Senior Navy Qualified Validator
Virginia Beach, Virginia, 23450, USA
Listed on 2026-07-15
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Security
Cybersecurity
JOB DESCRIPTION
Watershed Security is a Veteran Owned Small Business with over 20 years of experience in Cybersecurity and Government Contracting. We are looking for an Intel Security Specialist to support the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Dahlgren Division Dam Neck Anex (NSWCDD-DNA) in Dam Neck, VA. The successful candidate will validate Navy RMF Packages as a Navy Qualified Validator (NQV).
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS- High school Diploma or GED required.
- Ten (10) years of full‑time experience performing Risk Management Framework (RMF) validation for Navy systems.
- Current Navy Qualified Validator (NQV) certification and maintenance of IAM‑III designation with at least one of the following active certifications: CISM, CISSP (or Associate), GSLC.
- Demonstrated experience in all of the following areas:
- Performing STIG assessments, including use of SCAP benchmarks and Evaluate STIG.
- Performing vulnerability assessments with the Assured Compliance Assessment Solution tool.
- Utilization and process execution within eMASS.
- Developing Security Assessment Plans.
- Performing Risk Assessments.
- Completing full RMF Package as the Validator.
- Communicating risk‑reduction recommendations to stakeholders.
- Clearance Level: SECRET; US Citizen.
- Ability to provide onsite support in Dam Neck, VA. Some/all remote work may be an option; onsite support is the norm depending on customer needs and classification level.
- Some travel may be required.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Teams, Project). Self‑starter; detail oriented; able to brief senior level staff.
- Experience supporting 10 or more Navy Packages (achieving and/or maintaining ATO).
- Experience with Navy Cybersecurity requirements and compliance tools such as eMASSter.
- Experience with the NAVSEA RMF Business Rules.
Final salary is influenced by factors such as location, contract labor categories, experience, skills, education, and certifications. Watershed offers competitive compensation, medical and dental benefits, educational reimbursement, 401(k) plans with matching, 15 days of PTO to start and 11 paid holidays per year. The proposed salary range for this position is: $ – $ USD.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans.
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