Navy Qualified Validator (NQV)

ATG

$75K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Secret Clearance Level required.
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant STEM field.
  • Must possess Navy Qualified Validator Certification.
  • Demonstrated industry-specific knowledge is necessary.
  • IAT-II level certifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical risk assessments to key naval personnel.
  • Prepare Security Assessment Reports in line with NAVSEA SOPs.
  • Document non-compliant security controls in eMASS.
  • Ensure thorough documentation of vulnerabilities in the system's POA&M.
  • Verify compliance with STIGs and SRGs during system configuration reviews.
  • Conduct validation of security controls through on-site assessments.
  • Assist in developing and executing Security Assessment Plans.

Benefits

  • Performance bonuses and annual salary assessments.
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Short and long term disability and life insurance coverage.
  • 401(k) plan with company matching contributions.
  • Professional growth and development opportunities.
  • Collaborative and inclusive workplace environment.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Navy Qualified Validator (NQV)

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

We are seeking a Navy Qualified Validator to join our team. You will play a key part in ATG's 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 artifacts, validation and 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 and in accordance with NAVSEA SOPs.
  • Provide a summary of non-compliant security controls in Risk Assessment tab in eMASS in accordance with Navy SCA Risk Assessment Guide and the SCA.
  • Verify that all vulnerabilities from raw assessment results are properly documented in the system's eMASS POA&M.
  • Ensure traceability exists between supporting artifacts.
  • Independently review system configurations to determine compliance 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.
  • Assist with 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) and maintain a passing Proficiency Tracking Record (PTR) score as defined by the CSTA.

Qualifications

Required
  • Secret Clearance Level
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, communications systems management, or equivalent STEM degree from an accredited college/university
  • Must possess Navy Qualified Validator Certification from the Navy Certification Authority (CA) at the time of proposal submittal
  • Industry-specific knowledge

Desired
  • IAT-II level certifications - CCNA-Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, SSCP

Additional Benefits
  • Performance Bonuses and annual salary reviews
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 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

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