Navy Validator

• Provide Certification & Accreditation (C&A) and Security Test and Evaluation support of Information Technology (IT) components systems, networks, circuits, hardware, and software.
• Explore, recommend, and document new concepts, tools, and technical methodologies in support of Cyber Security (CS) solutions.
• Prepare white papers and presentation documentation to articulate solutions to CS problems.
• Assist in the preparation and maintenance of security accreditation documentation prepared in accordance with applicable Department of Defense (DoD) policy guidelines.
• Advise and assist in accomplishing CS best practices applicable to all components of the command IT solution in accordance with customer policy and guidelines.
• Assist in command level CS policy and procedures development.
• Provide the customer with CS Subject Matter Expert liaison support between command level CS personnel.
• Support the customer in fielding CS questions, conduct the necessary research to provide answers and recommend methods to facilitate and broaden Information Assurance (IA) awareness including collaboration techniques.
• Assist with the analysis of newly promulgated guidance to determine the impact on CS operational requirements and recommend resulting revisions to existing CS procedures/policy/guidance.
• Inform, interpret, and apply IA policy releases to support customer maintenance of CS Standard Operating Procedures for Guidebook and SharePoint collaboration releases.
• Provide support for Information Technology Contingency Plan (ITCP) documentation creation, and updates and associated annual ITCP Test exercise requirements.
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or other related fields.
• More than four years’ related experience. Related experience should include aspects of the following: understanding of CS best practices and procedures; knowledge of current CS tools available; hardware/software CS implementation; communication protocols; Public Key Infrastructure and encryption techniques; familiarity with commercial products, and current Internet technology.

Qualifications

Active DoD Secret security clearance is highly desired; however, candidates eligible to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance will be considered. If the selected candidate does not hold an active clearance, he/she will receive a contingent offer. A start date will be established once an interim Secret clearance is granted.

Must be a U.S. citizen.

Must maintain the capacity to communicate with their supervisor and/or manager when not in the office.