IT Security Specialist II

GAMA-1 Technologies; Silver Spring (MD); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

GAMA-1 Technologies is seeking an IT Security Specialist II to perform timely security assessments for High and Moderate systems under RMF in a remote environment. You will evaluate vulnerabilities, implement and monitor security controls, and maintain security artifacts and CSAM records.

You will support POA&M remediation and evidence retesting while aligning with NIST, FISMA, STIG requirements and agency-specific directives, collaborating with federal stakeholders to deliver accurate work

Qualifications

• Experience applying RMF to federal systems.
• Familiarity with NIST, FISMA, STIG requirements.
• Ability to maintain security artifacts and CSAM records.

Responsibilities

• Conduct security assessments and evaluate security controls for RMF packages.
• Maintain and organize security artifacts, documentation, and CSAM records.
• Support POA&M remediation and evidence retesting to close findings.
• Operate and monitor security scanning and monitoring tools.

Skills

RMF

NIST standards

Vulnerability assessment

Security monitoring

CSAM records

POA&M remediation

Stakeholder collaboration

Documentation

Tools

Security scanning tools

Job 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.