Check out this NEW Opportunity with Axient!

Axient is seeking Navy Qualified Validators for the Washington Navy Yard.

Work is onsite for 3-4 days per week. Secret clearance is required.

What you will do...

• Assist with the creation and validation of US Navy Risk Management Framework Authorization packages.
• Perform Navy Qualified Validator duties in eMASS as defined in the RMF.
• Work with the NAVSEA, PEO IWS, combat system program offices to ensure DOD/DON cybersecurity regulations and best practices are followed in the design, development, and sustainment of the integrated combat systems and weapon systems.
• Work with various combat system program offices to validate security controls and system documentation to ensure systems reach Authorization to Operate.
• Ensure the hardening of systems under test to conforms all applicable regulations from DoD and the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA).
• This includes but is not limited to Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG), Security Requirements Guides (SRG).
• Review system scans/tests using the Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) Compliance Checker (SCC), and the Assured Content Assessment Solution (ACAS).
• Review Plans of Action with Milestones (POAM) to DoD program offices as well as status updates and reports as requested.
• Provide general cybersecurity and RMF expertise and support to DoD programs.

Skills you will need...

Minimum Requirements

• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.
• Technical IT and cybersecurity background
• Excellent written skills since the validator develops and/or updates written system authorization supporting artifacts
• Excellent verbal skills since the validator works directly with the program offices and leadership to communicate progress, status, recommendations, and related information
• Excellent teamwork skills since the validator works in cooperation with program offices, different ISEAs and other support organizations
• Excellent organizational skills since the validator may work several packages at once
• Knowledge of DoD and DON cyber policies and procedures and/or NIST 800-53, DoDI 8500.01, and DoDI 8510.01
• Knowledge of PEO IWS Instruction 5239.1 is a plus
• Familiarity with PEO IWS organization and systems is a plus

Clearance

• Must have an active DoD SECRET security clearance. 

Education/Experience

• Ten (10) years of experience or a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and at least five (5) years of relevant experience or a Master’s degree in a relevant field

Certifications

• Navy Qualified Validator Credential desired
• At least one or more of the following is preferred
• A
• Sec
• CAP
• IAM
• CISSP
• CEH

Must meet applicable COVID safety requirements and protocols

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