IT Security Specialist III

GAMA-1 Technologies; United States; Remote; USD 126,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a remote IT Security Specialist to enhance their cybersecurity posture. The role involves guiding system owners on risk management, implementing security controls, and ensuring compliance with federal standards. You will oversee vulnerability assessments, manage key security documentation, and facilitate communication between clients and assessment teams. This opportunity offers a chance to contribute to a growing technology business dedicated to employee development and career advancement. If you are passionate about IT security and looking for a role that makes a difference, this position is for you.

Benefits

Health insurance coverage

Life and disability insurance

401(k) savings plan

Training and career development opportunities

Paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience in IT security and NIST compliance.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently or in teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on managing information security risks.
• Oversee vulnerability assessments and ensure compliance with policies.

Skills

IT security policies

NIST guidance

IT security concepts

communication skills

analytical skills

penetration testing

contingency planning

customer service orientation

adaptability

teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

industry-standard IT security tools

scanning and monitoring tools

Job description

Summary
The remote IT Security Specialist provides expert guidance to the System Owner (SO) on managing system-specific information security risks and ensures the implementation of security controls to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of system data. The role includes performing ISSO duties, supporting Assessment and Authorization (A&A) processes, maintaining Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), and ensuring continuous monitoring of system security. The specialist manages key security documentation, oversees vulnerability assessments, ensures compliance with agency policies, and maintains the system’s Authorization to Operate (ATO). This position requires effective coordination of security requirements, incident response, and adherence to federal cybersecurity standards.

Supervisory responsibilities

• Oversee on-site assessments and those participating in the assessments

Essential functions/responsibilities
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Knowledge of IT security policies and implementation standards, and comprehensive understanding of NIST guidance to include, but not limited to, NIST Special Publications and Federal Information Processing Standards
• Proficiency in applying IT security concepts, methodologies, principles, procedures, and using industry-standard IT security tools
• Proficiency with enterprise architecture methodologies, concepts, procedures, principles, and tools
• Ability to facilitate effective communications between federal clients, system personnel, and the assessment team
• Proficiency in contingency planning and backup and recovery best practices and application of NIST guidance in this area
• Knowledgeable in penetration testing
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must be organized, timely, and customer service oriented
• Ability to work well independently and in a team setting
• Adaptability, flexibility, and ability to deal with ambiguity and change
• Excellent attention to detail and good analytical skills

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field (i.e., EE, CPE, MIS, IT) or equivalent relevant work experience
• Eight (8) years of relevant experience
• Knowledge of IT security policies and implementation standards, and comprehensive understanding of NIST guidance to include, but not limited to, NIST Special Publications and Federal Information Processing Standards
• Proficiency in applying IT security concepts, methodologies, principles, procedures and using industry-standard IT security tools
• Proficiency with enterprise architecture methodologies, concepts, procedures, principles, and tools
• Ability to facilitate effective communications between federal clients, system personnel, and the assessment team
• Familiarity with various scanning and monitoring tools
• Familiarity with security assessments in a cloud environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio and Project)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must be organized, timely, and customer service oriented
• Ability to work well independently and in a team setting
• Adaptability, flexibility, and ability to deal with ambiguity and change

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant professional certifications:
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
• Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
• CompTIA Security+

Security Clearance Requirements

• Ability to obtain a government security clearance

Physical demands

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Proficiency Requirement:
The candidate 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.

The base salary range for this position is $126,579 - $178,431.

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).

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.