Navy Qualified Validator (NQV)

Job Title: Navy Qualified Validator (NQV)

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Employment Type: Full-Time

** This position is contingent upon award of the contract** 

About the Company 

Athena Technology Group, Inc. (ATG) is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) focused on Information Technology and Communications consulting, system engineering, integration, deployment and operation of state of the art command and control and information systems that deliver critical network centric solution to the warfighter.  With a proven track record of technical support to our customers, we are looking for innovative industry professionals to join our team. 
 
ATG is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Minorities/Females/Vets/Disability 

Job Summary 

We are seeking a Navy Qualified Validator to join our team. You will play a key part in ATG’s technical support for Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) specializing in cybersecurity support, validation support, IT and cyber policy writing and program implementation support. Our team will provide direct support cybersecurity policy, A&A artifacts, validation and security posture reviews. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Provide risk assessment related technical consultations to Program Managers, Information System Owners, Information System Security Engineers (ISSE), and ISSOs. 

• Prepare Security Assessment Report (SAR) and SAR Executive Summary based on assessment results and in accordance with NAVSEA SOPs.  

• Provide a summary of non-compliant security controls in Risk Assessment tab in eMASS in accordance with Navy SCA Risk Assessment Guide and the SCA.  

• Verify that all vulnerabilities from raw assessment results are properly documented in the system’s eMASS POA&M.  

• Ensure traceability exists between supporting artifacts. 

• Independently review system configurations to determine compliance with applicable STIGs and SRG.  

• Validate security control implementation through on-site and in-person testing, examination, and interviews in support of Risk Assessments and Annual Security Reviews.  

• Assist with the development and execute Security Assessment Plans (SAP).  

• Serve as an independent and objective assessor, and extension of the Navy SCA. 

• Meet the Navy Cybersecurity Technical Authority (CSTA) NQV qualification standards, be appointed as an NQV by the Navy Security Control Assessor (SCA) and maintain a passing Proficiency Tracking Record (PTR) score as defined by the CSTA. 

Qualifications 

• Secret Clearance Level 

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, communications systems management, or equivalent STEM degree from an accredited college/university 

• Must possess Navy Qualified Validator Certification from the Navy Certification Authority (CA) at the time of proposal submittal 

• Industry-specific knowledge 

Desired

• IAT-II level certifications - CCNA-Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, SSCP 

Additional Benefits 

• Performance Bonuses and annual salary reviews 

• Health, dental, and vision insurance 

• Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance 

• 401(k) plan with company match 

• Opportunities for professional growth and development 

• A collaborative and inclusive work environment 

ATG is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.