Summary
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.
- Validation of 10 or more Navy Packages
- Experience with the NAVSEA RMF Business Rules
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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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.
- Validation of 10 or more Navy Packages
- Experience with the NAVSEA RMF Business Rules
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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