SCA-R Validator
At a glance
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Leidos seeks SCA-R Validators to join its cybersecurity team at senior levels, focusing on assessing programs’ security postures and developing recommendations for improvement. These professionals will use government-assigned tools daily to perform updates, maintain records, and coordinate with ISSMs and PMOs to understand mission functions and security architecture. They will conduct comprehensive cybersecurity assessments, risk analyses, and authorization tasks across all RMF steps, ensuring compliance with FISMA requirements. Key responsibilities include verifying authorization boundaries, identifying data classifications, tracking system changes, and leading assessment visits while compiling findings into authorization packages. The role demands proficiency in tools like eMASS, STIG Viewer, Nessus, ACAS, SCAP, and HBSS, along with an advanced understanding of RMF processes, NIST standards, and cybersecurity best practices. Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree (IT-related field preferred) and eight years of relevant experience, or equivalent work experience, alongside active DoD Top Secret clearance and SCI eligibility.
Skills
What you'll do
- Conduct cybersecurity assessments and risk analyses using RMF steps and RE5 tools.
- Verify authorization boundaries and categorize systems according to FIPS199 standards.
- Track system changes, assess impacts, and report updates to the Authorization Official (AO).
- Evaluate authorization requests, web filtering, firewall exceptions, and STIG/SRG compliance.
- Lead assessment visits, conduct briefings, and ensure proper documentation and reporting.
What we're looking for
- Active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
- Current DoD 8570 IAM II or IAT II certification
- Five years of experience in Certification and Accreditation/A&A role
- Demonstrated experience with RMF process, NIST SP 800-37, NIST SP 800-53, CNSSI 1253
- Advanced understanding of STIGs, SRGs, POA&Ms, and cybersecurity best practices
- Experience in risk analysis, control validation, and as a Security Control Assessor Representative (SCA-R)
- Proficiency with tools such as eMASS, STIG Viewer, Nessus, ACAS, SCAP, HBSS
Employer
About Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations.
Leidos currently has 214 open roles on FindRole.
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