Cyber Security Engineer

Torch Technologies, Inc. · Huntsville, AL

Company

Torch Technologies, Inc.

Location

Huntsville, AL

Type

Full Time

Job Description

We appreciate your interest in employment with Torch Technologies and assure you that we are sincerely interested in your qualifications. A clear understanding of your background and work history will aid us in evaluating and identifying you for the position that best meets your qualifications. Torch Technologies, Inc. being an Equal Opportunity Employer assures you as an applicant, impartial consideration. Therefore, it is extremely important for you to provide us with that information which would best qualify you for the position desired.

Job Title

Cyber Security Engineer

Location

Alabama - Huntsville - Huntsville, AL 35802 US (Primary)

Job Description

Torch Technologies is seeking qualified candidate to oversee, evaluate, and support the documentation, verification & validation, and authorization processes necessary to assure that government systems meet the Risk Management Framework (RMF) Cybersecurity standards and requirements for Objective Simulation Framework (OSF) supporting Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Engineering Directorate Modeling & Simulation (M&S) Office (DES).

Job Requirements

Utilizing best practices and methods for monitoring, auditing, and measuring risk, compliance, and assurance efforts.

Ensuring risk, compliance, and assurance efforts conform to Department of Defense (DoD) security, resilience, and dependability requirements at the software application, system, and network levels.

Documenting preliminary or residual security risks for system operation.

Verifying that the software application/network/system authorization and assurance documentation is current.

Monitoring and evaluating a system's compliance with DoD security, resilience, and dependability requirements including performing validation steps, comparing actual results with expected results and analyze the differences to identify impact and risks.

Provide an accurate technical evaluation of the software application, system, or network, documenting the security posture, capabilities, and vulnerabilities against applicable NIST controls. Recommending new or revised security measures and countermeasures based on risk analysis then verifying that security postures are implemented as stated, document deviations, and recommend required actions to correct those deviations.

Responsible for the operation of a security monitoring and auditing solution utilizing a COTS product i.e. (SPLUNK, etc.) and industry wide best practices.

Conducts regular audits to ensure that systems are being operated securely, and information systems security policies and procedures are being implemented as defined in the security plan.

Conduct annual inspections to validate system updates, configuration compliance utilizing technical scans, and physical observations at domestic and foreign sites approximately 10% travel.

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, or a related field or equivalent experience and 4-6 years of experience.

Candidates must comply with the experience, training, and certification requirements for DoD 8570 IAT level II or IAM level I upon employment (e.g., Security+ CE or higher)

Must have experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux operating systems.

Working knowledge of DoD security policies and procedures.

Self-starter that thrives in a dynamic environment and works well within a team environment.

Effective oral and written communication skills for working within a team environment.

Candidate must possess an understanding of Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG's), IAVAs or with DoD information assurance applications such as Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) for vulnerability scans, network configuration assessments, and network discovery and Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) Validation Tool for validating system compliance.

Active DoD Secret Clearance

Preferred Requirements:

Knowledge of ACAS, NESSUS, SPLUNK, SCAP, POA&Ms, NIST, DIACAP, NISPOM, system audits, vulnerability scanning, and RMF package development.

Linux certification e.g., Linux+, LPIC, Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA), Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE).

Previous experience with the Missile Defense Agency, or ballistic missile defense system systems.

COVID Policy: In accordance with the Executive Order 14042 on Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors, Torch Technologies is obligated to comply with the requirements that all employees be vaccinated from COVID-19. Prospective and/or new employees will be required to be fully vaccinated and provide proof of vaccination status or have an approved legal accommodation as a condition of employment prior to the start of employment.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access https://torchtechnologies.hua.hrsmart.com/ats as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by sending an email to [email protected]. Thanks for your interest in Torch Technologies.

Date Posted

09/18/2022

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