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Sr. Navy Qualified Validator ( NQV) Philadelphia, PA

Watershed Security

Philadelphia, PA · HybridJob$100–130K/yrPosted 4mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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Compensation
$100–130K/yr
Location
Philadelphia, PAHybrid
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Active Navy Qualified Validator CertificationCCNA Security Or CySA+ Or GICPS Or GSEC Or Security+ Or CND Or SSCPSecret clearanceBachelor's degree

Job overview

Watershed Security is hiring a Sr. Navy Qualified Validator ( NQV) Philadelphia, PA. Watershed Security, a Veteran Owned Small Business with over 20 years of cybersecurity and government contracting experience, is seeking a Senior Navy Qualified Validator (NQV). This role supports the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) in Philadelphia, PA, focusing on reviewing and implementing Risk Management Framework (RMF) lifecycle documentation. The successful candidate will ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems, networks, and information, conducting risk and vulnerability assessments and documenting non-compliance issues.

Key focus areas include Review and implement Risk Management Framework (RMF) lifecycle documentation, Ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA) of systems, networks, and information, and Conduct risk and vulnerability assessments.

Successful candidates bring Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/Information Technology/Communications Systems Management/STEM, Navy Qualified Validator Certification, and One of: CCNA Security, CySA+, GICPS, GSEC, Security+, CND, SSCP. Important skills include Implementing RMF Lifecycle Documentation, Reviewing RMF Lifecycle Documentation, Validating Confidentiality, Integrity, And Availability Of Systems, Conducting Risk And Vulnerability Assessments, Ensuring Proper Accreditation Procedures Are Followed, and Documenting Non-Compliance Issues. Preferred (not required): Validation Of 10 Or More Navy Packages and NAVSEA RMF Business Rules.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Implementing RMF Lifecycle DocumentationReviewing RMF Lifecycle DocumentationValidating Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability of SystemsConducting Risk and Vulnerability AssessmentsEnsuring Proper Accreditation Procedures Are FollowedDocumenting Non-Compliance IssuesNavy RMF Process Guide (RPG)ACASeMASSeMASSterMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft WordExcelMicrosoft TeamsProjectSelf StarterDetail OrientedBrief Senior Level StaffValidation of 10 or More Navy PackagesNAVSEA RMF Business Rules

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Computer ScienceBachelor's in Information TechnologyBachelor's in Communications Systems ManagementEquivalent STEM DegreeActive Navy Qualified Validator CertificationCCNA Security or CySA+ or GICPS or GSEC or Security+ or CND or SSCP10 Years Practical Experience in Cybersecurity or a&a Related FieldSecret ClearanceUS Citizen

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Tuition Assistance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Watershed Security, is a Veteran Owned Small Business with over 20 years’ Cybersecurity and Government Contracting experiencing. Watershed is looking for a Senior Navy Qualified Validator (NQV) to support the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) in Philadelphia, PA. The successful candidates will be responsible for reviewing and implementing Risk Management Framework (RMF) lifecycle documentation, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA) of systems, networks, and information. This position involves conducting risk and vulnerability assessments, ensuring proper accreditation procedures are followed, and documenting any non-compliance issues.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, communications systems management, or an equivalent science, technology, engineering & mathematics (STEM) degree from an accredited college or university.

  • Active Navy Qualified Validator Certification.

  • Must have at least one of the following active certifications: CCNA Security, CySA+, GICPS, GSEC, Security+, CND, SSCP.

  • Years of Experience: Ten (10) years’ practical experience in a cybersecurity or A&A related field.

  • Implementing and/or reviewing RMF lifecycle documentation

  • Validating confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems

  • Conducting risk and vulnerability assessments

  • Ensuring proper accreditation procedures are followed

  • Documenting non-compliance issues

  • Clearance Level: SECRET; US Citizen.

  • Ability to possibly provide onsite support in Philadelphia PA. Some/all remote work may be an option, however the norm will be onsite support. This will be dependent upon customer needs and classification level of work being performed.

  • Some travel may be required.

  • Experience with the Navy RMF Process Guide (RPG), and Navy A&A tools such as ACAS, eMASS and eMASSter.

  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Teams, Project). Self Starter; detail oriented; able to brief senior level staff.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Validation of 10 or more Navy Packages

  • Experience with the NAVSEA RMF Business Rules

Contingent upon award

PAY RANGE

Final salary is influenced by factors such as location, contract labor categories, experience, skills, education, and certifications. Watershed offers competitive compensation, medical and dental benefits, educational reimbursement, 401K plans with matching, 15 days of PTO to start and 11 paid holidays per year. The proposed salary range for this position is: $100,000 - $130,000 USD.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

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