Junior Cyber Security System Administrator

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. Our team provides superior research development and engineering services to the Federal Government and Department of War. 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!

In Anticipation of Funding Award.

Torch is seeking a Junior Cyber Security System Administrator. This role is focused on the installation configuration security and maintenance of approved versions of United States Department of War commercial off-the-shelf suite of software applications used within the DOW to monitor detect and defend DOW computers networks and systems.

As a Junior Cyber Security System Administrator your duties will include but are too limited to the following:

• Test and evaluate new/updated end point products before approval.
• Develop and implement plans to apply patches hot fixes and other critical updates as needed.
• Develop and maintain policies and tasks for all related endpoint products.
• Create and tune policy exemptions for Host Intrusion Prevention Endpoint Security and Data Loss Prevention.
• Maintain security status of Patriot Testbed Enclave infrastructure including OS and STIG compliance.
• Develop Tactics Techniques and Procedures (TTPs) for Operation and Maintenance of United States Department of War commercial off-the-shelf software applications.
• Participate in Change Management process as required for all software-related changes.
• Conducts risk and vulnerability assessment at the network system and application level.
• Involved in a wide range of security issues including architecture firewalls electronic data traffic and network access.
• Researches evaluates and recommends new security tools techniques and technologies and introduces them to the enterprise in alignment with IT security strategy.
• Utilizes COTS/GOTS and custom tools and processes/procedures to scan identify contain mitigate and remediate vulnerabilities and intrusions.
• Assists in the implementation of the required government policy (i.e. Risk Management Framework (RMF) and makes recommendations on process tailoring.
• Performs analysis to validate established security requirements and to recommend additional security requirements and safeguards.

Required Qualifications:

• U.S Citizenship.
• Bachelors degree in engineering Computer Science or related technical discipline or equivalent experience.
• Experience:0-8 years of relevant experience.
• Active CompTIA Security certification or ability to obtain certification within 6 months of hire date.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft and Linux Server Operating Systems.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with United States Department of War commercial off-the-shelf software applications and ACAS.
• Experience with RSA Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).
• Familiar with DISA STIG and U.S. Cyber Command OPORD requirements.
• Familiar with best Business practice for networks and administration of United States Department of Defense commercial off-the-shelf software applications.
• Experience supporting Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation (C&A) and associated IA processes procedures and activities with capability and expertise to implement.
• Currently certified Microsoft Windows.

Schedule:M-F; 8-5

Work Location: Customer- site

Travel:Yes 20%

Relocation Assistance Available:No

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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 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:

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