Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO), Java / Application Security

The Work: Join a Mission That Matters

Torch.AI builds the AI Control Layer for the United States Government—foundational infrastructure that turns complex, multi-domain data into operational decision advantage.

Our platform is accredited, deployed, and operating today across enterprise clouds and tactical edge environments. We support billing and reporting, multi-INT fusion, predictive movement analysis, targeting workflows, anomaly detection, and decision support for cross-domain operations including ISR, information advantage, joint effects, and force protection.

In 2021, Torch.AI acquired The Data Tech Group (DTG), a trusted provider of mission-critical software and sustainment support. Torch.AI (DTG) plays a key role in supporting the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Telecommunications Inventory and Billing Information (TIBI) program. The system manages and reconciles telecommunications service inventory and associated billing data for DoW customers. It provides visibility into telecom assets such as circuits and services, links those assets to customer accounts, and supports accurate chargeback and financial tracking by aligning service inventory records with billing information.

This role offers the opportunity to lead and maintain the security posture of a mission-critical DISA system while working at the intersection of cybersecurity, compliance, and software delivery. You will play a central role in sustaining ATO accreditation, managing vulnerabilities, and shaping secure modernization efforts—partnering closely with both government stakeholders and engineering teams to ensure systems remain secure, compliant, and operationally effective.

If you’re driven to strengthen U.S. defense readiness and protect national interests, Torch.AI (DTG) offers meaningful impact at national scale.

What Makes Us Different

Torch.AI believes the government must own its data, its decision environment, and its reasoning infrastructure.

Our capabilities increase the value of existing systems of record rather than replacing them. We measure performance by accuracy, latency, and efficiency, not slideware benchmarks.

You’ll join a team (DTG) who has spent the last 20 years providing DISA with excellent service quality, expertise, and customer satisfaction. You’ll be a key part of Torch.AI’s team of engineers, data experts, veterans, and mission practitioners dedicated to delivering operational AI that runs in production—at speed, at scale, and under real-world constraints. You’ll own meaningful work, move quickly, and see your systems deployed in production, often within weeks.

We are fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and mission-driven. Every day is a new puzzle.

If you want to build AI systems that move from ingestion to actionable insight, and know exactly why they produced the answer they did, we should talk.

The Type of Candidates Who Thrive

People who succeed here:

• Are builders, not curators. They ship and iterate.
• Are comfortable with messy data, unclear requirements, and real mission constraints without always having the luxury of clear specs.
• Respect operators and prioritize utility over elegance.
• Care about explainability and determinism because real decisions demand auditability.
• Move quickly but understand security boundaries and accreditation realities.
• Measure success by operational impact, not model novelty.

If you want to support a live government system while helping shape its modernization roadmap, this is your opportunity to build, improve, and evolve mission-critical capabilities.

Security Clearance

This role requires an active Secret clearance (minimum) or the ability to obtain and maintain Secret clearance. U.S. citizenship is required. Torch.AI does not sponsor employment visas.

Work Location

Your primary work location will be at our headquarters in Leawood, KS. This role supports government customers located in the Ft Meade, MD and St. Louis / Scott AFB region, but minimal, if any, travel will be required (1-2 trips per year). 

Compensation, Benefits, Incentives

We offer competitive, performance-aligned compensation tied to technical depth, clearance level, and mission impact.

Total Rewards Include:

• Competitive base salary
• Quarterly performance bonuses
• Equity participation within the first 12 months
• Unlimited PTO 11 paid company holidays
• Professional development in a high-growth, mission-driven environment
• Weekly in-office catering at HQ

Benefits:

• 401(k) plan (no current employer match)
• PPO, HSA, and TRICARE Supplement medical options
• Above-market HSA contributions
• HSA, FSA, and Dependent Care FSA options
• Dental and vision plans above national averages
• Employer-paid life insurance (1× salary)
• Employer-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Up to $300/month in tax-advantaged commuter benefits

Torch.AI is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer committed to building a team that reflects the mission we serve.

Core Skills & Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance (minimum).
• U.S. citizenship required. Torch.AI does not sponsor employment visas.
• Active DoD 8570 IAT Level II or IAM Level II certification (e.g., Security , CISSP, CISM, CAP).
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5 years of experience as an ISSO supporting DoD or federal information systems.
• Strong working knowledge of:
  • DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF)
  • NIST 800-53 controls
  • STIG compliance and validation
• Experience with vulnerability management tools (ACAS/Nessus) and HBSS (ePO).
• Experience managing ATO packages, POA&Ms, and accreditation artifacts.
• Familiarity with DISA, CYBERCOM IAVAs, and federal cybersecurity compliance processes.
• Experience developing technical documentation including system diagrams and security plans.
• Strong understanding of access control models, auditing, and secure system design.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-tempo, compliance-driven environment.

Additional Valuable Experience

• Java development experience supporting backend services or secure application environments.
• Experience working directly with engineering teams to implement secure development practices.
• Familiarity with Oracle and SQL Server environments, including security configuration and auditing.
• Experience supporting ICAM integration or identity/access management initiatives.
• Experience supporting system modernization or migration efforts in secure environments.
• Familiarity with ETL pipelines, data platforms, or data ingestion systems.
• Experience supporting DoD, DISA, or Intelligence Community programs.
• Experience operating in classified or cloud-isolated environments (e.g., C2S, SC2S).
• Experience integrating security into CI/CD pipelines (DevSecOps practices).