Cybersecurity Senior (ISSM)

Torch Technologies•Maxwell AFB, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Torch Technologies is seeking an Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) to manage cybersecurity activities for the day-to-day security operations and software development lifecycles of the Deliberate and Crisis Action Planning and Execution Segments (DCAPES). DCAPES is an Air Force command-and-control system used to plan and execute major combat operations and other operations, identify Air and Space assets to meet Combatant Command requirements, and provide USAF echelons with real-time planning and execution information. The position supports GBB and is performed onsite in Huntsville, Alabama, on a Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. schedule, with 0%–10% travel. The position is not contingent upon a contract award; relocation assistance is not available. The ISSM maintains the assigned IT’s operational security posture and monitors its cybersecurity status and environment. Responsibilities include maintaining cybersecurity documentation, supporting authorization and approval-to-connect activities, coordinating continuous monitoring, assessing system changes and security controls, reporting security events that may affect authorization or posture, and ensuring personnel training, certifications, clearances, and IT lifecycle processes meet applicable requirements. The role requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance. Torch Technologies offers a stable professional work environment, competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
A bachelor’s or master’s degree in a related field and at least 10 years of experience in the relevant technical or professional discipline, including 5 years in the Department of War; alternatively, 15 years of directly related experience with proper certifications, including 8 years in the Department of War.
Hold and maintain a personnel certification associated with the DCWF ISSM work role (722) at the advanced (senior) proficiency level, as outlined in DoWI 8510.01, AFMAN 17-1305, and AFI 17-101 for assigned systems/applications.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
Work onsite on a Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. schedule.
Travel requirement of 0%–10%.

Nice To Haves

Cloud experience.
Experience with Agile development methodologies.
RMF experience.

Responsibilities

Maintain the appropriate operational security posture for assigned IT.
Complete and maintain required cybersecurity certification in accordance with AFMAN 17-1305.
Ensure AF IT cybersecurity documentation is current and accessible to properly authorized individuals.
Support the PM or ISO in maintaining current authorization to operate and approval to connect, when required, and implement corrective actions identified in the plan of actions and milestones.
Coordinate with the PM and AO staffs to develop an ISCM strategy and monitor proposed or actual changes to the system and its environment.
Continuously monitor the IT and its environment for security-relevant events.
Assess proposed configuration changes for potential impact to cybersecurity posture.
Assess the quality of security-control implementation against performance indicators.
Ensure cybersecurity events and configuration changes affecting authorization or security posture are formally reported to the AO and other affected parties.
Ensure ISSOs and privileged users receive necessary technical training, obtain required cybersecurity certifications, and maintain proper clearances.
Ensure AF IT is acquired, documented, operated, used, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with applicable requirements.