Cyber Security Engineer: Levels

Position: 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 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 multiple Cybersecurity Engineers to provide the protection of information systems, networks, software, firmware, and embedded platforms used in DoD missile systems, command and control (C2

BMC), 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 I–V, 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 life cycles.
* 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.
* Bachelor’s 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 life cycles 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, C2

BMC, 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.
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