Traveling Security Control Assessor (Journeyman) - Careers at Leidos
Leidos
Traveling Security Control Assessor (Journeyman) - Careers at Leidos
Job Description
Join Leidos as a Traveling Security Control Assessor (Journeyman)
Leidos seeks experienced Security Control Assessors for high-impact DoD cybersecurity missions. This journeyman role demands 85% travel to government sites nationwide and internationally, with per diem covering all expenses. Base near Alexandria, VA; Fort Meade, MD; or Chambersburg, PA for training and meetings. Work remotely otherwise. Max starting salary: $85,000. Requires Top Secret clearance and IAT/IAM II certification.
Intensive Onboarding
Begin with 4-6 weeks virtual classroom training: modules, lectures, exams. Shadow pros on DC-Baltimore 'check rides' for hands-on mastery before full travel rotation.
Core Mission Responsibilities
- Lead assessments/audits for DoD info systems and DoDIN-connected partners.
- Execute threat emulation, performance testing on Defensive Cyberspace Operations.
- Run vulnerability scans (STIG Viewer, Nessus, ACAS); report via eMASS.
- Validate RMF/NIST controls; recommend mitigations; support authorization decisions.
- Mentor juniors, brief stakeholders daily.
Basic Qualifications
- DoD TS/SCI eligible; 8570 IAM/IAT II cert.
- BS IT +5yrs cyber (3yrs A&A) or equivalent experience.
- STIG/SRG/POA&M expertise; RMF/NIST fluency across tech domains.
- Elite communication for findings reports.
Leidos outpaces the status quo. Disrupt with us on mission-critical cyber defense. Pay range: $69,550-$125,725 (contract-specific). Apply now for U.S. roles open 3+ days from Nov 17, 2025.
Locations
- Odenton, Maryland, United States
Salary
69,550 - 125,725 USD / yearly
69,000 - 85,000 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- STIG Viewerintermediate
- eMASSintermediate
- Nessusintermediate
- ACASintermediate
- SCAPintermediate
- HBSSintermediate
- RMF Processintermediate
- NIST SP 800-37intermediate
- NIST SP 800-53intermediate
- CNSSI 1253intermediate
- Vulnerability Assessmentsintermediate
- Cyber Threat Emulationintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility (experience)
- Current DoD 8570 IAM II or IAT II certification (e.g., Security+) (experience)
- Bachelor's degree in IT-related field + 5 years cybersecurity experience (3 years in C&A/A&A) (experience)
- 85% travel willingness (domestic/international) (experience)
- Experience with STIGs, SRGs, POA&Ms, cybersecurity tools (experience)
- Strong knowledge of Network, Mobility, Windows, UNIX, Cloud, HBSS/ESS, Databases, Applications (experience)
Responsibilities
- Conduct cybersecurity assessments, audits, and inspections for DoD organizations
- Evaluate systems using cyber threat emulation and performance-based testing
- Perform vulnerability assessments and document in eMASS/STIG Viewer
- Analyze security gaps and provide mitigation recommendations
- Validate controls, TTPs, STIGs, RMF compliance; provide risk analysis
- Coordinate logistics, test plans with SCA Team Lead
- Participate in daily reviews, in-briefs, out-briefs; mentor team members
Benefits
- general: Per diem for all travel expenses (85% travel role)
- general: Work-from-home flexibility when not traveling
- general: Comprehensive 4-6 week training program with check rides
- general: Competitive salary up to $85K starting
- general: Professional development and mentoring opportunities
- general: Mission-critical DoD support with Leidos innovation culture
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Traveling Security Control Assessor (Journeyman) - Careers at Leidos
Job Description
Join Leidos as a Traveling Security Control Assessor (Journeyman)
Leidos seeks experienced Security Control Assessors for high-impact DoD cybersecurity missions. This journeyman role demands 85% travel to government sites nationwide and internationally, with per diem covering all expenses. Base near Alexandria, VA; Fort Meade, MD; or Chambersburg, PA for training and meetings. Work remotely otherwise. Max starting salary: $85,000. Requires Top Secret clearance and IAT/IAM II certification.
Intensive Onboarding
Begin with 4-6 weeks virtual classroom training: modules, lectures, exams. Shadow pros on DC-Baltimore 'check rides' for hands-on mastery before full travel rotation.
Core Mission Responsibilities
- Lead assessments/audits for DoD info systems and DoDIN-connected partners.
- Execute threat emulation, performance testing on Defensive Cyberspace Operations.
- Run vulnerability scans (STIG Viewer, Nessus, ACAS); report via eMASS.
- Validate RMF/NIST controls; recommend mitigations; support authorization decisions.
- Mentor juniors, brief stakeholders daily.
Basic Qualifications
- DoD TS/SCI eligible; 8570 IAM/IAT II cert.
- BS IT +5yrs cyber (3yrs A&A) or equivalent experience.
- STIG/SRG/POA&M expertise; RMF/NIST fluency across tech domains.
- Elite communication for findings reports.
Leidos outpaces the status quo. Disrupt with us on mission-critical cyber defense. Pay range: $69,550-$125,725 (contract-specific). Apply now for U.S. roles open 3+ days from Nov 17, 2025.
Locations
- Odenton, Maryland, United States
Salary
69,550 - 125,725 USD / yearly
69,000 - 85,000 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- STIG Viewerintermediate
- eMASSintermediate
- Nessusintermediate
- ACASintermediate
- SCAPintermediate
- HBSSintermediate
- RMF Processintermediate
- NIST SP 800-37intermediate
- NIST SP 800-53intermediate
- CNSSI 1253intermediate
- Vulnerability Assessmentsintermediate
- Cyber Threat Emulationintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility (experience)
- Current DoD 8570 IAM II or IAT II certification (e.g., Security+) (experience)
- Bachelor's degree in IT-related field + 5 years cybersecurity experience (3 years in C&A/A&A) (experience)
- 85% travel willingness (domestic/international) (experience)
- Experience with STIGs, SRGs, POA&Ms, cybersecurity tools (experience)
- Strong knowledge of Network, Mobility, Windows, UNIX, Cloud, HBSS/ESS, Databases, Applications (experience)
Responsibilities
- Conduct cybersecurity assessments, audits, and inspections for DoD organizations
- Evaluate systems using cyber threat emulation and performance-based testing
- Perform vulnerability assessments and document in eMASS/STIG Viewer
- Analyze security gaps and provide mitigation recommendations
- Validate controls, TTPs, STIGs, RMF compliance; provide risk analysis
- Coordinate logistics, test plans with SCA Team Lead
- Participate in daily reviews, in-briefs, out-briefs; mentor team members
Benefits
- general: Per diem for all travel expenses (85% travel role)
- general: Work-from-home flexibility when not traveling
- general: Comprehensive 4-6 week training program with check rides
- general: Competitive salary up to $85K starting
- general: Professional development and mentoring opportunities
- general: Mission-critical DoD support with Leidos innovation culture
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