Cybersecurity Senior (ISSM)

Field Maintenance Command Control (FMxC2) provides management support and serves as a data repository for U.S. Air Force aircraft maintenance functions, engine health and performance, and aircraft flight analysis capabilities worldwide. It also allows for the exchange of information with Air Force Standard Systems for legacy transactional systems. LogC2 data is sent to the Global Decision Support System (GDSS), which will in turn, provide C2 logistics data to the Integrated Data Environment/Global Transportation Network Convergence (IGC). FMxC2 is the maintenance information system of record for 1,170 aircraft, supporting 27,000+ users. The global nature of FMxC2 provides aircraft information from main operating bases, to enroute, to deployed locations to provide field level and Major Command (MAJCOM) aircraft managers an enterprise view in the decision-making process. This position supports GBM.

This position requires a highly motivated individual with experience in cybersecurity. The ISSM 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. The ISSM is the primary cybersecurity technical advisor to the AO, PM, and ISO. The ISSM ensures the integration of cybersecurity into, and throughout, the lifecycle of the IT, on behalf of the AO and in accordance with DoWI 8510.01.

As a Cybersecurity Senior (ISSM) your duties will include the following, but are not limited to:

• Completes and maintains required cybersecurity certification IAW AFMAN 17-1305.
• Ensures all AF IT cybersecurity-related documentation is current and accessible to properly authorized individuals.
• Supports the PM or ISO in maintaining current authorization to operate, approval to connect (if required), and implementing corrective actions identified in the plan of actions and milestones.
• Coordinates, with the PM and AO staffs, development of an ISCM strategy and monitors any proposed or actual changes to the system and its environment.
• Continuously monitors the IT and environment for security-relevant events.
• Assesses proposed configuration changes for potential impact to the cybersecurity posture.
• Assesses the quality of security controls implementation against performance indicators.
• Ensures cybersecurity-related events or configuration changes that impact AF IT authorization or adversely impact the security posture are formally reported to the AO and other affected parties, such as IOs, stewards, and AOs of interconnected IT.
• Ensures all ISSOs and privileged users receive necessary technical training and obtain cybersecurity certification IAW AFMAN 17-1301, Computer Security (COMPUSEC), AFMAN 17-1305, and maintain proper clearances IAW DoWI 8500.01.
• Ensures the AF IT is acquired, documented, operated, used, maintained, and disposed of properly IAW DoWI 5000.02 and DoWI 8510.01.

• US Citizenship.
• Master’s or Doctorate Degree in a related field and 10 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 5 years of which must be in the DoW.
• OR Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 5 of which must be in the DoW.
• OR 15 years of directly related experience with proper certifications, 8 of which must be in the DoW.
• The ISSM is required to hold and maintain a personnel certification associated with the DCWF ISSM work role (722) at an 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 DoW Clearance (required to start).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Cloud experience.
• Agile Development methodologies.
• RMF

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.

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!