COMPANY OVERVIEWWatershed Security is a Veteran Owned Small Business and a leader in providing quality Cyber Security Services to the Federal Government. Watershed is a great place to work, offering a challenging and respectful work environment. We are growing fast and strive to deliver our vision every day: To inspire trust and respect with our customers and employees. Integrity in all we do.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES- The Cybersecurity Specialist will serve as a Qualified Validator (QV, formally Navy Qualified Validator (NQV)) and Technical Writer working closely with the Government Senior QV in the support of Naval Surface Warfare Command in Panama City
- Monitor and manage risk management processes (e.g., methods for assessing and mitigating risk)
- Keep up to date on national and international laws, regulations, policies, and ethics as they relate to cybersecurity
- Apply cybersecurity principles
- Monitor and be aware of cyber threats and vulnerabilities
- Analyze Information Assurance Vulnerability Alert (IAVA) requirements to determine
- applicability to existing systems
- Read and understand Standard Technical Implementation Guides (STIG) and use the information to generate technically sound mitigation statements
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS- Education: Bachelor's degree preferably in STEM from an accredited institution
- Five (5) years of experience in DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Information Assurance (IA) security compliance policies, programs, processes, and metrics
- Experience with the Navy's Risk Management Framework processes, and timelines
- Experience with Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) for entry and maintenance of RMF packages
- Experience with Navy/NAVSEA RMF tools, such as eMASSTER, EvaluateSTIG, and STIGMaster
- Ability to analyze Information Assurance Vulnerability Alert (IAVA) requirements to determine applicability to existing systems
- Ability to read and understand Standard Technical Implementation Guides (STIG) and use the information to generate technically sound mitigation statements
- Certification: IAT Level III Certification required such as: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) designation or a Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) Security Leadership Certificate (GSLC)
- Active Secret Security Clearance.
Responsibilities of this position also include, but are not limited to:- Attending mandatory, annual training sessions
- Providing regular status reports to management summarizing progress, challenges, metrics, and recommendations
- Collaborating with team members to ensure effective communication and coordination
- Attending recurring team meetings or huddles
- Assisting in the development of new initiatives
BENEFITS AND PERKSWatershed Security offers outstanding compensation and benefits including company paid medical and dental, tuition reimbursement, 401K plan with a generous match, 15 days of PTO to start and 11 paid holidays per year.EOE M/F/Disability/Vet