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Navy Qualified Validator/ Cybersecurity Engineer

Axient LLC
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 4/18/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/11/2025

Check out this NEW Opportunity with Axient! :

Axient is seeking Senior Cyber Engineers that have the Navy Qualified Validator certification for the Washington Navy Yard.

Work is onsite for 3-4 days per week.

Top Secret clearance is required.

What you will do... :

  • Navy Qualified Validator (NQV) : Axient is seeking a strong senior Cyber Engineer to backfill the government Cyber Lead.
  • Track and report status of RMF packages in portfolio.
  • Advise leadership and stakeholders on the cybersecurity integration, alignment, and implementation of capabilities and systems.
  • Identify security vulnerabilities and weaknesses in SW, HW, and Architecture design for mission environments and recommend mitigations.
  • Build briefs to convey critical information to decision makers.
  • Provide mentorship and training to other team members.
  • Provide general cybersecurity and RMF expertise and support to DoD programs.

Skills you will need... :

Minimum Requirements

  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.
  • Technical IT and cybersecurity background
  • Excellent written skills since the validator develops and / or updates written system authorization supporting artifacts
  • Excellent verbal skills since the validator works directly with the program offices and leadership to communicate progress, status, recommendations, and related information
  • Excellent teamwork skills since the validator works in cooperation with program offices, different ISEAs and other support organizations
  • Excellent organizational skills since the validator may work several packages at once
  • Knowledge of DoD and DON cyber policies and procedures and / or NIST 800-53, DoDI 8500.01, and DoDI 8510.01
  • Knowledge of PEO IWS Instruction 5239.1 is a plus
  • Familiarity with PEO IWS organization and systems is a plus
  • Clearance

  • Must have an active DoD TOP SECRET security clearance.
  • Education / Experience

  • Ten (10) years of experience or a Bachelors degree in a relevant field and at least five (5) years of relevant experience or a Masters degree in a relevant field
  • Certifications

  • Navy Qualified Validator Credential desired
  • At least one or more of the following is preferred
  • Sec
  • CISSP
  • Must meet applicable COVID safety requirements and protocols

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