Information Security Analyst (Navy Qualified Validator)

DecisionPoint | Cortek

$95K — $100K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active Top Secret clearance required.
  • Bachelor’s degree in an IT-related discipline or Level II Certification (Security+ or better).
  • Minimum of seven years of experience in Cybersecurity/Accreditation & Authorization (A&A) analysis support.
  • Experience with Information Assurance (IA) controls analysis and risk assessments.
  • Proven knowledge of Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes.

Responsibilities

  • Support Navy and DoD information systems through Cybersecurity and Risk Management activities.
  • Perform security assessments and validations of IA controls.
  • Serve as a Navy Qualified Validator for system Accreditation & Authorization efforts.
  • Conduct analysis of system and network vulnerabilities and support their remediation.
  • Execute STIG assessments and manage RMF documentation using automated tools.
  • Support Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) activities and document findings.
  • Develop and maintain RMF-related documentation, including security plans and procedures.

Benefits

  • Fully on-site position, fostering a collaborative work environment.
  • Contributes to the mission of safely returning warships to the Fleet on time and budget.
  • Opportunity to support significant Navy and DoD information systems.
  • Engagement with advanced Cybersecurity practices and frameworks.
Full Job Description
Overview

DecisionPoint Corporation is seeking an Information Security Analyst (Navy Qualified Validator) to support the Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) IT Support Services contract. NNSY’s mission is to safely return warships to the Fleet on time and within budget, supported by secure and reliable information systems.

 

This position is fully on-site. 

Duties & Responsibilities
  • Support Navy and DoD information systems through Cybersecurity (CS), Certification & Accreditation (C&A), and Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities.

  • Perform security assessments and analysis, including IA controls validation, risk assessments, and risk mitigation planning.

  • Serve as a Navy Qualified Validator (NQV), supporting system Accreditation & Authorization (A&A) efforts.

  • Conduct system and network vulnerability analysis and support remediation and mitigation activities.

  • Execute STIG assessments and manage RMF artifacts using automated STIG tools and eMASS.

  • Support Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) activities and document results.

  • Develop and maintain RMF documentation, including SOPs, CONOPs, security plans, and POA&Ms.

  • Support contingency planning, training, and testing related to system security.

  • Provide expert guidance to system owners and stakeholders on cybersecurity compliance and vulnerability mitigation.

Qualifications
  • Active Top Secret clearance required.
  • Bachelor’s degree in an IT-related discipline or a Level II Certification (Security+ or better).

  • Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in CS/A&A analysis support, including IA controls analysis, risk assessments, risk mitigation analysis, or plan development.

Compensation: Anticipated salary range is $95,000.00–$100,000.00 per year.

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