Hybrid Security Control Assessor

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About the role

  • Traveling Security Control Assessor at Leidos performing RMF assessments, vulnerability testing, and eMASS reporting for DoD systems

Responsibilities

  • Conduct cybersecurity assessments, audits, and inspections for DoD organizations and partners handling DoD information or connecting to the DoDIN
  • Evaluate systems and Defensive Cyberspace Operations using cyber threat emulation and performance-based testing
  • Adhere to policies and processes for each assessment type
  • Support assessment development and execution to ensure security expertise is properly applied
  • Coordinate logistics, test plans, and scope with the SCA Team Lead
  • Perform vulnerability assessments, capture results using STIG Viewer or designated tools, and document findings in eMASS
  • Analyze security gaps and provide mitigation recommendations
  • Validate cybersecurity controls, TTPs, STIGs, RMF controls, and compliance with DoD policies and guidelines
  • Provide risk analysis and assessment results for authorization recommendations
  • Participate in daily assessment reviews, in-briefs, and out-briefs, sharing findings with the SCA-R
  • Mentor and guide personnel if senior staff, providing technical expertise and professional development support
  • Travel domestically or internationally up to ~85% and work from home when not on assignment; initial 4-8 weeks of virtual training

Requirements

  • Active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility required
  • Current DoD 8570 IAM II or IAT II certification
  • Ability and willingness to travel for assessments as required, up to 85% of the time
  • Bachelor's degree (IT-related field preferred) and five (5) years cybersecurity or network security experience for Level II (including three (3) years in a Certification and Accreditation/A&A role)
  • Bachelor's degree (IT-related field preferred) and eight (8) years cybersecurity or network security experience for Level III (including five (5) years in a Certification and Accreditation/A&A role)
  • Additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree
  • Demonstrated experience with STIGs, SRGs, POA&Ms
  • Experience with tools such as eMASS, STIG Viewer, Nessus, ACAS, SCAP, or HBSS
  • Strong understanding of the RMF process, NIST SP 800-37, NIST SP 800-53, CNSSI 1253
  • Experience across Network, Mobility, Windows, UNIX, Cloud Environments and Cloud Native Tools/Services, HBSS/Endpoint Security Solutions, Databases, Applications
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Must be local to Alexandria, VA, Fort Meade, MD, or Chambersburg, PA for training and occasional customer meetings

Benefits

  • competitive compensation
  • Health and Wellness programs
  • Income Protection
  • Paid Leave
  • Retirement
  • Per diem provided to cover expenses during travel
  • Ability to work from home when not on assignment
  • Training (first 4-8 weeks in virtual classroom)

Job title

Security Control Assessor

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$67,600 - $122,200 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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