Information Systems Network/Security Officer (ISSO)

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Job Title

Information Systems Network/Security Officer (ISSO)

Location

Ohio- Kettering Office - Kettering, OH 45409 US (Primary)

Job Description

Torch Technologies has an exciting opportunity for a Cybersecurity Engineer (ISSO) located Kettering, OH (Dayton/WPAFB area) to support our EPASS GB contract. As part of the AFLCMC/GB Business and Enterprise Systems Directorate (BES), the Depot Maintenance Legacy System (DMLS) program provides acquisition and systems support for the Depot Maintenance Legacy Systems (DMLS) for the Air Logistics Complex (ALC). DMLS is a collection of six independent systems: Aircraft Maintenance Production/Compression Report System (AMREP), Depot Maintenance Workload Planning and Control System (DMWPCS), Information Systems Management Tool (ISMT), Management of Items Subject to Repair (MISTR), Quality Information Management Standard System (QIMSS), and Reparability Forecast Model (RFM). These systems support depot maintenance, workload forecasting, planning, parts support and tracking, contract management, cost reporting, and configuration management. DMSL supports personnel training and certification; finally supports over $12B in organic and contract maintenance. DMLS warfighter benefits include: Provides Combatant Commanders full integration capability of data across functional lines Aircraft Maintenance (MX) planning and scheduling for the full spectrum of air support (F-35, F-22, F-15, F-16, A-10, C-130, C-17, C-5, etc.) Establishes and maintains labor standards for maintenance planning and production costing.

The successful candidate will provide the PMO/Capability Development Manager (CDM) cybersecurity support per DoDI 8500.01. Support includes assessing and continuously monitoring cybersecurity risk ensuring that legacy and new capabilities adhere to enterprise standards such as Risk Management Framework (RMF), Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and per Authorization Official’s Information System’s Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) strategy. 

The Information System Security Officer (ISSO) is responsible for ensuring the appropriate operational security posture is maintained for the assigned IT. This includes the following related to maintaining situational awareness and initiating actions to improve or restore cybersecurity posture:

• Implements and enforce all AF cybersecurity policies, procedures, and countermeasures. • Completes and maintains required cybersecurity certification IAW AFMAN 17-1303.

• Ensures all users have the requisite security clearances and need-to-know, complete annual cybersecurity training, and are aware of their responsibilities before being granted access to the IT according to AFMAN 17-1301. 

• Maintains all authorized user access control documentation IAW the applicable AF Records Information Management System.

• Ensures software, hardware, and firmware complies with appropriate security configuration guidelines, e.g., security technical implementation guides/security requirement guides.

• Ensures proper configuration management procedures are followed prior to implementation and contingent upon necessary approval.

• Coordinate changes or modifications with the system-level ISSM, SCA, and/or the Wing Cybersecurity office.

• Initiates protective or corrective measures, in coordination with the ISSM, when a security incident or vulnerability is discovered.

• Reports security incidents or vulnerabilities to the system-level ISSM and wing cybersecurity office according to AFI 17-203, Cyber Incident Handling; and,

• Initiates exceptions, deviations, or waivers to cybersecurity requirements.

 

Job Requirements

This position requires a highly motivated individual with experience as an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) who has the knowledge, experience and demonstrated ability to perform tasks related to the technical/professional discipline they are performing. Typically works independently and applies the proper procedures and processes related to their area of expertise. Has the ability to problem solve and troubleshoot various situations to develop successful outcomes within established program/project guidelines. Work is performed independently or under the oversight of more senior contractor employees (Program Office and Staff Level Support interface).

All Cybersecurity professionals should possess experience providing guidance on the following to include, but not limited to:

• Access control.

• Configuration management.

• System and communications protection.

• Contingency planning.

• Incident handling.

• System and information integrity.

• Security and privacy training and awareness; and,

• Software development activities, software and tools related to Cybersecurity.

Experience performing cybersecurity duties as outlined in DoDI 8500.01, AFI 17-130, and AFI 17-1301 for assigned AF IT.

Experience validating, evaluating and analyzing finding results and developer adjudications using automated testing tools, e.g., Fortify, Checkmarx, SonarQube, and AppScan. Experience utilizing DoD tracking systems to input/document cybersecurity deficiencies, vulnerabilities, and change requests in the appropriate tracking system for each program, e.g., Jira, HP ALM, and eMASS.

Experience with conducting information security continuous monitoring (ISCM) by maintaining ongoing awareness of information security, vulnerabilities, and threats to support organizational risk management decisions IAW approved ISCM strategy.

 

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in a related field and at least three years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, three of which must be in the DoD

OR, seven years of directly related experience with proper certifications, five of which must be in the DoD.

 

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: At a minimum, the successful candidate will meet the requirements for and maintain a personnel certification associated with the DCWF ISSO work role (722) at an intermediate (journeyman) proficiency level as outlined in DODI 8510.01, AFMAN 17-1305 and AFI 17-101 for assigned systems/applications:

• (ISC)2 CGRC/CAP

• CompTIA CASP

• (ISC)2 CCSP

• CompTIA Cloud

• (ISC)2 SSCP

CompTIA Security CE

• GIAC GSEC

 

Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret level security clearance.

 

U.S. Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Job Type: Regular Full-time

Security Clearance: Secret

Schedule: 40 Hrs/week

Work Location:  Kettering, OH

Travel: 0-10%

Relocation Assistance Available: No

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 and safe-harbor contribution, 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:

Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment at Torch Technologies is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check.

Torch Technologies is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce.  We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class.

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