Fully Qualified Navy Validator (NQV)

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Digital Consultants seeks a Fully Qualified Navy Validator (NQV) provides independent Risk Management Framework (RMF) validation and assessment services in support of Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) Department 40 systems. The NQV acts as an independent third-party assessor validating the implementation of approved security control baselines and serving as a trusted agent to the Navy Security Control Assessor (SCA).

Duties to include:

Perform independent validation and assessment of Navy RMF packages in accordance with DoDI 8510.01 DON RMF guidance NAVSEA Business Rules and Navy SCA office procedures

Act as a trusted agent to the Security Control Assessor (SCA) while maintaining required separation of duties from ISSM and ISSE roles

Develop coordinate and execute Security Assessment Plans (SAPs) for afloat and Platform IT (PIT) ashore systems

Conduct on-site technical testing and validation activities including control assessment and verification of security control implementation

Execute and review STIGs SRGs ACAS scans and vulnerability assessment results to validate system security posture

Document assessment results and residual risk in Security Assessment Reports (SARs) and Risk Assessment Reports (RARs)

Evaluate system compliance with applicable NIST SP 800-53 security controls and assessment procedures

Brief validation findings risks and recommendations to Government stakeholders including SCA and Authorizing Officials

Support Authorization to Operate (ATO) Assess Only (AO) or De-Authorization to Operate (DATO) decisions through accurate objective reporting

Ensure RMF validation activities are accurately documented and maintained in Navy eMASS

Comply with all Navy cybersecurity security and access requirements while performing validation activities

Clearance: SECRET (Interim Secret is acceptable) US Citizen

Certifications: IAM Level II and Registered as a FQNVIII. Must be able to obtain and maintain privileged access to DoD systems in accordance with applicable Privileged Access Agreements and DFARS 252.239-7001 requirements.

Education: Bachelors degree in computer science

Experience: Five (5) years of professional experience in the management of Information Assurance Technical (IAT) certification agents and system engineers on the compliance requirements to achieve certification and accreditation IAW the DoD RMF program and the Department of Navy (DON) Chief Information Officer (CIO) IA Policy for Platform Information Technology (PIT) Systems. Professional experience in support of the Department of the Navy (DON) or the Department of Defense (DoD) is preferred.

Physical Requirements: The candidate must be able to travel to other worksites as required and 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.

Benefits: The company offers the following benefits to permanent full-time employees:

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Group health plans

Income protection and supplemental benefits

401(k) plan with company matching

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Pet insurance options

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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