Navy Qualified Validator/ Cybersecurity Engineer Job at Axient LLC in Washington

Check out this NEW Opportunity with Axient!:

Axient is seeking Senior Cyber Engineers that have the Navy Qualified Validator certification for the Washington Navy Yard.

Work is onsite for 3-4 days per week.

Top Secret clearance is required.

What you will do...:

• Navy Qualified Validator (NQV): Axient is seeking a strong senior Cyber Engineer to backfill the government Cyber Lead.
• Track and report status of RMF packages in portfolio.
• Advise leadership and stakeholders on the cybersecurity integration, alignment, and implementation of capabilities and systems.
• Identify security vulnerabilities and weaknesses in SW, HW, and Architecture design for mission environments and recommend mitigations.
• Build briefs to convey critical information to decision makers.
• Provide mentorship and training to other team members.
• Provide general cybersecurity and RMF expertise and support to DoD programs.

Skills you will need...:

Minimum Requirements

• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.
• Technical IT and cybersecurity background
• Excellent written skills since the validator develops and/or updates written system authorization supporting artifacts
• Excellent verbal skills since the validator works directly with the program offices and leadership to communicate progress, status, recommendations, and related information
• Excellent teamwork skills since the validator works in cooperation with program offices, different ISEAs and other support organizations
• Excellent organizational skills since the validator may work several packages at once
• Knowledge of DoD and DON cyber policies and procedures and/or NIST 800-53, DoDI 8500.01, and DoDI 8510.01
• Knowledge of PEO IWS Instruction 5239.1 is a plus
• Familiarity with PEO IWS organization and systems is a plus

Clearance

• Must have an active DoD TOP SECRET security clearance.

Education/Experience

• Ten (10) years of experience or a Bachelors degree in a relevant field and at least five (5) years of relevant experience or a Masters degree in a relevant field

Certifications

• Navy Qualified Validator Credential desired
• At least one or more of the following is preferred
• A+
• Sec+
• CAP
• IAM
• CISSP
• CEH

Must meet applicable COVID safety requirements and protocols

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