Navy Qualified Validator / NQV

KMS Solutions, LLC • Wallops Island, VA

110d

About The Position

We are looking for candidates to fill a Navy Qualified Validator (NQV) position at our Wallops Island, Virginia station. The Surface Combat Systems Center (SCSC) at Wallops Island requires support in management, engineering, operations, and technical expertise for the activation, operation, maintenance, and engineering of equipment, systems, and computer programs. This support is crucial for all Naval Sea Systems Command and Program Executive Office, Integrated Warfare Systems missions and projects conducted at SCSC. SCSC offers live and simulated integrated warfare capabilities in a net-centric maritime environment, aimed at developing, testing, evaluating, and conducting fleet operations and training for the warfighter.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or Cyber Security.
• Five years of demonstrated experience to include computer security, military system specifications, DoD IA policies, network and systems configuration and administration, RMF, Platform IT, implementation of Cyber Security and IA boundary defense techniques and various IA‐enabled appliances may substitute for bachelor’s degree. A Master’s degree will substitute for two years of the relevant experience requirement.
• Must have at least 12 years of relevant professional experience to include: RMF process, system analysis, system audits, CISCO iOS, MS Window/Server, LINUX, network and system monitoring tools, IA compliance models and tools, IA control validation, risk management, incident response, system security officer responsibilities, and securing and validating DoD systems. Within the period of relevant experience, must have a minimum of two years working in Research, Development, Test & Evaluation.
• Familiarity with eMass.
• Familiarity with ACAS.
• Current Operating System or Networking Technology certification (relevant to position).
• Must have current DoD 8570.01M (or superseded DoD manual) IAM/IAT Level III certification.
• Must have Navy Qualified Validator certification in accordance with DoDI 8510.01.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing Navy Qualified Validator (NQV) activities and maintains/reports Assess & Authorization (A&A) status and issues.
• Conducting A&A activities in accordance with DoD/DON policy and DoD Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) Certification and Accreditation (C&A)/A&A processes.
• Providing NQV support in-depth knowledge of all A&A subject areas (throughout Risk Management Framework (RMF) Steps 1 through 6) with in-depth familiarity and understanding of Navy IT sites, systems, and infrastructure.
• Recommending cybersecurity protection capabilities, and, in collaboration with system owners, advising implementation strategies as guidance and threats change.
• Consulting with System ISSEs and/or System Owners regarding incorporation of cybersecurity best practices into system development/modernization/management efforts.
• Supporting implementation of the RMF for assigned programs, organizations, and systems.
• Conducting comprehensive assessments of the management, operational, and technical security controls employed within or inherited by an information system to determine the overall effectiveness of the controls.
• Perform annual security reviews, annual testing of Information Assurance (IA) controls.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurances
• Flexible spending account
• PTO
• Paid holidays
• Military leave
• Bereavement leave
• 401k / retirement savings plan
• Professional development and tuition reimbursement
• Basic and voluntary life insurance / AD&D
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Voluntary AFLAC supplemental insurance products
• Employee assistance plan (EAP) program
• Employee referral bonuses
• Discretionary annual bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees