Navy Qualified Validator

• The Cybersecurity Specialist will serve as a Qualified Validator (QV, formally Navy Qualified Validator (NQV)) and Technical Writer working closely with the Government Senior QV in the support of Naval Surface Warfare Command in Panama City
• Monitor and manage risk management processes (e.g., methods for assessing and mitigating risk)
• Keep up to date on national and international laws, regulations, policies, and ethics as they relate to cybersecurity
• Apply cybersecurity principles
• Monitor and be aware of cyber threats and vulnerabilities
• Analyze Information Assurance Vulnerability Alert (IAVA) requirements to determine
• applicability to existing systems
• Read and understand Standard Technical Implementation Guides (STIG) and use the information to generate technically sound mitigation statements

• Education: Bachelor's degree preferably in STEM from an accredited institution
• Five (5) years of experience in DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Information Assurance (IA) security compliance policies, programs, processes, and metrics
• Experience with the Navy’s Risk Management Framework processes, and timelines
• Experience with Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) for entry and maintenance of RMF packages
• Experience with Navy/NAVSEA RMF tools, such as eMASSTER, EvaluateSTIG, and STIGMaster
• Ability to analyze Information Assurance Vulnerability Alert (IAVA) requirements to determine applicability to existing systems
• Ability to read and understand Standard Technical Implementation Guides (STIG) and use the information to generate technically sound mitigation statements
• Certification: IAT Level III Certification required such as: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) designation or a Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) Security Leadership Certificate (GSLC)
• Active Secret Security Clearance.

• Attending mandatory, annual training sessions
• Providing regular status reports to management summarizing progress, challenges, metrics, and recommendations
• Collaborating with team members to ensure effective communication and coordination
• Attending recurring team meetings or huddles
• Assisting in the development of new initiatives

Last updated on Nov 6, 2024