Traveling Security Control Assessor

Leidos is seeking mid- to senior-level Security Control Assessors to join our SCA team. This position requires significant travel – please review the position details for important information.
The maximum starting salary for this role is $112,500. A Top Secret clearance and current IAT/IAM II certification (e.g., Security+ or equivalent) is required for consideration.

As a Security Control Assessor, you will play a key role in conducting Security Control Assessments at various government sites, with approximately 85% of your time on travel assignments. Travel may be domestic or international, depending on mission requirements, and a per diem is provided to cover expenses. You’ll have the flexibility to work from home when not on assignment, but you must be local to one of our three locations for training and occasional customer meetings – Alexandria, VA, Fort Meade, MD, or Chambersburg, PA.

Your first few weeks will involve assessment training in a virtual classroom environment, which includes training modules, lectures, and exams. You will also gain hands‑on experience by shadowing current Assessors on local assessments across the greater DC‑Baltimore area (referred to as "check rides"). Once your training and check rides are successfully completed, you will be added to the regular travel schedule.

• 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 by providing technical expertise, best practices, and professional development support to enhance team capabilities and knowledge.

• 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 eight (8) years of cybersecurity or network security experience, including five (5) years in a Certification and Accreditation/A&A role. Additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a 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, and key technology domains such as Network, Mobility, Windows, UNIX, Cloud Environments, Cloud Native Tools/Services, Host Based Security System (HBSS)/Endpoint Security Solutions (ESS), Databases, and Applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for reporting assessment findings.

The maximum starting salary for this position is $112,500. Please note that the broader pay range displayed at the bottom of this page represents the total corporate salary band for similarly‑leveled cyber positions across Leidos and does not account for specific contract/program funding and requirements.

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That’s why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at ‑benefits.