Highlights
The IT Security Specialist III will lead and conduct in-depth assessments of security control effectiveness across classified and unclassified information systems, ensuring compliance with NIST SP 800-53A and applicable federal cybersecurity requirements in a remote and on-site work environment. In this role, you will support Authorization to Operate (ATO) and risk management decisions by providing objective, evidence-based assessments that directly inform system risk posture.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Washington, DC |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Internet Services |
| Company Size | 100 to 499 employees |
| Year Founded | 2008 |
Description
Description
About the Opportunity
The IT Security Specialist III will lead and conduct in-depth assessments of security control effectiveness across classified and unclassified information systems, ensuring compliance with NIST SP 800-53A and applicable federal cybersecurity requirements in a remote and on-site work environment. You will evaluate technical and administrative controls, document assessment results, and clearly communicate risk findings and recommendations to technical teams, system owners, and senior leadership.
In this role, you will support Authorization to Operate (ATO) and risk management decisions by providing objective, evidence-based assessments that directly inform system risk posture. You will also contribute to the refinement and standardization of assessment methodologies, helping improve consistency, efficiency, and rigor across the cybersecurity assessment lifecycle. Your work ensures systems remain compliant, resilient, and aligned with evolving regulatory and organizational requirements.
About Company
GAMA-1 is a highly-technical 8(a) Certified Small Disadvantaged Business with a proven delivery model developed with our Federal customer’s mission in mind. Our success is built on combining industry and agency standards with established GAMA-1 methodologies, IT services, development, and infrastructure expertise. GAMA-1 has refined these methods through our continual improvement process, resulting in us achieving ISO 9001:2008, ISO 20000, and ISO 27001 certifications. Additionally, our entire delivery team has ITIL v3 training and we practice CMMI Level 2 process improvement methodologies across our organization, and should receive our certification by July of 2016. GAMA-1's mission is to be a trusted partner of the Federal Government delivering quality IT & Professional services through results-driven staff and focus on our customer's vision and mission.
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