Navy Qualified Validator; NQV​/Cyber Security Technician

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Full-time Regular Alexandria, VA, US

2 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $ To $ Annually

KMS Solutions, LLC is a technical management / solutions company that specializes in engineering, analysis, and cyber security. Founded in 2005, KMS is a certified small business with nearly two decades of experience supporting the Department of Defense as well as many other departments and programs critical to our Nations security and well-being.

KMS is a two-time winner of the USA Today Top Workplaces recognizing quality workplace cultures across the United States who put their employees first. Additionally, we received the Providence Journal Rhode Island Top Workplaces award and Culture Excellence Awards for Compensation & Benefits, Innovation, Leadership, Purpose & Values and Work-Life Flexibility

This team provides SETA (System Engineering and Technical Assistance) support services required by the Program Executive Office Integrated Warfare Systems (PEO IWS) Major Program Manager for Undersea Systems (IWS 5.0). The SETA effort supports Undersea Warfare Systems (USW), Theater USW and Tactical Advancements for the Next Generation (TANG) efforts. As a key member of our team, the Navy Qualified Validator will play a vital role in ensuring the security and integrity of shipboard and shore-based operational sites, laboratory/development environments, and land-based test sites in support of the United States Navy.

This position may offer remote and/or hybrid work arrangements based on customer discretion.

The Navy Qualified Validator (NQV)/Cyber Security Technician will be responsible for assisting in the technical implementation of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) for Assess Only (AO) and Assessment and Authorization (A&A) services. They will conduct cybersecurity and risk assessments on Platform Information Technology (PIT) and PIT control systems (Industrial Control Systems) to identify and mitigate technical and non-technical vulnerabilities.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Assess and document risk, perform security control assessments, and document compliant and failed security controls in eMASS.
• Assist with eMASS data entry requirements and population. Recommend corrections to eMASS record.
• Perform duties of an NQV Level II equivalent in execution of DoN RMF processes including the completion of workflow steps in eMASS, the development of RMF artifacts (Security Plan, Security Assessment Plan, Security Assessment Report, etc.) and the completion of Security Assessments.
• Apply your demonstrated knowledge to assess compliance with NIST 800-53A Security Controls for Assess Only systems.
• Ensure traceability of all vulnerabilities from raw assessment results to the POA&M.
• Support the continuous monitoring program as necessary.

• A DoD Secret clearance is required for this position.
• BA or BS degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related technical discipline.
• IAT Level 2 certification or higher (ex. CompTIA Security+, CASP, CISSP).
• 5 or more years of experience with DoD Security Control Assessments, Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (DIACAP)/ DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Familiarity with network mapping, vulnerability scanning tools (e.g., ACAS, Nessus), and Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and Security Requirement Guides (SRGs).
• Demonstrated working knowledge of DoD Information Assurance and Cybersecurity policies, procedures and practices including the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and NIST SP 800-53.
• Network Knowledge:
  Strong understanding of general networking concepts (TCP/IP, OSPF, etc.).

• Possess a Navy Qualified Validator Certification (NQV) and be in good standing (be on the current NQV list).
• Familiarity with US Naval systems.
• Strong communication…