Navy Qualified Validator (NQV)

Athena Technology Group; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Short/Long Term Disability and Life보험

Job summary

Athena Technology Group (ATG) seeks a Navy Qualified Validator to support NSWCPD with cybersecurity policy, validation, and program implementation. You will provide risk assessment consultations, create SARs, and ensure compliance of security controls.

The role requires active Navy qualification, a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, and a Secret clearance. You will contribute to on-site testing and independent assessment while advancing cyber posture reviews.

Qualifications

• U.S. Navy Navy Qualified Validator Certification required.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, communications systems management, or equivalent STEM degree.
• Secret Clearance required at proposal submittal.
• Industry-specific knowledge.
• IAT-II level certifications: CCNA-Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, SSCP.

Responsibilities

• Provide risk assessment related technical consultations to Program Managers, Information System Owners, ISSEs, and ISSOs.

Skills

Navy Validator

InfoSec

Security Clearance

Industry Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's in CS/IT/ Systems

Tools

CCNA-Security

CySA+

GICSP

GSEC

Security+ CE

CND

SSCP

Job description

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Employment Type:Full-Time

** This position is contingent upon award of the contract**

About the Company

Athena Technology Group, Inc. (ATG) is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) focused on Information Technology and Communications consulting, system engineering, integration,deploymentand operation ofstate of the artcommand and control and information systems that deliver critical network centric solution to the warfighter. With a proventrack recordof technical support to our customers, we are looking for innovative industry professionals to join our team.
ATG is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative ActionEmployerMinorities/Females/Vets/Disability

Job Summary

We are seekinga Navy Qualified Validator to join our team. You will play a key part in ATG’s technical support for Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) specializing in cybersecurity support, validation support, IT and cyber policy writing and program implementation support. Our team will provide direct support cybersecurity policy, A&A artifacts,validationand security posture reviews.

Key Responsibilities

Provide risk assessment related technical consultations to Program Managers, Information System Owners, Information System Security Engineers (ISSE), and ISSOs.

Prepare Security Assessment Report (SAR) and SAR Executive Summary based on assessment results andin accordance withNAVSEA SOPs.

Provide a summary of non-compliant security controls in Risk Assessment tab ineMASSin accordance withNavy SCA Risk Assessment Guide and the SCA.

Verify that all vulnerabilities from raw assessment results are properly documented in the system’seMASSPOA&M.

Ensure traceability exists between supporting artifacts.

Independently review system configurations todeterminecompliance with applicable STIGs and SRG.

Validate security control implementation through on-site and in-person testing, examination, and interviews in support of Risk Assessments and Annual Security Reviews.

Assistwith the development and execute Security Assessment Plans (SAP).

Serve as an independent and objective assessor, and extension of the Navy SCA.

Meet the Navy Cybersecurity Technical Authority (CSTA) NQV qualification standards, be appointed as an NQV by the Navy Security Control Assessor (SCA) andmaintaina passing Proficiency Tracking Record (PTR) score as defined by the CSTA.

Qualifications

Required

Secret Clearance Level

Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, communications systems management, or equivalent STEM degree from an accredited college/university

MustpossessNavy Qualified Validator Certification from the Navy Certification Authority (CA) at the time of proposal submittal

Industry-specificknowledge

IAT-II level certifications - CCNA-Security,CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, SSCP

Additional Benefits

Performance Bonuses and annual salary reviews

Health,dental,and visioninsurance

Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Opportunities for professional growth and development

A collaborative and inclusive work environment

ATG is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.