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A Typical shift for the airport work is 20:00 to 04:00

Senior Security Control Assessor

**Job Description** : Leidos has a critical need for a Cyber Security Assessor to support the Chicago Airport Cyber Security Assessment. This role will execute security control assessments (SCAs) and provide risk analysis across highly sensitive Chicago airport environments, ensuring compliance with CNSS, NIST, FISMA, and TSA standards. The Cyber Security Assessor will deliver expert guidance to government stakeholders and contribute to the continuous improvement of cybersecurity posture for mission-critical systems.

**Primary Responsibilities** :

+ Conduct security control assessments (SCAs) in accordance with the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS) policies, standards, and guidelines.

+ Provide validation, analysis, and documentation of assessments for Chicago Airport systems, applications, and appliances.

+ Develop, maintain, and improve formal NSS assessment and compliance CONOPS and SOPs.

+ Evaluate and update cybersecurity risk indicators, including risks from emerging threats and vulnerabilities.

+ Deliver risk recommendations and track remediation through POA&Ms and continuous monitoring processes.

+ Author white papers and reports to identify trends, adversary activity, and systemic risks impacting Chicago Airport.

+ Support NSCD compliance engagements, engineering review boards, configuration control boards, and C-SCRM efforts.

+ Document lessons learned and provide training and guidance to Chicago Airport stakeholders.

**Required Qualifications** :

+ Bachelor’s degree and at least 8 years of related experience or Master’s degree with at least 6 years of related experience.

+ Strong knowledge of IA policies, CNSS guidance, NIST RMF, FISMA, and related standards.

+ Demonstrated experience with audits, compliance, and IT security review processes.

+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills with proven ability to brief senior leadership.

+ U.S. citizenship required.

**Preferred Qualifications** :

+ Prior IT security or audit experience.

+ Experience supporting high-security national mission environments.

+ Familiarity with FIPS-140-2, and other federal compliance frameworks.

**Funding Status** : Unfunded/Contingent

**Potential for Telework** : No

**Clearance Level Required** : None

**Travel** : Yes

**Scheduled Weekly Hours** : 40

Pay:

+ Pay Rate / Range: $40 - $50

_The above salary range represents the range expected for the position; however, final salary offers are based on a number of factors such as the position’s responsibilities; the candidate’s experience, education, and skills; location; travel required; and current market conditions._

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This program requires US Citizenship

+ Benefits (Regular, Full Time Employees):

+ Medical, Dental, and Vision offerings

+ Weekly Direct Deposit

+ Paid Holidays and Personal Time Off

+ 401(k) with match

+ Voluntary Life and AD&D, Short / Long Term Disability, plus other voluntary coverages

+ Pre-Paid Legal and Employee Assistance Programs

+ Northwest Federal Credit Union Membership

+ BB&T @ Work Program

_ABBTECH is an EOE/Minorities/Women/Disabled Individuals/Veterans_

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