IT Security Specialist V – Compliance and Governance

Washington, DC
Full Time
Manager/Supervisor
Summary  
GAMA-1 Technologies, LLC seeks an experienced IT Security Specialist V (Compliance & Governance) on upcoming work to serve as the senior technical authority for information assurance, compliance, and control alignment activities under federal cybersecurity and audit frameworks in a telework environment. This position oversees implementation and monitoring of NIST SP 800-53 controls, ensures adherence to A-123 and FISCAM requirements, and manages enterprise security governance through the Cyber Security Assessment and Management (CSAM) tool. The incumbent provides expert support to federal leadership and contract management teams to ensure continuous FISMA compliance, security posture improvement, and risk mitigation.

Supervisory Responsibilities
  • Provides direct supervision to a team of cybersecurity and compliance personnel, including analysts, specialists, and support staff.
  • Plans, assigns, and reviews the work of subordinates to ensure compliance with applicable cybersecurity and audit standards.
Essential functions/responsibilities
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
  • Lead A-123 and FISCAM control alignment across assigned systems and environments.
  • Oversee the operation, documentation, and assessment of NIST SP 800-53 controls, ensuring compliance with FISMA and agency security requirements.
  • Direct and manage CSAM governance, including system record maintenance, evidence uploads, and status tracking.
  • Coordinate audit support activities, ensuring timely responses and documentation for OIG, GAO, and internal control reviews.
  • Review, validate, and approve Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms); track remediation activities to closure.
  • Manage and monitor penetration testing coordination, reporting, and corrective actions.
  • Prepare and submit monthly compliance and risk posture reports to the COR and agency security leadership.
  • Develop, maintain, and archive transition and continuity artifacts to support contract handoffs and system transitions.
  • Provide expert guidance to technical and program teams on federal compliance frameworks and risk management practices.
  • Maintain awareness of emerging federal cybersecurity policies, NIST updates, and OMB directives relevant to compliance and audit readiness.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Information Security and Confidentiality Obligations
  • Ensure adherence to organizational information security policies and procedures; actively participate in mandatory security awareness training; and manage confidential and sensitive information in accordance with company protocols and data protection standards.
Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Business, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in federal cybersecurity compliance, information assurance, or governance, including at least 5 years in an Information Assurance (IA) management capacity.
  • Demonstrated experience supporting DOJ or cabinet-level FISMA programs, with hands-on exposure to SAP HANA financial control environments and proficiency in CSAM or equivalent federal compliance tools.
  • In-depth understanding of A-123, FISCAM, NIST SP 800-53, FISMA, and related security control frameworks.
  • Strong communication and documentation skills for interfacing with technical, audit, and executive stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Professional certifications as CISSP or CISM, CAP, CGEIT, or equivalent governance/risk certification, ITIL v4 Foundation.
  • Experience managing or supporting federal audits (OIG, GAO, or independent control assessments).
  • Familiarity with Risk Management Framework (RMF), FedRAMP, and OMB Circular A-130 requirements.
  • Experience implementing ITIL v4 processes within security or compliance environments.
Security Clearance & Eligibility
  • In accordance with facility Special Security Requirements and Department of Justice (DOJ) policy, candidates must have legally resided in the United States for three of the past five years, worked for the U.S. Government or military overseas, or been a dependent of a U.S. Government or military employee serving overseas. Non-U.S. citizens must be from an allied nation as defined by the Office of Personnel Management. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of Bureau of Prisons investigative procedures, which may include NCIC and fingerprint checks, law enforcement and employment history verification, federal application/resume review, release of information, urinalysis, and, if applicable, a National Agency Check. No work may commence until all required background investigations and clearances have been fully adjudicated.
Work environment
  • This work will be performed primarily in a telework environment, with on-site duties required one day per week.
Physical demands
  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organizations and client facilities.
Travel required Yes, travel to client site in Washington, DC.

Proficiency Requirement
  • The employee is expected to demonstrate proficiency in all essential job functions, tools, and processes related to this position within the first 90 days of employment. This includes acquiring a thorough understanding of job-specific responsibilities, systems, and workflows as outlined during onboarding and training. Failure to meet this requirement may result in additional training, reassessment, or other actions as deemed necessary by management.
Employment is contingent upon government approval and, if applicable, contract award.

The base salary range for this position is $136,618 - $164,600

This base salary range represents a general guideline.  An individual’s base salary within that range is determined based on a variety of factors, including (without limitation) the scope, complexities, and responsibilities of the position, the government contract to which the position is assigned, geographic location, market conditions, and the candidate’s relevant experience, education, and skills.

GAMA-1 also offers a variety of benefits, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k) savings plan, training and career development opportunities, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO - to cover vacation, illness or disability, appointments, emergencies or other situations that require time off from work). For more information click here.

ABOUT GAMA-1

GAMA-1 is a rapidly growing technology business that is based in Greenbelt, Maryland. GAMA-1 Technologies provides strategic information assurance, information security, and business enterprise and networking solutions to the Federal Government. Our success is based on the utilization of industry and agency standards, establishment of standardized processes, and IT Services expertise. At GAMA-1, we believe employees should grow, achieve, and develop just as the company grows, achieves, and develops. GAMA-1 is committed to providing our employees with opportunities for career advancement throughout their employment. For more information, visit www.gama1tech.com

GAMA-1 is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to: veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin or ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), domestic violence victims, political orientation, status as a smoker or tobacco user, hairstyle, use of a service animal, education status, familial status, HIV/AIDS status, height, weight, reproductive healthcare decisions or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.

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