Core4ce · 7 hours ago

Cyber Security Specialist-Navy Qualified Validator Specialist

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

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No H1B

Security Clearance Required

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Responsibilities

RMF Package Development: Provide expert-level support in developing, reviewing, and validating RMF A&A packages in compliance with NIST SP 800-37, Navy RMF Process Guide (RPG), and NAVWAR Risk Assessment Guide. Ensure all documentation meets DoD and Navy requirements for system authorization.

Validation Services: Serve as a trusted agent and technical representative to the Security Control Assessor (SCA), conducting thorough technical evaluations of systems to assess compliance with assigned security controls. Provide accurate assessments and document security posture, capabilities, and vulnerabilities.

Artifact Development: Lead the creation of System Security Plans (SSP), Security Assessment Plans (SAP), and Security Assessment Reports (SAR). Execute custom test procedures and document results in government A&A tracking tools (e.g., eMASS).

Risk Analysis: Perform detailed risk analysis, identify system vulnerabilities, and provide comprehensive recommendations for risk mitigation. Develop executive summaries to convey technical findings and risk assessments to stakeholders.

Compliance Liaison: Collaborate with Program Managers (PM), Information System Security Managers (ISSM), and the SCA to ensure continuous monitoring and updates to RMF controls based on the CYBERSAFE grading and evolving cybersecurity requirements.

Authorization Support: Assist in obtaining A&A approvals by ensuring all necessary documentation and artifacts are completed, accurate, and submitted in a timely manner to the appropriate Authorizing Official (AO). Provide guidance on corrective actions and recommendations for optimizing the RMF approval process.

Qualification

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Navy Qualified Validator (NQV)NIST RMFNAVWAR Risk Assessment GuideDoD A&A processesCISSPEMASSRisk assessmentCybersecurity complianceSecurity Assessment Plans (SAP)Security Assessment Reports (SAR)System Security Plans (SSP)8570 Compliant

Required

Must be 8570 Compliant. CISSP preferred

Required Certification: Navy Qualified Validator (NQV) Level II or III.

Expertise: In-depth knowledge of NIST SP 800-37, Navy RMF Process Guide (RPG), and NAVWAR Risk Assessment Guide. Experience with DoD A&A processes and cybersecurity compliance.

Technical Skills: Proficiency in using government A&A tools (e.g., eMASS), conducting security assessments, and creating RMF documentation, including SAP, SAR, and SSP.

Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in cybersecurity validation, risk assessment, and supporting RMF A&A processes for DoD and Navy systems.

Security Clearance: Active Top-Secret clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) eligibility.