IT Security Expert creating and managing SIEM solutions to strengthen Europe's defence capabilities. Collaborating in a small elite team to solve significant security challenges rapidly.
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)
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