Cyber Security Engineer Multiple Levels

Torch Technologies

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 with over 1200 employee-owners. Our team provides superior research development and engineering services to the Federal Government and Department of Defense. As one of the nations 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!

Torch Technologies is seeking multiple Cybersecurity Engineers to provide the protection of information systems networks software firmware and embedded platforms used in DoD missile systems command and control (C2BMC) radar systems UAVs THAAD and other mission-critical defense programs. This role focuses on securing systems across the lifecycle including development integration test deployment and sustainment while ensuring compliance with DoD cybersecurity requirements.

Positions are available across Levels IV with scope technical depth and leadership responsibilities aligned to experience and grade.

Key Responsibilities (All Levels):

• Support cybersecurity engineering activities across DoD programs and system lifecycles.

• Implement and assess security controls for software firmware networks and embedded systems.

• Support Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities including system categorization control implementation and assessment.

• Conduct vulnerability analysis risk assessments and impact evaluations.

• Support secure system design integration and configuration.

• Assist with system hardening patching and configuration management.

• Support cybersecurity testing scanning and remediation activities.

• Analyze cybersecurity impacts to mission safety and system performance.

• Support cybersecurity documentation plans and artifacts.

• Participate in security reviews audits and program milestones.

• Collaborate with systems software network safety and program teams.

Level-Specific Expectations:

Cybersecurity Engineer I

• Entry-level or early-career position.

• Supports cybersecurity tasks under supervision.

• Assists with documentation assessments and vulnerability tracking.

• Learns DoD cybersecurity policies tools and processes.

Cybersecurity Engineer II

• Performs cybersecurity tasks with limited supervision.

• Independently supports RMF activities and control assessments.

• Conducts vulnerability analysis and supports remediation efforts.

• Participates in technical security discussions.

Cybersecurity Engineer III

• Performs complex cybersecurity engineering activities independently.

• Leads security efforts for subsystems or program areas.

• Interfaces with program stakeholders and customers.

• Mentors junior engineers.

Cybersecurity Engineer IV

• Senior technical contributor.

• Leads cybersecurity engineering across multiple systems or programs.

• Provides subject matter expertise in secure architectures embedded security and mission systems.

• Supports major reviews authorizations and customer engagements.

Cybersecurity Engineer V

• Principal or expert-level role.

• Defines cybersecurity strategies architectures and best practices.

• Advises leadership on cyber risk mission impact and system protection.

• Leads enterprise-level cybersecurity initiatives and improvements.

Required Qualifications (All Levels)

• US Citizenship.

• Bachelors Degree in Cybersecurity Engineering Computer Science or related technical field.

• A minimum of 2 to 10 years of experience in systems security.

• Experience or academic background in cybersecurity engineering information assurance or systems security.

• Understanding of system lifecycles and cybersecurity fundamentals.

• Ability to analyze technical risks and document findings clearly.

• Active DoD security clearance or ability to obtain one.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting DoD missile systems C2BMC radars UAVs THAAD or similar defense platforms.

• Familiarity with DoD cybersecurity frameworks and standards (e.g. RMF NIST 800-53 STIGs).

• Experience securing embedded systems firmware or real-time systems.

• Experience with vulnerability scanning penetration testing or security automation tools.

• Security certifications (e.g. Security CISSP CEH or equivalent).

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong analytical and risk-based thinking.

• Attention to detail in mission-critical and classified environments.

• Clear written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.

• Sound judgment and commitment to mission assurance.

Work Environment

• Customer site.

• Collaboration with engineering cybersecurity and program teams.

• Occasional travel or off-hours support may be required based on program needs.

Schedule:M-F; 8-5

Work Location: Customer- site

Travel:Yes 0-10%

Relocation Assistance Available:No

#LI-TS1

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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age genetic information citizenship ancestry marital status protected veteran status disability status or any other status protected by federal state or local law. Torch Technologies Inc. participates in E-Verify.

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 Careers Link as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by sending an email to Thank you for your interest in Torch Technologies.