Information System Security Manager (ISSM)

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 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!

Torch Technologies is seeking an Information System Security Manager. (ISSM) to join their team at Eglin AFB, FL.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of comprehensive security plans, policies, and procedures aligned with federal mandates (e.g., FISMA, NIST frameworks), DoW, and Air Force directives.
• Oversee the full cybersecurity lifecycle and Authorization to Operate (ATO) package for assigned systems, ensuring compliance with Risk Management Framework (RMF) and/or Joint Special Access Program Implementation Guide (JSIG) requirements.
• Manage user access, ensuring proper clearances, authorization, and need-to-know are verified.
• Oversee the implementation and validation of security controls, perform continuous monitoring activities, and maintain the system's security posture.
• Coordinate and support external audits, incident response efforts, and the translation of security requirements into actionable guidance.
• Provide oversight of security awareness and training initiatives for system users.
• Evaluate threats and vulnerabilities, ensure compliance with security regulations and Security Classification Guides (SCGs), and support the development of security architecture documentation.
• Collaborate with engineers, IT professionals, and stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of security requirements into system architectures and operations.
• Prepare and present reports, briefings, and recommendations to leadership and stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship.
• Education & Experience:
• Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Computer Science, or a related field and at least 10 years of relevant experience; OR
• Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 18 years of relevant experience (substituting 8 years for the Master's); OR
• 12 years of relevant experience (in lieu of a Master's degree).
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret Clearance.
• Schedule: (M-F; 8-5)
• Work Location: Onsite at Eglin AFB, FL
• Travel: 0-10%
• Relocation Assistance Available: No
• Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: 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

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.