Navy Qualified Validator

VISTA Technology Services, Inc.

(VISTA) is currently seeking a Navy Qualified Validator (NQV) to support a NAVSEA Program Office in Washington, D.C.

Responsibilities: Provide support to the Program's Activity Chief Information Officer (ACIO) to obtain Authorization to Operate (ATO) Develop Risk Management Framework (RMF) accreditation packages using current DoD accreditation methods, to include the System Authorization Boundary, Hardware/Software/Firmware list, Dataflow Diagram, Security Plan, Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M), System Categorization, Enterprise Reporting RMF Scorecard, System Level Continuous Monitoring (SLCM) Strategy, Risk Assessment Report (RAR), Security Assessment Plan (SAP), and Security Assessment Report (SAR). Identify security controls to be implemented, work with system owners to implement and test controls, prepare required artifacts, and complete actions required in the RMF Provide recommendations to program managers regarding the development and acceptance of RMF packages and the RMF process for a portfolio of approximately 200 systems.

Serve as a resource in both package development and in navigating the RMF process Perform compliance review and analysis of cybersecurity requirements Validate cybersecurity artifacts developed by enterprise system owners Investigate inadvertent disclosures of information and submit draft reports to the ASM Recommend remedial actions for approval, and initiate and coordinate remediation actions, and track to closure.

Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or in a technical or managerial related field 7+ years of professional experience with RDT&E and Business IT systems and phases of the Certification and Accreditation (C&A) process Qualification as a Level III Navy Qualified Validator (NQV) Experience developing RMF accreditation packages Knowledgeable in the RMF Accreditation and Authorization process Experience with DoN Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) Active DoD Secret Clearance Desired Qualifications: 10+ years of professional experience in Information Assurance (IA) or C&A related field Demonstrated proficiency and understanding of Navy IT sites, systems, and infrastructure Demonstrated experience working Navy C&A projects as an NQV Demonstrated experience with written and verbal communications and interfacing with all levels of personnel involved in IT operations and systems Applicants selected for this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

U.S.

Citizenship is required.

For this position, VISTA will consider only applicants with an active DoD security clearance.

VISTA offers a strong compensation package and a competitive leave package.

A generous benefit plan includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, tuition assistance and employer matching 401(k) plan.

To learn more about VISTA and to apply for this position, please visit our website at VISTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Disability/Veterans Employer.