STIGs and SRGs.
• Ensure configuration-management procedures are followed before implementation and that required approvals are obtained.
• Coordinate changes or modifications with the system-level ISSM, SCA, and/or Wing Cybersecurity office.
• Initiate protective or corrective measures with the ISSM when a security incident or vulnerability is discovered.
• Report security incidents or vulnerabilities to the system-level ISSM and Wing Cybersecurity office in accordance with AFI 17-203.
• Initiate exceptions, deviations, or waivers to cybersecurity requirements.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) participation.
• 401(k) match.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts, Health Savings Accounts, and Health Reimbursement Accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Education assistance.
• Paid time off and holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level