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UIC Government Services and the Bowhead Family of Companies Navy Qualified Validator (NQV) in Corona, California
Overview
Bowhead seeks a Navy Qualified Validator to join our team supporting NSWC Corona – Corona Division.
The NQV will work directly with the client analyzing complex and unique technical support assignments and collaborate with other cyber security engineers, system administrators, and program analysts within a scaled agile environment. The NQV will work directly with the Navy SCA when assigned to manage all eMASS packages in the NSCW Corona portfolio.
Responsibilities
• Act as Validator for all RMF packages for the NSWC Corona – Corona Division.
• Serve as portfolio SME for the Portfolio Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) in compliance reviews of systems.
• Manage, track and delegate all cybersecurity actions for division.
• Contribute to the development of cybersecurity policies and procedures.
• Responsible for reviewing, assessing, and managing cybersecurity risks.
• Responsible for the management of Risk Management Framework (RMF) best practices to attain/ maintain continuous Authority-to-Operate (ATO) capability.
• Ensure the cybersecurity posture of assigned projects.
• Direct RMF continuous ATO attainment/maintenance.
• Research National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), DoD and Navy Guidance on Cybersecurity and related topics in response to requests for data or information related to cybersecurity topics, posture, impacts, or issues and reviews.
• Review architectures and designs for cybersecurity compliance and provide recommendations.
• Ability to perform and troubleshoot security measures including analysis, periodic testing, evaluation, verification, accreditation, and review of information system installations at appropriate classification levels.
• Review results in a cybersecurity impact assessment report when required.
• Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
• Must be on NQV List or if moved to inactive been on NQV list within last 18 months where reactivation can be obtained
• 10+ Years and bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Engineering, Computer Science, or Business or similar field with the following experience:
• Nessus/ACAS Scanner Experience - ACAS dashboard, setup, ability to run scans, ability to troubleshoot scanner and scanner results
• NIST/STIG Experience - Experience with STIG Viewer/validation/analyzing and compiling results into a POA&M
• RMF Experience - Experience with eMASS, Artifacts, Test Plans, Control Assessments, and compiling tools to process and collate test results
• CISSP Certification
• IAT Level II Certified
• Ability to provide presentations to senior level staff
• Advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees, Government personnel, and other stakeholders
• Ability to write effectively
• Strong interpersonal skills, good judgment, and the ability to lead a team or perform independently
SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must currently hold a security clearance at the minimum Secret level.
Physical Demands:
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically
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Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UIC’s Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background history check. All post-secondary education listed on the applicant’s resume/application may be subject to verification.
Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes.
UIC is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics EOE/AA/M/F/D/V. In furtherance, pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and federal contractual requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants, based on the provisions contained within The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCPhere (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters) .
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UIC Government Services (UICGS / Bowhead) provides innovative business solutions to federal and commercial customers in the areas of engineering, maintenance services, information technology, program support, logistics/base support, and procurement. Collectively, the fast-growing Bowhead Family of Companies offers a breadth of services which are performed with a focus on quality results. Headquartered in Springfield, VA, we are a fast-growing, multi-million-dollar company recognized as a top Alaska Native Corporation providing services across the Department of Defense and many federal agencies. Bowhead offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as a paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and state or contract required paid time off programs.
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ID 2025-22569
Category Information Technology
Location : Location US-CA-Corona
Min USD $132,000.00/Yr.
Max USD $172,000.00/Yr.
Minimum Clearance Required Secret
Travel Requirement Less than 10%