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Axient Navy Qualified Validator/ Cybersecurity Engineer in Washington, District Of Columbia

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Overview

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

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

Responsibilities

  • 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.

Qualifications

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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Applicants for positions which require a US government security clearance or access must meet eligibility requirements that most often include US citizenship.

This company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer as defined by the EEOC. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or are a disabled veteran, and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our online application as a result of your disability, you have the right to receive assistance by calling us directly at 256-650-6263 orclick here (help@axientcorp.com?subject=Application%20Help) to reach us by email. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender orientation, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship, or any other federal, state, or locally protected class.

Axient LLC is a federal government contractor and must adhere to applicable safety and legal requirements, protocols, and compliance regulations as required by federal laws and governing agencies.

Job ID 2024-5353

Category Cybersecurity | Information Security

# of Openings 1

Location : Location US-DC-Washington DC

Type Regular, Full-Time

Minimum Education Requirement Bachelor's

Minimum Experience Requirement, Years 5

Clearance Requirement Secret

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