Our client, a cybersecurity consulting firm located in Dahlgren, VA, is in need of several Navy Qualified Validators (NQV’s) for an initial 1 year contract with high likelihood of extension. The NQV’s will work onsite daily, and will be responsible for performing cybersecurity validations and assessments as part of the Navy’s Risk Management Framework (RMF) process. Responsibilities will include conducting security control assessments, developing Security Assessment Reports (SARs), ensuring compliance with NIST SP 800-53, DoDI 8510.01, and DON cybersecurity policies, helping with vulnerability scans and risk analysis using tools such as ACAS, Nessus, and HBSS, and documenting workflows in eMASS.
Required Skills:
- Active DoD Top Secret security clearance
- Currently designated as a Navy Qualified Validator
- Expert knowledge of NIST SP 800-53, DoDI 8510.01, and DON cybersecurity policies
- Hands-on experience with Navy cybersecurity tools and platforms (eMASS, ACAS, Nessus, HBSS)
- Note: Project set to begin September 2025.