navy qualified validator iii

BlueWater Federal Solutions; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

BlueWater Federal Solutions is seeking a Navy Qualified Validator to validate RMF security controls through in-person evaluations at NSWC Philadelphia, PA. You will conduct testing, technical examinations, and stakeholder interviews to verify compliance with DoD and NAVSEA standards.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in CS/IT, 10+ years in cybersecurity/A&A, active Secret clearance, and Navy QV III certification plus one of several IAM-II credentials (CAP, CASP+ CE, CISM, CISSP, GSLC, CCISO,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, IT, or related STEM discipline.
• 10+ years of cybersecurity/A&A experience, with emphasis on RMF, vulnerability analysis, and compliance assessments.
• Active Secret clearance is required.
• Must be a certified Navy Qualified Validator III.
• Must have one of the IAM-II certifications: CAP, CASP+ CE, CISM, CISSP (or associate), GSLC, CCISO, HCISPP.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute Security Assessment Plans (SAPs) and prepare Security Assessment Reports (SARs) and Executive Summaries.
• Ensure all assessment artifacts are documented in eMASS, including POA&Ms and vulnerability tracking.
• Perform independent technical evaluations to verify DoD RMF compliance and document deviations with risk justifications.
• Advise ISSMs/ISSO s and stakeholders on risk, control effectiveness, and corrective action planning.

Skills

Attention to detail

Security compliance

RMF expertise

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

Tools

Navy Qualified Validator III

CAP

CASP+ CE

CISM

CISSP

GSLC

CCISO

HCISPP

Job description

Job Description

Overview

BlueWater Federal is looking for a Navy Qualified Validator to validate implementation of RMF security controls through in-person evaluations, including testing, technical examination, and stakeholder interviews, in compliance with DoD and NAVSEA standards at the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC), Philadelphia, PA

Responsibilities

• Create and execute Security Assessment Plans (SAPs); prepare detailed Security Assessment Reports (SARs) and Executive Summaries based on assessment results.
• Confirm that all assessment artifacts are properly documented in eMASS, including non-compliant controls, POA&M entries, and vulnerability tracking.
• Perform independent technical evaluations to verify system compliance with DoD STIGs and SRGs and document deviations with risk justifications and mitigations.
• Advise ISSMs, ISSOs, and system stakeholders on risk determination, control effectiveness, and corrective action planning based on assessment outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, IT, or related STEM discipline
• 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity or Assessment & Authorization (A&A), with emphasis on RMF, vulnerability analysis, and compliance assessments
• Must have an active Secret clearance
• Must be a certified Navy Qualified Validator III
• Must have one of the following IAM-II certifications:
• Certified Authorization Professional (CAP)
• CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+ CE)
• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) (or associate)
• GIAC Security Leadership Certification (GSLC)
• Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO)
• HealthCare Information Security and Privacy Practitioner (HCISPP)

BlueWater Federal is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. BlueWater Federal is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.

BlueWater Federal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.