Traveling Security Control Assessor; Journeyman

POSITION OVERVIEW

Leidos is seeking multiple Security Control Assessors to join our SCA team. This role requires significant travel (approximately 85% of time) and will conduct Security Control Assessments at various government sites. Travel may be domestic or international, and per diem is provided to cover expenses. You will have the flexibility to work from home when not on assignment, but must be local to one of our three training locations:
Alexandria, VA;
Fort Meade, MD; or Chambersburg, PA.

Maximum starting salary: $85,000.

• 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.
• Assist with mentoring and guiding 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.
• Current DoD 8570 IAM II or IAT II certification.
• Ability and willingness to travel for assessments up to 85% of the time.
• Bachelor's degree (IT‑related field preferred) and five years of cybersecurity or network security experience, including three years in a Certification and Accreditation (CA&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 technologies across networks, mobility, Windows, UNIX, cloud environments, cloud‑native tools, host‑based security systems, databases, and applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for reporting assessment findings.

$69,550.00 – $ (general guideline for this job level; final compensation may vary based on responsibilities, experience, market, and internal equity).

Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave, and Retirement benefits.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.