Torch Technologies, Inc. Hanscom Air Force Base , MA 01731
Posted 3 weeks ago
Torch Technologies has an exciting opportunity for a Cybersecurity Engineer providing support to the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center/PEO Digital Directorate Aerospace Management Systems Division (AFLCMC/HBA) at Hanscom AFB, MA. The Aerospace Management Systems Division Programs develops, delivers, and sustains air traffic management, CNS/ATM avionics expertise, and weather sensing/forecast capabilities enabling military, civil, and allied and foreign military sales customers to achieve their mission.
This position will support the Aloha/Air Route Surveillance Radar Version 4 Replacement - Hawaii (ARSR4R-HI) program. This program will support the replacement of the current Hawaii Air Route Surveillance Radar Version 4 (ARSR-4) to include prototype development, test, site preparation, and installation. The replacement radar will address DoD capability gaps driven by new threats and provide dual use for Hawaii for Air Traffic Control (ATC) and weather monitoring. It is a key component of the USAF's defense of Hawaii as a high priority mission for the DoD and supports NORAD/NORTHCOM and PACAF/INDOPACOM Deterrence Initiatives.
Responsibilities
In this position you will need to possess the advanced knowledge, experience and recognized ability to be considered an expert in their technical/professional field and possess the ability to perform tasks and oversee the efforts of junior and mid-level personnel within the technical/professional discipline. You will provide Cybersecurity support to ensure that all system and application deliverables meet the requirements of all DoD and Air Force cybersecurity policies. You will ensure that all system deliverables comply with DoD and Air Force cybersecurity policy, specifically DoDI 8500.01, Cybersecurity, and that application deliverables are complaint with Public Law 111-383, which states the general need for software assurance.
Duties include, but not limited to:
Assist with development of System Security Management Plans, Program Protection Plans, Security Risk Analyses, OPSEC Plans, Computer Certification and Accreditation, Security Vulnerability and Countermeasures Analyses, Security Concepts of Operations, and other system security engineering-related documents identified in MIL-STD 1785, DoDI 5000.02, Operation of the Adaptive Acquisition Framework, and DoDI 8510.01
Support the system/application Authorization and Accreditation (A&A) effort to include assessing and guiding the quality and completeness of A&A activities, tasks and resulting artifacts mandated by governing DoD and Air Force policies, i.e., Risk Management Framework (RMF)
Process and manage system port/protocol and access control list requirements
Process and manage system Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) identification and authorization requirements
Manage the distribution, implementation, remediation, and tracking of system security updates and configurations as required by the DoD
Recommend policies and procedures to ensure information systems reliability and accessibility to prevent and defend against unauthorized access to systems, networks, and data
Conduct risk and vulnerability assessments of planned and installed information systems to identify vulnerabilities, risk, and protection needs
Conduct systems security evaluations, audits and reviews
Recommend systems security contingency plans and disaster recovery procedures
Recommend and implementing programs to ensure that systems, network, and data users are aware of, understand, and adhere to systems security policies and procedures
Participate in network and systems design to ensure implementation of appropriate systems security policies
Recommend initial, or updates to, software and configurations to new or existing system security mechanisms
Obtain waivers to mandated security mechanisms/policies which would be detrimental to system performance and impact the system's mission
Provide leadership assistance in the analysis of the design, development, integration, implementation and testing of cybersecurity requirements
Review, analyze, and assess implementations of cybersecurity, i.e., RMF security controls, throughout the open systems architecture and associated services, derived requirements specifications, design documents & design implementation
Collaborate with stakeholders (Government and commercial) to ensure the system is approved by all Authorizing Officials via the RMF A&A process
Provide technical advice in the area of systems security across all systems and supports
Develop recommendations for the Government regarding how well designs satisfy current requirements and business goals
Maintain databases that reflect receipt, storage, inventory, and disposition of classified information to include data entry, updates, and generation of reports
Support Government program office in audits of Government classified holdings to ensure proper accountability
Perform inspection, inventory, logging, storage, documentation, transmittal and internal distribution of classified information received
Evaluate Contractor classified data submittals for compliance with the appropriate System Security Classification Guide (SSCG)
Provide security inspection and protection to areas where classified information is being stored, and develop and establish security procedures and policies IAW DOD, USAF, AFMC, and local directives
Review and verify personnel qualifications for access to special access programs
Assist and advise FMS program office management and leadership in interfacing with FMS customers and all USG organizations, including but not limited to SAF/IA, Air Force Security Assistance Center (AFSAC), Air Force Security Assistance Training (AFSAT) squadron, Defense Finance and Accounting Services (DFAS)
Support execution of all aspects of acquisition program security throughout a program's lifecycle
Assist with development of sound security practices and policies regarding acquisition, physical, personnel and documentation security
Prepare acquisition security related sections of acquisition program documentation
Review Contractor deliverables to ensure compliance with CDRLs
Plan and implement security-related surveys, assessments, and studies
Evaluate program security information and hardware throughout the program life cycle, to include studies, analyses, plans, procedures, production, test plans/results, transportation, technology, and storage of end items
Provide security support to source selections
Job Requirements
Qualifications
Citizenship: Must be a US citizen
Clearance: Must have Active Secret
Minimum Required Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's Degree in a related field and 20 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 10 of which must be in the DoD OR,
Technical Skills
Understanding of cybersecurity in DoD 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
Interpersonal Skills
Comfortable working in a dynamic team environment meeting end users' requirement
Must be detail-oriented and have excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities
Preferred Qualifications
Education: Master's or Doctorate Degree in a related field and 15 years of experience in the respective technical / professional discipline being performed, 8 years of which must be in the DoD
U.S. Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes
Job Type: Regular Full-time
Security Clearance: Secret
Schedule: 40 Hrs/week
Work Location: Hanscom AFB, MA
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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