Navy Qualified Validator

Bluewater Federal Solutions, Inc.$100K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, IT, or related STEM discipline.
  • 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity or Assessment & Authorization (A&A), focusing on RMF, vulnerability analysis, and compliance assessments.
  • Active Secret clearance is mandatory.
  • Certified Navy Qualified Validator III certification is required.
  • One of the following IAM-II certifications is needed: CAP, CASP+ CE, CISM, CISSP (or associate), GSLC, CCISO, or HCISPP.

Responsibilities

  • Create and execute Security Assessment Plans (SAPs).
  • Prepare detailed Security Assessment Reports (SARs) and Executive Summaries.
  • Document assessment artifacts in eMASS, including non-compliant controls and POA&M entries.
  • Perform independent technical evaluations for compliance with DoD STIGs and SRGs.
  • Advise stakeholders on risk determination and corrective action planning based on assessments.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work directly with the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) and make an impact on national security.
  • Collaborative work environment within a team focused on compliance and security improvements.
  • Access to continuous professional development and training opportunities.
Full Job Description
Overview

BlueWater Federal is looking for a Navy Qualified Validator to validate implementation of RMF security controls through in-person evaluations, including testing, technical examination, and stakeholder interviews, in compliance with DoD and NAVSEA standards at the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC), Philadelphia, PA

Responsibilities

  • Create and execute Security Assessment Plans (SAPs); prepare detailed Security Assessment Reports (SARs) and Executive Summaries based on assessment results.
  • Confirm that all assessment artifacts are properly documented in eMASS, including non-compliant controls, POA&M entries, and vulnerability tracking.
  • Perform independent technical evaluations to verify system compliance with DoD STIGs and SRGs and document deviations with risk justifications and mitigations.
  • Advise ISSMs, ISSOs, and system stakeholders on risk determination, control effectiveness, and corrective action planning based on assessment outcomes.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, IT, or related STEM discipline
  • 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity or Assessment & Authorization (A&A), with emphasis on RMF, vulnerability analysis, and compliance assessments
  • Must have an active Secret clearance
  • Must be a certified Navy Qualified Validator III
  • Must have one of the following IAM-II certifications:
    • Certified Authorization Professional (CAP)
    • CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+ CE),
    • Certified Information Security Manager (CISM),
    • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) (or associate),
    • GIAC Security Leadership Certification (GSLC),
    • Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO)
    • HealthCare Information Security and Privacy Practitioner (HCISPP)


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