(628) Fully Qualified Navy Validator III

Company Summary

Arlo Solutions (Arlo) is an information technology consulting services company that specializes in delivering technology solutions. Our reputation reflects the high quality of the talented Arlo Solutions team and the consultants working in partnership with our customers. Our mission is to understand and meet the needs of both our customers and consultants by delivering quality, value-added solutions. Our solutions are designed and managed to not only reduce costs, but to improve business processes, accelerate response time, improve services to end-users, and give our customers a competitive edge, now and into the future.

Position Overview

The Fully Qualified Navy Validator III will support Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) Department 40 as a contractor through Arlo Solutions, serving as a senior cybersecurity validation specialist providing comprehensive Risk Management Framework (RMF) package validation and assessment services for Propulsion, Power & Auxiliary Machinery Systems. This key personnel position acts as an independent third-party validator who assesses and validates that systems have implemented approved security control baselines in accordance with Department of Defense (DoD) RMF processes and Navy cybersecurity requirements for both afloat and Platform Information Technology (PIT) ashore systems.

Work Location; Primary : Philadelphia, PA; periodic travel to customer and operational sites may be required

Clearance: Active Secret

Job Responsibilities and/or Success Factors

Navy Qualified Validator (NQV) Registration and Certification

Register and maintain listing on the official Navy Qualified Validators registry

Perform and support activities as a certified Navy Validator for Risk Management Framework (RMF) packages

Ensure strict separation of duties between the Information System Security Manager (ISSM)/Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) and Navy Qualified Validator roles

Maintain current NQV Level III certification and comply with all associated requirements

Act as a trusted agent to the Security Control Assessor (SCA) and SCA Liaison throughout the validation process

Security Assessment Planning and Execution

Prepare comprehensive Security Assessment Plans (SAPs) with input from system ISSEs and ISSMs

Submit SAPs for approval by the SCA prior to validation activities

Conduct independent third-party assessments to validate that systems have implemented approved security control baselines

Perform on-site validation testing as required for afloat and PIT ashore systems

Execute validation activities in accordance with DON SCA office requirements and procedures

Security Assessment Reporting and Documentation

Develop comprehensive Security Assessment Reports (SARs) to document residual risk of non-compliant security controls

Create SAR Executive Summaries and Functional Security Control Assessor (FSCA) Appendices

Document residual risk in Risk Assessment Reports (RARs) in accordance with NAVSEAINST 9400.2 instruction

Provide detailed briefings to Program Managers and ISSMs on validation findings and recommendations

Ensure all validation documentation meets DON, NAVSEA Business Rules, and DoD cybersecurity standards

Risk Assessment and Validation Activities

Conduct comprehensive risk and vulnerability assessments of planned and installed systems

Identify vulnerabilities, risks, and protection needs through systematic validation processes

Perform systems security reviews, audits, and evaluations to ensure accreditation documents accurately represent current risk posture

Validate compliance with all applicable Controls and Assessment Procedures (APs) for assigned DON systems

Develop appropriate test procedures when necessary and execute comprehensive security testing protocols

RMF Package Validation Support

Validate RMF packages in accordance with DoD Instruction 8510.01, NAVSEA Business Rules, and DON RMF Process Guides

Review and assess Authorization Boundary Diagrams, Defense in Depth Diagrams, Security Plans, and other RMF artifacts

Evaluate system compliance with National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) SP-800-37, SP-800-53 Rev 4, and applicable cybersecurity frameworks

Support continuous monitoring activities to maintain Authorization to Operate (ATO) status

Coordinate validation activities with government personnel, system owners, and other RMF stakeholders

Technical Documentation and Analysis

Perform detailed technical documentation analysis of software/hardware associated with systems and components

Develop system architecture diagrams, software design requirements, and network connection diagrams

Create and maintain vulnerability assessments and security compliance documentation

Analyze logs, events, and reporting from various data collection tools including Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS), Host Based Security Systems (HBSS), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), and firewall systems

Present validation findings and submit comprehensive data to management in a cohesive manner

Cybersecurity Technical Writing and Communication

Write technical documentation including user manuals, reports, policies, presentations, and security assessments

Develop RMF plans, policies, and procedural documentation for multiple platforms

Create comprehensive vulnerability assessments and risk assessment reports

Support development of technical documents across configuration management and RMF documentation platforms

Communicate validation results and recommendations effectively to all levels of management

Quality Assurance and Compliance

Ensure all validation activities comply with published Navy, NAVSEA Business Rules, NIST standards, and DoD regulations

Verify accuracy of security control implementations and document any deficiencies or non-compliance issues

Support Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) activities including validation of remediation efforts

Test systems to verify adequate functionality for mission and project requirements while maintaining security posture

Maintain security clearance and comply with all security requirements specified in the contract

Education and Minimum Qualifications

Must be a U.S. Citizen

Active Secret security clearance

Bachelor's degree in computer science from an accredited college or university

Target Experience

Five (5) years of professional experience in the management of Information Assurance Technical (IAT), certification agents, and system engineers on compliance requirements to achieve certification and accreditation in accordance with the DoD RMF program and DON Chief Information Officer (CIO) IA Policy for Platform Information Technology (PIT) Systems

Minimum Certification

Must demonstrate at least one of the following Information Assurance Management (IAM)/IAT Level 2 certifications (acceptable certifications include: CAP, CASP+ CE, CISM, CISSP or Associate, GSLC, CCISO, or HCISPP)

Required Certification

Must provide evidence of current NQV Level III certification

Continuing Professional Education Requirements

Maintain current IAM/IAT Level 2 certification with required Continuing Professional Education (CPE) as mandated by certification body

Maintain current NQV Level III certification and complete all required training

Complete all required Government mandated training including Antiterrorism Level 1 Awareness, Operations Security (OPSEC), Cybersecurity 101 Training, and other security-related training as specified

Desired Qualifications

Professional experience supporting DON or DoD

Experience with DON cybersecurity programs and RMF validation processes

Familiarity with NIST Special Publications and DoD cybersecurity instructions

Experience with eMASS, Vulnerability Remediation Asset Manager (VRAM), ACAS, and other DoD cybersecurity systems

Knowledge of DON and DoD organizational structure and cybersecurity policies

Experience supporting NAVSEA or other Navy commands

Understanding of NAVSEA Business Rules and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

AAP Statement

We are proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and as such, we evaluate qualified candidates in full consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, and any other protected status.