Navy Qualified Validator III

Job Title:Navy Qualified Validator III

Location: Norfolk VA (Remote)

Employment Type:Full-Time

About the Company

Athena Technology Group Inc. (ATG) is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) focused on Information Technology and Communications consulting system engineering integrationdeploymentand operation ofstate of the artcommand and control and information systems that deliver critical network centric solution to the warfighter. With a proventrack recordof technical support to our customers we are looking for innovative industry professionals to join our team.

ATG is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative ActionEmployerMinorities/Females/Vets/Disability

Job Summary

We are seekinga Navy Qualified Validator to join our team. You will play a key part in ATGs technical support for Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) specializing in cybersecurity support validation support IT and cyber policy writing and program implementation support. Our team will provide direct support cybersecurity policy A&A artifactsvalidationand security posture reviews.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide risk assessment related technical consultations to Program Managers Information System Owners Information System Security Engineers (ISSE) and ISSOs.

• Prepare Security Assessment Report (SAR) and SAR Executive Summary based on assessment results andin accordance withNAVSEA SOPs.

• Provide a summary of non-compliant security controls in Risk Assessment tab ineMASSin accordance withNavy SCA Risk Assessment Guide and the SCA.

• Verify that all vulnerabilities from raw assessment results are properly documented in the systemseMASSPOA&M.

• Ensure traceability exists between supporting artifacts.

• Independently review system configurations todeterminecompliance with applicable STIGs and SRG.

• Validate security control implementation through on-site and in-person testing examination and interviews in support of Risk Assessments and Annual Security Reviews.

• Assistwith the development and execute Security Assessment Plans (SAP).

• Serve as an independent and objective assessor and extension of the Navy SCA.

• Meet the Navy Cybersecurity Technical Authority (CSTA) NQV qualification standards be appointed as an NQV by the Navy Security Control Assessor (SCA) andmaintaina passing Proficiency Tracking Record (PTR) score as defined by the CSTA.

Qualifications

Required:

• Secret Clearance Level

• Bachelors degree in computer science information technology communications systems management or equivalent STEM degree from an accredited college/university

• MustpossessNavy Qualified Validator Certification from the Navy Certification Authority (CA) at the time of proposal submittal

• Industry-specificknowledge

Desired:

• IAT-II level certifications - CCNA-SecurityCySA GICSP GSEC Security CE CND SSCP

Additional Benefits

• Performance Bonuses and annual salary reviews

• Healthdentaland visioninsurance

• Short Term Disability Long Term Disability and Life Insurance

• 401(k) plan with company match

• Opportunities for professional growth and development

• A collaborative and inclusive work environment

ATG is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion creed color national origin ancestry sex (including pregnancy childbirth breastfeeding or medical conditions related to pregnancy childbirth or breastfeeding) age medical condition marital or domestic partner status sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression and transgender status mental disability or physical disability genetic information military or veteran status citizenship low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.