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Cyber Security STIG Tester

Leidos


Job Location:

Odenton, MD - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 107900 - 195050
Posted: 29 September 2026 (3 days ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary


Are you ready to make an impact and join a creative forward-thinking team

Leidos is seeking qualified Cyber Security STIG Tester to join our GSMO-II team at Ft. Meade MD.

POSITION SUMMARY:
The 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 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.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT:
Must hold an active Secret security clearance. (US Citizenship required)

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Ensure STIG Checklists are up to date and settings are enforced with minimal operational impact for all systems (workstations servers network) within the environment.
Support systems within GMS to have an up to date and complete STIG Checklist; educate systems/network administrators regarding completion/edits as required.
Examine results of STIG testing and pass results to system owners and system administrators.
Track response times to STIG findings and report on the security briefing.
Support POA&M analysis and coordination efforts as required including eMASS updates.
Perform cybersecurity lab testing/hardening activities supporting deployment of/updates to computer systems and applications.
Review data from ACAS/ESS scans and set tickets to add new equipment into scans as necessary.
Maintain SOPs for testing and reporting activities.
Support functional testing as necessary for new technology.
Support testing events and preparation for testing events.
Perform vulnerability/risk analyses of computer systems and applications during all phases of the system development life cycle.
Support 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.
Have experience performing various types of vulnerability and assessment scans with multiple tools.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelors degree and 8 years of experience; additional years of directly applicable experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
Prior relevant experience working with STIG Compliance SCAP tools vulnerability assessments and reporting.
Have experience performing various types of vulnerability and assessment scans with multiple tools.
Have experience using eMASS and/or Xacta.
Solid understanding of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
Understanding of hardware and software engineering best practices.
Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
Must meet eligibility requirements for work assignment on specified contract.
Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements.
Current DoD 8570 IAT II Certification is required. (Sec.)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Ability to identify needed changes to processes and activities and help to implement continuous improvement solutions.
ACAS training completed.
Ability to work successfully as part of a virtual team.

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Original Posting:
September 10 2026

For 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.

Pay Range:
Pay Range $107900.00 - $195050.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.


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Leidos is an innovation company rapidly addressing the world's most vexing challenges in national security and health. Our 47,000 employees collaborate to create smarter technology solutions for customers in these critical markets.

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