GAMA-1 Technologies
IT Security Specialist V – Compliance and Governance
GAMA-1 Technologies, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
IT Security Specialist V – Compliance and Governance
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GAMA-1 Technologies
as an IT Security Specialist V (Compliance & Governance). The role serves as senior technical authority for information assurance, compliance, and control alignment under federal cybersecurity and audit frameworks in a telework environment.
Responsibilities
Provide direct supervision to a team of cybersecurity and compliance personnel.
Plan, assign, and review the work of subordinates to ensure compliance with applicable cybersecurity and audit standards.
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.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
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.
Information Security and Confidentiality Obligations
Ensure adherence to organizational information security policies and procedures; actively participate in mandatory security awareness training; 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. Failure to meet this requirement may result in additional training, reassessment, or other actions as deemed necessary by management.
Salary Base salary range: $136,618 - $164,600.
General Compensation Information 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 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.
EEO Statement GAMA-1 Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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GAMA-1 Technologies
as an IT Security Specialist V (Compliance & Governance). The role serves as senior technical authority for information assurance, compliance, and control alignment under federal cybersecurity and audit frameworks in a telework environment.
Responsibilities
Provide direct supervision to a team of cybersecurity and compliance personnel.
Plan, assign, and review the work of subordinates to ensure compliance with applicable cybersecurity and audit standards.
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.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
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.
Information Security and Confidentiality Obligations
Ensure adherence to organizational information security policies and procedures; actively participate in mandatory security awareness training; 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. Failure to meet this requirement may result in additional training, reassessment, or other actions as deemed necessary by management.
Salary Base salary range: $136,618 - $164,600.
General Compensation Information 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 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.
EEO Statement GAMA-1 Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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