Fully Qualified Navy Validator (NQV) at Digital Consultants, LLC

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Risk Management Framework, Security Control Assessment, Technical Testing, Vulnerability Assessment, Documentation, Compliance Evaluation, Security Assessment Plans, Cybersecurity, NIST SP 800-53, Authorization to Operate, Independent Validation, Assessment Services, DoD RMF, Information Assurance, Security Control Baselines, Communication

Industry

Information Technology & Services

Description

Description Leading with our people, Digital Consultants’ mission is to deliver the highest level of professional solutions while being a trusted partner and advisor to our customers. With a culture of practicality, opportunity, and creativity, we remain dedicated to being honest, trustworthy, respectful, and ethical in everything we do. We are a certified SBA 8(a) small, disadvantaged business that supports multiple IT customers within the Federal, civilian, and private sectors. Digital Consultants also offers our employees growth opportunities, competitive wages, and a full benefits package. Our founding principles, Fairness and Common Sense, make working here more than a job; it’s the Digital family. 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 Requirements · 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: Bachelor’s 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) Digital Consultants, an inclusive and welcoming company, is fully committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic. We provide reasonable accommodation to individuals who require assistance at any stage of the employment process. If you need assistance navigating Digital Consultants' job openings or applying for a position, please email recruiting@digiconintl.com or call 571-306-3444. Please provide your contact information so we can assist you.

Responsibilities

The Fully Qualified Navy Validator (NQV) will perform independent validation and assessment of Navy RMF packages and act as a trusted agent to the Security Control Assessor. Responsibilities include developing Security Assessment Plans, conducting technical testing, and documenting assessment results.