(628) Fully Qualified Navy Validator III
Arlo Solutions LLC
| Company | Arlo Solutions LLC |
| Category | Security |
| Location | Philadelphia |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Mid |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 2 Jan 2026 |
| Last verified | 7 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (greenhouse) |
Description
Company Summary
Arlo Solutions (Arlo) is an information technology consulting services company that specializes in delivering technology solutions. Our reputation reflects the high quality of the talented Arlo Solutions team and the consultants working in partnership with our customers. Our mission is to understand and meet the needs of both our customers and consultants by delivering quality, value-added solutions. Our solutions are designed and managed to not only reduce costs, but to improve business processes, accelerate response time, improve services to end-users, and give our customers a competitive edge, now and into the future.
Position Overview
The Fully Qualified Navy Validator III will support Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) Department 40 as a contractor through Arlo Solutions, serving as a senior cybersecurity validation specialist providing comprehensive Risk Management Framework (RMF) package validation and assessment services for Propulsion, Power & Auxiliary Machinery Systems. This key personnel position acts as an independent third-party validator who assesses and validates that systems have implemented approved security control baselines in accordance with Department of Defense (DoD) RMF processes and Navy cybersecurity requirements for both afloat and Platform Information Technology (PIT) ashore systems.
Work Location; Primary : Philadelphia, PA; periodic travel to customer and operational sites may be required
Clearance: Active Secret
Job Responsibilities and/or Success Factors
Navy Qualified Validator (NQV) Registration and Certification
Register and maintain listing on the official Navy Qualified Validators registry
Perform and support activities as a certified Navy Validator for Risk Management Framework (RMF) packages
Ensure strict separation of duties between the Information System Security Manager (ISSM)/Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) and Navy Qualified Validator roles
Maintain current NQV Level III certification and comply with all associated requirements
Act as a trusted agent to the Security Control Assessor (SCA) and SCA Liaison throughout the validation process
Security Assessment Planning and Execution
Prepare comprehensive Security Assessment Plans (SAPs) with input from system ISSEs and ISSMs
Submit SAPs for approval by the SCA prior to validation activities
Conduct independent third-party assessments to validate that systems have implemented approved security control baselines
Perform on-site validation testing as required for afloat and PIT ashore systems
Execute validation activities in accordance with DON SCA office requirements and procedures
Security Assessment Reporting and Documentation
Develop comprehensive Security Assessment Reports (SARs) to document residual risk of non-compliant security controls
Create SAR Executive Summaries and Functional Security Control Assessor (FSCA) Appendices
Document residual risk in Risk Assessment Reports (RARs) in accordance with NAVSEAINST 9400.2 instruction
Provide detailed briefings to Program Managers and ISSMs on validation findings and recommendations
Ensure all validation documentation meets DON, NAVSEA Business Rules, and DoD cybersecurity standards
Risk Assessment and Validation Activities
Conduct comprehensive risk and vulnerability assessments of planned and installed systems
Identify vulnerabilities, risks, and protection needs through systematic validation processes
Perform systems security reviews, audits, and evaluations to ensure accreditation documents accurately represent current risk posture
Validate compliance with all applicable Controls and Assessment Procedures (APs) for assigned DON systems
Develop appropriate test procedures when necessary and execute comprehensive security testing protocols
RMF Package Validation Support
Validate RMF packages in accordanc