Accreditor/Validator Specialist 3

Responsibilities & Qualifications

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform comprehensive RMF validations for Navy systems, ensuring compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards

• Conduct thorough security assessments using STIG checklists and automated scanning tools

• Utilize eMASS for documentation and process execution

• Develop detailed Security Assessment Plans and Risk Assessment reports

• Identify, analyze, and communicate security vulnerabilities and risk mitigation strategies to key stakeholders

• Collaborate with system owners, engineers, and cybersecurity professionals to enhance security postures

• Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, including DoD and Navy cybersecurity policies

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Active Secret security clearance

• High school/vocational school diploma or GED certificate

• Current Navy Qualified Validator (NQV) certification

• DoD Approved 8570 Baseline Certification: Category IAM Level III (One of the Following):

  • CISM

  • CISSP (or Associate)

  • GSLC

  • CCIS

• Ten (10) years of full-time experience performing Risk Management Framework (RMF) Validation for Navy systems

• Demonstrated experience in all the following areas:

  • Performing STIG assessments, including using SCAP benchmarks and Evaluate STIG

  • Conducting vulnerability assessments with the Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) tool

  • Utilizing and executing processes within eMASS

  • Developing Security Assessment Plans

  • Performing Risk Assessments

  • Completing full Risk Management Framework Package while acting as the Validator

  • Communicating risk reduction recommendations to stakeholders

Overview

We are seeking a Accreditor/Validator Specialist III to join our team supporting Department of Navy. 

TekSynap is a fast growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.

We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.

Visit us at www.TekSynap.com. 

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Additional Job Information

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Locations: Virginia Beach, VA
• Type of environment: Office
• Noise level: Medium
• Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday – Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
• Amount of Travel: Less than 10%

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

• US Citizen
• Active Secret clearance 

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

TekSynap is a drug-free workplace. We reserve the right to conduct drug testing in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. All employees and candidates may be subject to drug screening if deemed necessary to ensure a safe and compliant working environment.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.