Traveling Security Control Assessor

Leidos

Security Control Assessor conducting cybersecurity assessments for DoD organizations, providing technical expertise and mentorship while managing travel-intensive projects.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeOdenton • Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $87,500 - $157,450 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber SecurityUnix

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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
Mentor and guide personnel by providing technical expertise, best practices, and professional development support to enhance team capabilities and knowledge

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility required
Current DoD 8570 IAM II or IAT II certification
Ability and willingness to travel for assessments as required, up to 85% of the time
Bachelor's degree (IT-related field preferred) and eight (8) years of cybersecurity or network security experience, including five (5) years of experience in a Certification and Accreditation/A&A role
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

Comp & perks

competitive compensation
Health and Wellness programs
Income Protection
Paid Leave
Retirement

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Hard Skills & Tools

Cybersecurity AssessmentsVulnerability AssessmentsRisk AnalysisCertification and AccreditationSTIGsNIST SP 800-37NIST SP 800-53RMF ProcessCybersecurity Best PracticesNetwork Security

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationMentoringTeam Collaboration

Certifications

DoD 8570 IAM II CertificationDoD 8570 IAT II Certification