Cyber Security Specialist / Navy Qualified Validator

Cyber Security Specialist / Navy Qualified Validator

Summary/Objective

KMS Solutions is seeking a Navy Qualified Validator and Cyber Security Specialist to join our highly motivated team of engineers and technicians. This job would provide cyber security technical support and/or Navy qualified validator support to the Combat Systems Department at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) in Newport RI.

Essential Functions

• Thorough understanding of NAVY (DON) RMF and basic familiarity with IT/Networks.
• Review of the Assessment and Authorization (A&A) System Security Plan for existing systems; identify issues and provide solutions.
• Review of POA&M's and develop Risk Assessments
• Understand and use RMF policies (RMF Process Guide, DoN Standard Operating Procedures, NAVSEA Business Rules.
• Conduct independent security control assessments in accordance with NIST SP 800-37
• Use and understand e-MASS
• Must have strong organizational skills and attention to detail; work well independently and within a team

Required Education and Experience:

• Secret DoD clearance
• Must have an 8570.01M IAM/IAT certificate (Security + at a minimum CAP or CASP/CISSP preferred)
• Two to five years Cyber experience
• Possess or be able to obtain Navy Qualified Validator status appointed by the NAVY SCA.
• Experience with ACASS, STIGViewer, eMASS.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Associates level or higher Cyber education
• DoD 5000, Active-duty Navy, and / or Navy acquisition experience desired, not required.
• Engineering experience specifically with undersea warfare systems and/or Combat systems
• Four plus years of Navy RMF experience
• Navy Qualified Validator

Competencies:

• Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, to all levels of the customer and company leadership.
• Capable of effectively working and problem solving in both independent and team environments.
• Strong analytical skills
• Thoroughness and attention to detail
• Positive professional attitude

Other Duties:

• Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Supervisory Responsibility:

No

Work Environment:

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Excellent listening skills are essential. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

The typical workday is eight hours in length. Some flexibility in hours is allowed, with concurrence from the supervisor. The employee must be available during the "core" work hours of 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and must account for the hours in a pay period to maintain full-time status.

Travel:

Up to 10% travel may be required.

AAP/EEO Statement:

KMS Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

KMS Solutions is a drug free workplace.

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