Cybersecurity Specialist / Navy Qualified Validator (NQV)

Cybersecurity Specialist / Navy Qualified Validator (NQV)

Company Overview:

KMS Solutions, LLC is a technical management / solutions company that specializes in engineering, analysis, and cyber security. Founded in 2005, KMS is a certified small business with nearly two decades of experience supporting the Department of Defense as well as many other departments and programs critical to our Nations security and well-being. 

KMS is a 2024 winner of the USA Today Top Workplaces recognizing quality workplace cultures across the United States who put their employees first. Additionally, we received the Providence Journal Rhode Island Top Workplaces award and Culture Excellence Awards for Compensation & Benefits, Innovation, Leadership, Purpose & Values and Work-Life Flexibility.

Summary/Objective

KMS Solutions is seeking a full time Navy Qualified Validator to join a highly motivated team of engineers and technicians providing engineering and technical support to the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) in Newport RI. This select team is responsible for providing systems engineering and cyber security services to NUWC. Our multi-disciplinary team is heavily involved assisting the U.S. Navy in development of new undersea weapons systems.

You will support the Activity Command Information Officer and work directly with the Command Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) and serve as a member of the Assess and Authorize (A&A) team.  

Essential Functions

• Responsible for Risk Management Framework (RMF) package development; Remain current on NAVY RMF policies and procedures.
• Review DoD, DoN, NAVSEA CS-DoN Standard Operating Procedures, and NAVSEA Business Rules. 
• Oversee, evaluate, and support the documentation, validation, and accreditation processes necessary to ensure new and existing information technology (IT) systems meet information assurance (IA) and security requirements.
• Familiarization with systems, review of Assessment and Authorization (A&A)  System Security Plan for existing systems; identification of issues with the security plan; execution of the validation plan and procedures; review POA&Ms, and Development of Risk Assessments.
• Ability and comfort working independently conducting security control assessments in accordance with NIST SP 800-53, 800-53A, CNSSI 1253, and the Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Ability to clearly and concisely articulate requirements both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrate strong organizational and time management skills; self motivation, team player.
• Ensure appropriate treatment of risk, compliance, and monitoring assurance in support of the development and acquisition of undersea warfare systems.

Required Education and Experience:

• A SECRET clearance is required for this position; candidates must be eligible to obtain a SECRET clearance.
• At least three years of the following criteria must be satisfied for an applicant to be considered for the position:
• Must be a Navy Qualified Validator appointed by the Navy SCA
• Must have an 8570.01M IAM/IAT Certificate (Security + minimally
• Degree in an engineering discipline, mathematics, science, or related technical area or any of CNSSI 4012, 4o13, 4014, 4016 or Certificate or equivalent military training
• DoD 8570.01M IAT/IAM Level II Certification (such as Security +)
• Operating Systems Certification (Windows or Linux)
• Experience with ACAS, STIGViewer, eMASS.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Current secret clearance, with eligibility to obtain a Top-Secret Clearance
• Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineerin, information technology or cybersecurity
• Familiarity with US Naval systems (submarine systems preferred)
• 4 or more years’ experience in Cybersecurity or IT Systems
• Experience using the NIST Risk Management Framework
• Systems Engineering experience

Competencies:

• Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, to all levels of the customer and company leadership. 
• Capable of effectively working and problem solving in both independent and team environments.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
• Thoroughness and attention to detail

Additional eligibility requirements

Work authorization/security clearance requirements:

Current secret clearance, with eligibility to obtain a Top-Secret Clearance

Other Duties:

Please note this job posting 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.

Supervisory Responsibility:

None

Work Environment:

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers.

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Excellent listening skills are essential. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. 

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

The typical workday is eight hours in length. Some flexibility in hours is allowed, with concurrence from the supervisor. Attendance at prescheduled mandatory meetings is required. Must be available during the core work hours as determined by your contract/location and must account for the required number of hours in a pay period to maintain Full-time status.

Telework:

This position allows for situational telework.

Travel:

•    Ability to travel CONUS; potential to travel OCONUS

•    Travel up to 10% may be required.

Benefits and Additional Compensation:

KMS offers a competitive benefits packaging including medical, dental and vision insurances, flexible spending account, PTO, paid holidays, military leave, bereavement leave, 401k / retirement savings plan, professional development and tuition reimbursement, basic and voluntary life insurance / AD&D, short-term and long-term disability, voluntary AFLAC supplemental insurance products and employee assistance plan (EAP) program. Additionally, KMS offers employee referral bonuses and a discretionary annual bonus.

AAP/EEO Statement:

KMS Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

KMS Solutions is a drug free workplace.

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