Navy Qualified Validator

COMPANY OVERVIEW Watershed Security is a Veteran Owned Small Business and a leader in providing quality Cyber Security Services to the Federal Government. Watershed is a great place to work, offering a challenging and respectful work environment. We are growing fast and strive to deliver our vision every day: 'To inspire trust and respect with our customers and employees. Integrity in all we do.' RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES Assess & Authorize (A&A) and Assess Only (AO) Support - Cybersecurity support consists of development and validation of A&A and AO packages and artifacts; implementation of security postures regarding cybersecurity life cycle management Produce and maintain RMF artifacts related to the authorization or de-authorization of assigned RMF packages, applications, and systems under the cognizance of NSWCPD Conduct risk and vulnerability assessments of information systems to identify vulnerabilities, risks, and protection needs Actively lead and participate in regular A&A status meetings with government and contract personnel to facilitate progress and address potential issues of RMF system efforts Participate in sessions aimed at identifying, planning, and executing strategies in response to emerging cybersecurity/RMF policies Maintain awareness and knowledge of evolving security and risk management standards and communicate and apply relevant changes to existing processes Develop, update, and/or review RMF documentation to include Security Plans, Implementation Plans, Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), and Risk Assessment Reports Assess system compliance against NIST, and DoD security requirements to include the NIST 800-53 controls, and DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and Security Requirements Guides (SRGs) Produce evidence as necessary to support compliance status of NIST and DoD security requirements Work with system administrators, engineers, and developers to create or update system/site policies, procedures, and process guides Coordinate with other system SMEs to identify and develop authorization boundary diagrams, architecture diagrams, and hardware and software inventories Analyze vulnerability scans of information systems and assist in remediation tasks Lead or attend meetings with stakeholders to discuss statuses of efforts Submit weekly reports to leadership regarding system/program status QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS Experienced in the management of IAT, certification agents and system engineers on the compliance requirements to achieve certification and accreditation IAW the DoD RMF program and the Department of Navy (DON) Chief Information Officer (CIO) IA Policy for PIT Systems 8570 - IAM II Certification Current, active Navy Qualified Validator certification Requires a Secret Security Clearance and US Citizenship Bachelor's degree in computer science from an accredited university Responsibilities of this position also include, but are not limited to: Attending mandatory, annual training sessions Providing regular status reports to management summarizing progress, challenges, metrics, and recommendations Collaborating with team members to ensure effective communication and coordination Attending recurring team meetings or huddles Assisting in the development of new initiatives Contingent upon award BENEFITS AND PERKS Watershed Security offers outstanding compensation and benefits including company paid medical and dental, tuition reimbursement, 401K plan with a generous match, 15 days of PTO to start and 11 paid holidays per year. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet Powered by JazzHR

Created: 2024-11-02