IT Security Specialist II

GAMA-1 Technologies; Greenbelt (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

GAMA-1 Technologies is seeking an IT Security Specialist II for a remote role focused on RMF-based assessments across US federal systems. You will conduct vulnerability assessments, evaluate security controls, operate security scanning and monitoring tools, and maintain CSAM records to support timely remediation and evidence retesting.

Success means a well-documented, compliant environment aligned with NIST, FISMA, STIG, and agency-specific requirements, with effective collaboration with system

Qualifications

• Assess vulnerabilities and support RMF tasks for high/moderate systems.
• Operate security scanning and monitoring tools to identify risks.
• Maintain security artifacts and CSAM records; assist POA&M remediation.

Skills

RMF implementation

Vulnerability assessment

Security controls

Security scanning tools

CSAM records management

POA&M remediation

Job description

Description

About the Opportunity

The IT Security Specialist II supports timely, high-quality security assessments for High and Moderate systems under the Risk Management Framework (RMF) in a remote environment. This role assesses vulnerabilities, evaluates security controls, operates security scanning and monitoring tools, maintains security artifacts and CSAM records, and supports POA&M remediation and evidence retesting.
Success in this role means maintaining a secure, compliant, and well-documented environment by applying NIST, FISMA, STIG, and agency-specific requirements, collaborating effectively with system teams and federal stakeholders, and consistently delivering accurate work within established timelines.