Navy Qualified Validator - Ardalyst

Job Title: Navy Qualified Validator

Job Type: Contract

Location: Hybrid/Suffolk, VA

Clearance: Top Secret SCI

Who is Ardalyst Defense, LLC?

Ardalyst Defense, LLC is a Maryland, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that provides engineering services and technical, analytical and cyberspace operations services to integrated U.S. government agency operations. Ardalyst personnel have decades of direct operations experience in full-scope Cyberspace Operations - at the Service, Joint and National Agency levels.

Are you an Ardalyst?

Ardalyst is a mashup of Ardent, meaning “passionate” and Catalyst, meaning “change agent.” To be an Ardalyst means to be passionate about creating and sustaining meaningful transformations.

Speak your mind – Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do and our belief in diversity of people supports our goal for diversity in thought. Ardalysts (that’s just what we call ourselves) come ready to contribute and find solutions.

Focus On Your Strengths – We invest in understanding the strengths and weaknesses of each employee so that you can shine at what YOU do best.

See Yourself Grow – Ardalysts have cited being encouraged to take educated risk, kick-start progress, and advance their skills as one of their favorite things about working at Ardalyst and we’re determined to keep it that way.

Job Description

Our team, supporting our Navy customer, has an immediate need for a Navy Qualified Validator. In this role you will assess the security and compliance of information systems in the US Navy.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Play a critical role in ensuring the security and compliance of information systems within the U.S. Navy
• Maintain the integrity and confidentiality of sensitive data and ensuring compliance with security standards
• Conduct thorough security assessments of Navy information systems using the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process
• Validate that systems adhere to approved security controls and policies
• Assess system vulnerabilities, risks, and potential threats
• Collaborate with stakeholders to address security gaps and recommend corrective actions
• Develop and maintain system authorization documentation, including Security Authorization Packages (SAPs) and Information System Security Plans (ISSPs)
• Create and update written system authorization artifacts
• Document findings, recommendations, and validation results
• Assist in identifying and mitigating security risks
• Evaluate the effectiveness of security controls
• Provide risk assessments to the Navy’s Authorizing Official (AO) or Designated Accrediting Authority (DAA)
• Work closely with system administrators, security engineers, and other stakeholders
• Serve as a trusted agent to the Security Control Assessor (SCA) during the authorization process
• Ensure compliance with Navy and Department of Defense (DoD) cybersecurity policies and guidelines

Required Skills/Qualifications

• 5 years of Navy Cybersecurity/Information Assurance experience
• 1?year of Risk Management Framework implementation
• Experience with NIST SP 800-53 security control implementation or assessment
• Experience with Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) and Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) testing
• Experience creating Security Assessment Plans
• Experience with vulnerability analysis including mitigation/remediation actions
• Ability to support 25% travel requirements
• TS/SCI Security Clearance
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Current Navy Qualified Validator (NQV) Designation
• DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level III or IAM Level II/III Certification – Examples: CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP), Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) – Security Leadership Certification (GSLC), Certified Information system Security Professional (CISSP), or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health, Dental, Vision and Life insurance
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability insurance
• Monetary assistance with training and certifications

What Ardalyst Offers You?

• The chance to work with experienced technology entrepreneurs and world-class cyber operations experts who have successfully grown companies before.
• Plenty of opportunities to learn as well as apply your talents and previous experience.

Disclaimer

Ardalyst Defense, LLC is an EOE that empowers employees, no matter their race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic—to meet and exceed customer expectations and thrive in a collaborative and dynamic work environment.