Traveling Security Control Assessor (Journeyman)

About the role

The position involves significant travel, with a maximum starting salary of $85,000. An active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and current DoD 8570 IAM II or IAT II certification are required.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Cook up 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.
• Aid in mentoring and guiding personnel by providing technical expertise, best practices, and professional development support to enhance team capabilities and knowledge.

Requirements

• Active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility required.
• Current DoD 8570 IAM II or IAT II certification.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 85% of the time.
• Bachelor's degree (IT-related field preferred) and five (5) years of cybersecurity or network security experience, including three (3) years of experience in a Certification and Accreditation/A&A role.
• Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of 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, as well as key technologies areas/domain such as: Network, Mobility, Windows, UNIX, Cloud Environments and Cloud Native Tools/Services, Host Based Security System (HBSS)/Endpoint Security Solutions (ESS), Databases, Applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for reporting assessment findings.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility required.
• Current DoD 8570 IAM II or IAT II certification.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 85% of the time.
• Bachelor's degree (IT-related field preferred) and five (5) years of cybersecurity or network security experience, including three (3) years of experience in a Certification and Accreditation/A&A role.
• Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of 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, as well as key technologies areas/domain such as: Network, Mobility, Windows, UNIX, Cloud Environments and Cloud Native Tools/Services, Host Based Security System (HBSS)/Endpoint Security Solutions (ESS), Databases, Applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for reporting assessment findings.

Skills

• Active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility required.
• Current DoD 8570 IAM II or IAT II certification.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 85% of the time.
• Bachelor's degree (IT-related field preferred) and five (5) years of cybersecurity or network security experience, including three (3) years of experience in a Certification and Accreditation/A&A role.
• Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of 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, as well as key technologies areas/domain such as: Network, Mobility, Windows, UNIX, Cloud Environments and Cloud Native Tools/Services, Host Based Security System (HBSS)/Endpoint Security Solutions (ESS), Databases, Applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for reporting assessment findings.

Benefits

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.

Pay

The maximum starting salary for this position is $85,000. Please note that the broader pay range displayed at the bottom of this page represents the total corporate salary band for journeyman cyber positions across Leidos and does not account for specific contract/program funding and requirements.