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Leidos Holding

Security Controls Assessor (SCA) A&A Specialist

Leidos Holding, Suitland, MD


Description
Leidos National Security Sector has a dynamic opportunity for a Security Controls Assessor (SCA) A&A Specialist to work at our customer site at the National Maritime Intelligence Center in Suitland, MD (all work is performed on site).

Great News! Program is now offering additional Paid Time Off or a Sign-on Bonus!

The Assessments & Validations Division (N64) executes cybersecurity assessments and provides expertise regarding Navy Intelligence systems/networks in accordance with Federal, DoD, and Intelligence Community (IC) standards. Additionally, N64 develops assessment and validation strategies for Navy Intelligence stakeholders.

As a Security Controls Assessor Representative, our new colleague will assess Navy Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) systems in accordance with Naval Intelligence (NAVINTEL) Authorizing Official/Delegated Authorizing Official (AO/DAO) guidance. You will work either independently or as part of a team to achieve critical mission objectives, ensuring smooth operations for the customer and other internal/external agencies.

What Will You Do
  • Support security assessment activities for complex Navy SCI IT systems, including Cross Domain Solutions and Cloud Environments.
  • Perform Laboratory and Operational Security Assessments in accordance with Navy RMF guidance, NIST SP 800-37, NIST SP 800-53, and CNSS 1253.
  • Execute assessments for Baseline Change Requests, Interim Authority to Test (IATT), documentation reviews, etc.
  • Comprehensively and accurately annotate security assessment results and risk posture in the form of a Security Assessment Report (SAR).
  • Research and assess developing technologies that are proposed for use within the Navy Intelligence operational environment.
  • Maintain in-depth knowledge of DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and Security Requirements Guides (SRGs).
  • Utilize security tools, such as Xacta, Tenable Nessus/ACAS, Evaluate STIG, eMASSter, STIG Viewer, and other automated tools to evaluate and produce assessment results.
  • Develop test procedures and methodologies for assessing security controls.
  • Develop assessment processes, training materials, and documentation in accordance with DoD and IC cybersecurity policies, directives, and instructions with minimal to no re-work.

Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field with 12+ years of experience or a Master's degree with 10+ years of experience. Additional years of experience required in lieu of a Bachelor's degree.
  • Active IAM Level II or higher certification (e.g., CompTIA CASP+CE, ISC2 CISSP, etc.), or the ability to obtain the certification within 30 days of an accepted offer.
  • Active DoD TS/SCI security clearance.
  • Strong Assessment & Authorization (A&A) experience, including implementing and evaluating NIST security controls.
  • Experience as a Security Controls Assessor Representative.
  • Significant experience with NIST Cybersecurity Framework and/or risk management within the Intelligence Community.
  • Project management experience.
  • Ability and willingness to adhere to the DoD Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program requirements, DOD 8570.01-M.
  • Experience establishing and managing high performing A&A teams and adapting standards to create "best practices".
  • Experience with DoD, DISA, Navy Network Warfare Command (NNWC), DoDIIS, and IC tools, systems, and reporting mechanisms and requirements for A&A.
  • Travel Requirement: Up to 25% within the National Capital Region and Worldwide.
  • A current Passport.


NITESONI
EIO2024
Original Posting Date: 2024-08-19While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range: Pay Range $122,200.00 - $220,900.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
About Leidos Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world's most vexing challenges in national security and health. The company's global workforce of 47,000 collaborates to create smarter technology solutions for customers in heavily regulated industries. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com .
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