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Meade, MD. \nPOSITION SUMMARY:\nThe selected candidate shall perform (or review) technical security assessments using STIG Checklists, SCAP scans, and ACAS/ESS Scans of computing environments to identify points of vulnerability, non-compliance with established Information Assurance (IA) guidelines and regulations and recommend mitigation strategies. In this role, the candidate will ensure that the environments in which DoD information systems reside are secure and compliant, develop approaches to secure the environment, assess threats to the environment, provide inputs on the adequacy of security designs and architectures, perform RMF STIG and compliance testing related activities, and participate in risk assessment mitigation with the system administrators and providing relevant reporting for security briefing.\nCLEARANCE REQUIREMENT:\nMust hold an active Secret security clearance. (US Citizenship required)\nPRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:\nEnsure STIG Checklists are up to date and settings are enforced with minimal operational impact for all systems (workstations, servers, network) within the environment. \nSupport systems within GMS to have an up to date and complete STIG Checklist; educate systems/network administrators regarding completion/edits as required. \nExamine results of STIG testing and pass results to system owners and system administrators.\nTrack response times to STIG findings and report on the security briefing.\nSupport POA&M analysis and coordination efforts, as required, including eMASS updates.\nPerform cybersecurity lab testing/hardening activities supporting deployment of/updates to computer systems and applications. \nReview data from ACAS/ESS scans and set tickets to add new equipment into scans as necessary.\nMaintain SOP’s for testing and reporting activities. \nSupport functional testing as necessary for new technology. \nSupport testing events and preparation for testing events.\nPerform vulnerability/risk analyses of computer systems and applications during all phases of the system development life cycle.\nSupport Authorizing Official (AO) actions by ensuring all testing related security testing artifacts are presented in accordance with RMF as defined in NIST 800-37 revision 2 and related agency specific RMF requirements.\nHave experience performing various types of vulnerability and assessment scans with multiple tools.\nBASIC QUALIFICATIONS:\nBachelor’s degree and 8+ years of experience; additional years of directly applicable experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.\nPrior relevant experience working with STIG Compliance, SCAP tools, vulnerability assessments and reporting.\nHave experience performing various types of vulnerability and assessment scans with multiple tools.\nHave experience using eMASS and/or Xacta.\nSolid understanding of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC).\nUnderstanding of hardware and software engineering best practices.\nDemonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.\nMust meet eligibility requirements for work assignment on specified contract.\nApplicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements.\nCurrent DoD 8570 IAT II Certification is required. (Sec+.)\nPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:\nAbility to identify needed changes to processes and activities and help to implement continuous improvement solutions.\nACAS training completed.\nAbility to work successfully as part of a virtual team.\nIf you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.\nOriginal Posting:\nSeptember 10, 2026For U.S. Positions: While 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.\nPay Range:\nPay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. 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