Security Control Assessor

Leidos

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Work type
On-site
Location
Alexandria, VAFort Meade, MDChambersburg, PA
Salary
$69,550–$125,725 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
11 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday
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Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations.

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The Security Control Assessor joins the assessment team to conduct cybersecurity assessments, audits, and inspections for DoD organizations and partners handling DoD information or connecting to the DoDIN. The role involves evaluating systems and Defensive Cyberspace Operations using cyber threat emulation and performance-based testing. Daily responsibilities include performing vulnerability assessments, capturing results using STIG Viewer, documenting findings in eMASS, and providing risk analysis for authorization recommendations. The position requires validating cybersecurity controls, TTPs, STIGs, and RMF controls while ensuring compliance with DoD policies. Key technical skills include experience with Nessus, ACAS, SCAP, and HBSS, alongside knowledge of NIST SP 800-37, NIST SP 800-53, and CNSSI 1253. The work covers diverse domains including Network, Mobility, Windows, UNIX, Cloud Environments, Databases, and Applications.

Skills

RMF STIGs eMASS Nessus ACAS SCAP HBSS NIST SP 800-53 NIST SP 800- 37 CNSSI 1253 Vulnerability Assessment Cyber Threat Emulation Cloud Native Tools Windows UNIX Network Security Endpoint Security Solutions Databases TTPs

What you'll do

  • Conduct cybersecurity assessments, audits, and inspections for DoD organizations and partners.
  • Evaluate systems and Defensive Cyberspace Operations using cyber threat emulation and performance-based testing.
  • Perform vulnerability assessments and document findings in eMASS using STIG Viewer or other designated tools.
  • Analyze security gaps and provide specific mitigation recommendations to stakeholders.
  • Validate cybersecurity controls, TTPs, STIGs, and RMF compliance against DoD policies.
  • Provide risk analysis and assessment results to support authorization recommendations.
  • Participate in daily assessment reviews and share findings with the SCA-R.
  • Mentor and guide personnel by providing technical expertise and professional development support.

What we're looking for

  • Active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility required.
  • Current DoD 8570 IAM II or IAT II certification required.
  • Bachelor's degree in an IT-related field (preferred).
  • Five years of cybersecurity or network security experience.
  • Three years of experience in a Certification and Accreditation/A&A role.
  • Demonstrated experience with STIGs, SRGs, POA&Ms, and tools like eMASS, Nessus, ACAS, SCAP, or HBSS.
  • Strong understanding of RMF process, NIST SP 800-37, NIST SP 800-53, and CNSSI 1253.
  • Ability and willingness to travel for assessments up to 80% of the time.

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