(628) Fully Qualified Navy Validator III

Arlo Solutions LLC•Philadelphia, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Fully Qualified Navy Validator III will support Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) Department 40 as a contractor through Arlo Solutions, serving as a senior cybersecurity validation specialist providing comprehensive Risk Management Framework (RMF) package validation and assessment services for Propulsion, Power & Auxiliary Machinery Systems. This key personnel position acts as an independent third-party validator who assesses and validates that systems have implemented approved security control baselines in accordance with Department of Defense (DoD) RMF processes and Navy cybersecurity requirements for both afloat and Platform Information Technology (PIT) ashore systems.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen
Active Secret security clearance
Bachelor's degree in computer science from an accredited college or university
Five (5) years of professional experience in the management of Information Assurance Technical (IAT), certification agents, and system engineers on compliance requirements to achieve certification and accreditation in accordance with the DoD RMF program and DON Chief Information Officer (CIO) IA Policy for Platform Information Technology (PIT) Systems
Must demonstrate at least one of the following Information Assurance Management (IAM)/IAT Level 2 certifications (acceptable certifications include: CAP, CASP+ CE, CISM, CISSP or Associate, GSLC, CCISO, or HCISPP)
Must provide evidence of current NQV Level III certification
Maintain current IAM/IAT Level 2 certification with required Continuing Professional Education (CPE) as mandated by certification body
Maintain current NQV Level III certification and complete all required training
Complete all required Government mandated training including Antiterrorism Level 1 Awareness, Operations Security (OPSEC), Cybersecurity 101 Training, and other security-related training as specified

Nice To Haves

Professional experience supporting DON or DoD
Experience with DON cybersecurity programs and RMF validation processes
Familiarity with NIST Special Publications and DoD cybersecurity instructions
Experience with eMASS, Vulnerability Remediation Asset Manager (VRAM), ACAS, and other DoD cybersecurity systems
Knowledge of DON and DoD organizational structure and cybersecurity policies
Experience supporting NAVSEA or other Navy commands
Understanding of NAVSEA Business Rules and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Responsibilities

Navy Qualified Validator (NQV) Registration and Certification
Perform and support activities as a certified Navy Validator for Risk Management Framework (RMF) packages
Ensure strict separation of duties between the Information System Security Manager (ISSM)/Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) and Navy Qualified Validator roles
Maintain current NQV Level III certification and comply with all associated requirements
Act as a trusted agent to the Security Control Assessor (SCA) and SCA Liaison throughout the validation process
Security Assessment Planning and Execution
Prepare comprehensive Security Assessment Plans (SAPs) with input from system ISSEs and ISSMs
Submit SAPs for approval by the SCA prior to validation activities
Conduct independent third-party assessments to validate that systems have implemented approved security control baselines
Perform on-site validation testing as required for afloat and PIT ashore systems
Execute validation activities in accordance with DON SCA office requirements and procedures
Security Assessment Reporting and Documentation
Develop comprehensive Security Assessment Reports (SARs) to document residual risk of non-compliant security controls
Create SAR Executive Summaries and Functional Security Control Assessor (FSCA) Appendices
Document residual risk in Risk Assessment Reports (RARs) in accordance with NAVSEAINST 9400.2 instruction
Provide detailed briefings to Program Managers and ISSMs on validation findings and recommendations
Ensure all validation documentation meets DON, NAVSEA Business Rules, and DoD cybersecurity standards
Risk Assessment and Validation Activities
Conduct comprehensive risk and vulnerability assessments of planned and installed systems
Identify vulnerabilities, risks, and protection needs through systematic validation processes
Perform systems security reviews, audits, and evaluations to ensure accreditation documents accurately represent current risk posture
Validate compliance with all applicable Controls and Assessment Procedures (APs) for assigned DON systems
Develop appropriate test procedures when necessary and execute comprehensive security testing protocols
RMF Package Validation Support
Validate RMF packages in accordance with DoD Instruction 8510.01, NAVSEA Business Rules, and DON RMF Process Guides
Review and assess Authorization Boundary Diagrams, Defense in Depth Diagrams, Security Plans, and other RMF artifacts
Evaluate system compliance with National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) SP-800-37, SP-800-53 Rev 4, and applicable cybersecurity frameworks
Support continuous monitoring activities to maintain Authorization to Operate (ATO) status
Coordinate validation activities with government personnel, system owners, and other RMF stakeholders
Technical Documentation and Analysis
Perform detailed technical documentation analysis of software/hardware associated with systems and components
Develop system architecture diagrams, software design requirements, and network connection diagrams
Create and maintain vulnerability assessments and security compliance documentation
Analyze logs, events, and reporting from various data collection tools including Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS), Host Based Security Systems (HBSS), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), and firewall systems
Present validation findings and submit comprehensive data to management in a cohesive manner
Cybersecurity Technical Writing and Communication
Write technical documentation including user manuals, reports, policies, presentations, and security assessments
Develop RMF plans, policies, and procedural documentation for multiple platforms
Create comprehensive vulnerability assessments and risk assessment reports
Support development of technical documents across configuration management and RMF documentation platforms
Communicate validation results and recommendations effectively to all levels of management
Quality Assurance and Compliance
Ensure all validation activities comply with published Navy, NAVSEA Business Rules, NIST standards, and DoD regulations
Verify accuracy of security control implementations and document any deficiencies or non-compliance issues
Support Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) activities including validation of remediation efforts
Test systems to verify adequate functionality for mission and project requirements while maintaining security posture
Maintain security clearance and comply with all security requirements specified in the contract