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 Principal Cybersecurity Engineer to support the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center/ISR SOF (AFLCMC/HB) at Hanscom AFB, MA. The Air Force Program Execution Office for Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance and Special Operations (PEO ISR SOF) has the collective Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) mission responsibility to manage and execute the modernization, development, testing, production, fielding, and sustainment of the ISR SOF portfolio, which includes over 200 programs for the United States Air Force (USAF) and foreign allies. AFLCMC/PEO ISR SOF is headquartered at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, OH with geographically separated operating units CONUS and OCONUS. This position supports the AWACS (E3) and Wedgetail (E7) Division; AFLMC (WIW). The WIW Division located at Tinker AFB (OK), and Hanscom AFB (MA), with dispersed support at Eglin AFB, Seattle WA, San Antonio TX and several OCONUS positions.
As a Principal Cybersecurity Engineer your duties include, but are not limited to:
Provide expert-level support to Department of War (DoW) programs by assisting government leadership with decision-making, planning, and execution throughout the acquisition lifecycle.
Lead development and review of system security documentation including System Security Management Plans, Program Protection Plans, Security Risk Analyses, OPSEC Plans, and security CONOPS in accordance with DoWI 5000.02, DoWI 8510.01, MIL-STD-1785, and the Adaptive Acquisition Framework
Support system and application Authorization & Accreditation (A&A) activities under the Risk Management Framework (RMF), ensuring completeness, quality, and compliance of all artifacts
Manage RMF implementation activities including ATO/ATC, reciprocity, and ongoing continuous monitoring
Administer and manage eMASS system packages
Provide technical leadership in network and system architecture design with an emphasis on cybersecurity, including DoW and joint networking environments
Support cross-domain solutions (CDS), Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC), and NSA approval processes
Assess and mitigate system, network, and application vulnerabilities, including ACAS scanning and STIG implementation
Recommend security configurations, software changes, and compensating controls to mitigate risk
Conduct cybersecurity risk and vulnerability assessments across planned and fielded systems
Develop risk-based mitigation strategies and advise leadership on security tradeoffs impacting mission execution
Recommend and update cybersecurity policies, procedures, and contingency plans, including disaster recovery
Support waivers and deviations for mandated security controls when required to meet mission performance needs
Provide acquisition program security support throughout the system lifecycle, including source selections
Maintain and audit classified information databases, visit records, clearance tracking, and classified holdings
Evaluate contractor classified data submissions for compliance with System Security Classification Guides (SSCGs)
Update security classification guides and prepare acquisition security documentation
Advise government leadership on cybersecurity design, implementation, and compliance
Collaborate with government and commercial stakeholders to achieve RMF authorization approvals
Develop and deliver cybersecurity awareness and training programs
Support Foreign Military Sales (FMS) activities and interface with U.S. Government and international partners
Required Qualifications:
U.S. Citizenship
Bachelor's degree in a related technical discipline and 20 years of directly related experience, 10 of which must be in the DoW.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in a professional engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited educational program along with at least 10 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 5 of which must be in the DoW
Understanding of cybersecurity in DoW cloud infrastructure
Understanding of Agile methods, including CI/CD, DevSecOps, and DevOps
Possess the ability to effectively communicate in both written and verbal forms on highly technical topics
Ability to interface professionally with all levels of DoW and Foreign Civilian and Military
Must have one of the following certifications:
CISM
CISSO
FITSP‐D
GCIA
GCSA
GCLD
GDSA
GICSP
CISSP‐ISSAP, or
CISSP‐ISSEP
Commercial solutions for classified (CSfC) and/or NSA approval process
Cross domain solution (CDS) design and approval
Demonstrated experience with network architecture and design. Demonstrated experience with DoW networking preferably with or supporting a Joint Communications Support Element (JCSE)
Working knowledge of software defined networking (SDN)
DoW RMF implementation (including ATO, ATC and reciprocity)
Skilled in managing eMASS system packages
Working knowledge of administrating servers, system and application security threats and vulnerabilities
DISA Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) implementation.
Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) tool usage.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a professional engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited educational program along with a minimum of 25 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 15 years of which must be in the DoW OR,
Master’s or Doctorate Degree in a related field and a minimum of 20 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 12 years of which must be in the DoW
Schedule: M-F; 8AM to 5PM
Work Location: Hanscom AFB, MA
Travel: 20% CONUS and OCONUS travel is anticipated.
Relocation Assistance Available: No
Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: No
Salary Range (only if required**): $170,000 - $185,000
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, 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:
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Skills Required
- U.S. Citizenship
- Bachelor's degree in a related technical discipline
- 20 years of directly related experience, with at least 10 years in the Department of War
- One of the following certifications: CISM, CISSO, FITSP-D, GCIA, GCSA, GCLD, GDSA, GICSP, CISSP-ISSAP, or CISSP-ISSEP
- Ability to pass a comprehensive background check
- Understanding of DoW cloud infrastructure and DoD RMF implementation (ATO/ATC, reciprocity)
- Experience with Agile methods, CI/CD, DevSecOps/DevOps
- Experience with CSfC and NSA approval processes and Cross Domain Solution (CDS) design/approval
- Demonstrated network architecture and DoW networking experience (JCSE experience preferred)
- Skilled in managing eMASS system packages
- Working knowledge of administering servers, system/application security, DISA STIG implementation, and ACAS tool usage
- Experience supporting Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and interfacing with international partners
What We Do
Founded in October 2002, Torch is a 100% employee-owned business headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama. Our commitment to our employees results in a retention rate well over 90% and helps ensure our customers experience a stable work force. Our outstanding fringe benefits package helps recruit, retain and sustain our workforce. Torch has received national and local recognition for its business performance, workplace environment, and ethical business practices. In 2021, Torch was named one of the Best Workplaces in Consulting & Professional Services for the sixth year by Great Place to Work. Torch was also recognized as the 2021 ESOP Company of the Year by the New South Chapter of The ESOP Association for a second time. Torch was a recipient of the 2021 James S. Cogswell Outstanding Industrial Security Achievement Award by the DCSA. Bloomberg Government also listed Torch in its annual “Top 200” for the fifth year. In 2020, Torch became the only four-time recipient of the Better Business Bureau’s Torch Award for Business Ethics in the North Alabama region. Great Place to Work named Torch one of the country’s Best Workplaces for Parents, and Great Place to Work and Fortune named Torch one of the country’s Best Workplaces for Millennials in 2020. Torch was also ranked on the Inc. 5000 list for the fourteenth consecutive year in 2020. Washington Technology listed Torch in its “Top 100” Government Contractors ranking for the sixth consecutive year. Torch was also selected for a 2020 Colorado Springs Business Journal “Best in Business” award. In 2019, Torch was ranked on the Entrepreneur 360 list for the third consecutive year. In 2018, Great Place to Work and Fortune magazine named Torch a Best Medium Workplace for the third consecutive year. Torch was also named a winner of the 2018 Best Places to Work in Huntsville award for the fifth time. In 2016, Torch was named one of America’s Best Small Companies by Forbes.
