Hybrid NQV (Navy Qualified Validator) with Security Clearance

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Job description

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." JOB SUMMARY Watershed Security is seeking an experienced and proactive Cyber Test Engineer to join our growing team. The candidate will be responsible for ensuring the completion of programs, projects or tasks within estimated timeframes and budget constraints RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES Performs RMF Step 4 activities.
Ensures that the quality of the program, project or task deliverable meets the established standards or metrics.
Provides Cyber Security guidance and documentation throughout the system development life cycle.
Provides Cyber Security guidance at meetings, briefings and design reviews and during system development in accordance with prevailing Cyber regulations and policies.
Supports the PM, SCA, ISSM, and ISSE throughout all phases of the security authorization process.
Enables Cyber Security system designs that properly mitigate identified threats and vulnerabilities.
Reviews and approves test and evaluation activities to validate those threats and vulnerabilities are mitigated.
Performs system security reviews and Assessment and Authorization (A&A).
Conducts A&A process for IT systems and networks in accordance with the DoD Risk Management Framework process.
Analyzes and reviews the results of network and system vulnerability scans and be able to validate the implementation of IA Controls in accordance with DoD 8500.2.
Assists with development and tracking of the POA&M in eMASS.
Supports RMF Checkpoint meetings.
Assists with the System Categorization and Risk Assessment Report and consults on the SLCM Strategy.
Develops the Security Plan, Security Assessment Plan, Security Assessment Report, and Executive Summaries.
Provides hands-on training and assistance to site teams.
For special projects serve as a system ISSE and perform associated functions (as opposed to NQV).
Reports package status and risks weekly.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS: Minimum SECRET clearance.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems/Technology, Engineering, or other related field, or 7 years Cyber Security experience.
Minimum 3 years' applied DON Cyber Security, Certification and Accreditation (C&A) or A&A experience.
Final Navy Qualified Validator (NQV) designation.
DoD 8570 IAT II/III or IAM II baseline certification.
Applied RMF experience.
Knowledgeable in eMASS, VRAM, ACAS, and HBSS.
Ability to think independently with minimal oversight, as well as demonstrate exceptional written and oral communications skills.
Exemplary customer/client management skills and techniques.
For international travel, a passport is required.
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 PREFERRED SKILLS: Familiarity with Navy Enterprise networks, such as NMCI and ONE-NET.
Familiarity with Navy IT sites, systems, and infrastructure.
Knowledge of eMASSter, STIG Viewer, and Navy Step 4 SOPs. 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

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