Cyber Security Engineer

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Job Title

Cyber Security Engineer

Location

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

Job Description

Seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to provide technical support to the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Engineering Directorate Modeling & Simulation (M&S) office (DES) team supporting Objective Simulation Framework (OSF). The role involves utilizing the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process to ensure compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) security requirements.

Responsibilities:

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  Utilize RMF processes to analyze and resolve Information Assurance (IA) issues.

  
  
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  Monitor, audit, and measure risk, compliance, and assurance efforts.

  
  
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  Ensure security measures conform to DoD requirements at software, system, and network levels.

  
  
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  Document security risks and verify authorization and assurance documentation.

  
  
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  Evaluate system compliance with DoD security requirements through validation and risk analysis.

  
  
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  Provide technical assessments of software, systems, or networks and recommend security improvements.

  
  
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  Operate DoD security tools and monitoring solutions, such as Elastic Endpoint Security Solutions (ESS).

  
  
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  Conduct regular security audits and annual inspections at domestic and foreign sites (approximately 10% travel).

  
  
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  Collect, document, and report security-related data as required.

  
  

Job Requirements

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  Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience. Advanced degree preferred.

  
  
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  4+ years of related experience.

  
  
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  Active secret clearance is required to start.

  
  
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  Experience with RMF processes, risk assessment, and security compliance.

  
  
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  Familiarity with DoD security standards, NIST controls, and vulnerability assessments.

  
  
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  Proficiency with security monitoring tools (e.g., ACAS, NESSUS, Elastic, SCAP).

  
  
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  Ability to document security risks and recommend countermeasures.

  
  
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  Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

  
  
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  Ability to travel up to 10% for inspections and audits.

  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

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  Linux certification (e.g., Linux+, LPIC, RHCSA, RHCE).

  
  
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  Experience with MDA elements or system-of-systems environments.

  
  
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  Knowledge of POA&Ms, NISPOM, system audits, and RMF package development.

  
  
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  Experience supporting stakeholders in Elastic platform operations.

  
  

Job Type:Regular Full-time

Security Clearance: Secret

Schedule:M-F; 8-5

Work Location:Customer site

Travel:yes, 0-10%

Relocation Assistance Available:No

Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract:No

Benefits:

Torch Technologiesis 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 toTorch Technologies:

Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment atTorch 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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