Description
Leidos is seeking multiple Security Control Assessors to support our traveling assessment team. These positions require extensive travel, estimated 85% of the time. Travel may be domestic or international depending on mission needs, and per diem is provided to cover expenses. Our Assessors are able to work from home when they are not on assignment, but must be local to one of our three locations for training and occasional customer meetings - Alexandria, VA, Fort Meade, MD, or Chambersburg, PA.
Maximum starting salary for these positions is $85,000/year for Level II and $112,500/year for Level III. The requirements for each level are listed in the 'Basic Qualifications' section below.
As a traveling Assessor, your first 4-8 weeks will be spent training in a virtual classroom/lecture environment, including weekly evaluations, before being added to the travel schedule.
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.
If senior staff, mentor and guide personnel by providing technical expertise, best practices, and professional development support to enhance team capabilities and knowledge
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
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
Education and experience required per job level:
Level II: Bachelor's degree (IT-related field preferred) and five (5) years of cybersecurity or network security experience, including three (3) years of experience in a Certification and Accreditation/A&A role. Additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
Level III: Bachelor's degree (IT-related field preferred) and eight (8) years of cybersecurity or network security experience, including five (5) years of experience 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 and cybersecurity best practices, as well as relevant 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, as well as key technologies areas/domain such as: Network, Mobility, Windows, UNIX, Cloud Environments and Cloud Native Tools/Services, Host Based Security System (HBSS)/Endpoint Security Solutions (ESS), Databases, Applications
Strong written and verbal communication skills for reporting assessment findings
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Original Posting:
September 30, 2025
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $67,600.00 - $122,200.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
