Fully Qualified Navy Validator (NQV-III)

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Digital Consultants seeks a Fully Qualified Navy Validator (NQV-III) to perform independent cybersecurity validation of Navy RMF accreditation packages. This key role ensures compliance with DoD/Navy cybersecurity policies conducts validation testing and provides authoritative recommendations for Authorization to Operate (ATO) decisions in support of NSWCPD Code 104.

Duties to include:

• Conduct independent RMF package validation and compliance assessments.
• Review validate and document security controls against NIST 800-53 Navy SCA business rules and applicable STIGs/SRGs.
• Validate and track vulnerabilities in eMASS POA&Ms ensuring proper remediation and compliance.
• Develop and deliver Security Assessment Plans (SAPs) Security Assessment Reports (SARs) and executive summaries per NAVSEA SOPs and CDRLs (e.g. A001 A006).
• Act as a trusted independent advisor to the Security Control Assessor (SCA).
• Provide risk assessment consultations and compliance reports to Program Managers ISSMs ISSEs and ISSOs.

• Clearance: SECRET US Citizen only
• Education: Bachelors Degree in Computer Science information technology communications systems management or an equivalent science technology engineering & mathematics (STEM) degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience: Ten (10) years practical experience in a cybersecurity or A&A related field. Experience should include implementing and/or reviewing RMF lifecycle documentation; ensuring/validating the confidentiality integrity and availability of systems networks and information; and conducting risk and vulnerability reviews and assessments to ensure accreditation procedures were followed and documenting non-compliance.
• Certifications: Navy Fully Qualified Validator Certificate Must also hold IAT II Level IAWF Baseline Requirement (CCNA-Security CySA GICSP GSEC Security CE CND or SSCP).
• Ability to work on-site at NSWCPD Philadelphia and travel CONUS as required.
• The candidate must with or without reasonable accommodation be able to sit stand use computers and monitors and perform duties in an office environment for extended periods. The candidate must be able to lift up to 40 lbs. on occasion (e.g. moving a case of paper or similar task) that may occur occasionally.

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