Information Security Analyst – Navy Qualified Validator

DecisionPoint Corporation

Information Security Analyst handling cybersecurity and accreditation tasks for Navy at Norfolk Naval Shipyard. Performing security assessments and supporting risk management activities with a focus on compliance.

Posted 7/6/2026full-timePortsmouth • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Cybersecurity, Risk Management Framework, and Certification & Accreditation processes, with a strong focus on security assessments, vulnerability analysis, and compliance guidance. Proven ability to develop and maintain RMF documentation and support system security training and contingency planning.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Cybersecurity ExpertiseRisk Management Framework (RMF)Navy Qualified Validator (NQV)Security+ CertificationTop Secret Clearance

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Hard Skills

Security AssessmentsIA Controls ValidationRisk AssessmentsRisk Mitigation PlanningVulnerability AnalysisSTIG AssessmentsRMF DocumentationAutomated STIG ToolsEMASSContingency Planning

Soft Skills

Expert GuidanceStakeholder Communication

Tools & Technologies

EMASSAutomated STIG Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Security+ CertificationLevel II Certification

Industry Keywords

Certification & Accreditation (C&A)NavyDepartment of Defense (DoD)Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E)System Security

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support Navy and DoD information systems through Cybersecurity (CS), Certification & Accreditation (C&A), and Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities.
Perform security assessments and analysis, including IA controls validation, risk assessments, and risk mitigation planning.
Serve as a Navy Qualified Validator (NQV), supporting system Accreditation & Authorization (A&A) efforts.
Conduct system and network vulnerability analysis and support remediation and mitigation activities.
Execute STIG assessments and manage RMF artifacts using automated STIG tools and eMASS.
Support Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) activities and document results.
Develop and maintain RMF documentation, including SOPs, CONOPs, security plans, and POA&Ms.
Support contingency planning, training, and testing related to system security.
Provide expert guidance to system owners and stakeholders on cybersecurity compliance and vulnerability mitigation.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active Top Secret clearance required.
Bachelor’s degree in an IT-related discipline or a Level II Certification (Security+ or better).
Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in CS/A&A analysis support, including IA controls analysis, risk assessments, risk mitigation analysis, or plan development.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer
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