DESCRIPTION

Leidos is seeking multiple Junior Security Control Assessors to support our assessment team. These positions can be based out of any of our three locations - Alexandria, VA, Fort Meade, MD, or Chambersburg, PA. These positions are primarily on-site, but light, partial telework may be available at the discretion of our customer and program management. Significant travel to assessment sites is required - estimated 85% of the time. Travel may be domestic or international depending on mission needs. The maximum starting salary for this position is $73,000.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility; an active Secret clearance or higher is strongly preferred
• Current DoD 8570 IAM II or IAT II certification
• Ability and willingness to travel for assessments as required, roughly 85%
• Bachelor’s degree (IT-related field preferred) and two (2) years of cybersecurity or network security experience. Additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Familiarity with STIGs (Security Technical Implementation Guides), Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) and cybersecurity best practices, and relevant tools such as eMASS, STIG Viewer, Nessus, ACAS, SCAP, or HBSS
• Understanding of the RMF process, NIST SP 800- 37, NIST SP 800-53, CNSSI 1253
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for reporting assessment findings
  At Leidos, we don’t want someone who “fits the mold"—we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, “what’s next?” before the dust settles on “what’s now.”
  If you’re already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2… good. You’ll fit right in.

• 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.