IT Security Specialist III - Cybersecurity Lead

About the Opportunity The IT Security Specialist III - Cybersecurity Lead serves as the authority responsible for ensuring that all flood forecasting capabilities are developed, deployed, and maintained in accordance with cybersecurity requirements and Risk Management Framework (RMF) standards in a remote work environment. This role protects the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of mission-critical hydrological forecasting systems while enabling the program to achieve and sustain operational accreditation. Success is measured by achieving secure deployments, maintaining continuous compliance, eliminating critical vulnerabilities, and enabling uninterrupted mission operations. What You Will Do in This Role

• Lead cybersecurity engineering, Assessment and Authorization (A&A), and Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities for flood forecasting systems supporting federal missions.
• Develop, maintain, and manage RMF documentation and cybersecurity artifacts required to achieve and sustain system accreditation.
• Oversee security reviews and coordinate with Government cybersecurity personnel to ensure compliance with cybersecurity requirements.
• Manage vulnerability assessments, security findings, and Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) to support continuous compliance.
• Validate secure software releases and ensure cybersecurity requirements are integrated throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Support Authority to Operate (ATO) activities and ensure all required cybersecurity deliverables are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Implement and enforce Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and applicable cybersecurity controls.
• Conduct security risk assessments and recommend mitigation strategies to address identified vulnerabilities.
• Produce required cybersecurity deliverables, including Software Attack Surface Analysis Reports (SASARs) and Software Bills of Materials (SBOMs).
• Collaborate with developers, engineers, and program leadership to integrate security into system development, deployment, and maintenance activities.
• Support continuous monitoring efforts to maintain system security, compliance, and operational accreditation.
• Ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of mission-critical hydrological forecasting systems.

What You Will Bring

• Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, or a related field.
• Active CISSP certification meeting DoD 8140.01 and AFMAN 17-1303 IAM Level III requirements.
• Demonstrated experience leading Risk Management Framework (RMF) Assessment and Authorization (A&A) activities for complex Federal, or similarly regulated environments.
• Proven experience supporting and obtaining Authority to Operate (ATO) accreditations for mission-critical systems.
• Expertise implementing and maintaining Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and Security Requirements Guides (SRGs).
• Experience managing vulnerability remediation efforts, Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), and continuous monitoring programs.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity automation, security compliance validation, and secure software development practices.
• Experience integrating automated security testing, vulnerability scanning, and compliance checks into development and deployment processes.
• Demonstrated ability to identify, assess, and mitigate cybersecurity risks in complex operational environments.
• Experience developing cybersecurity deliverables, including Software Attack Surface Analysis Reports (SASARs) and Software Bills of Materials (SBOMs).

Knowledge of machine-readable SBOM standards, including SPDX and CycloneDX formats.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with Government stakeholders, engineers, developers, and program leadership to achieve cybersecurity and compliance objectives.
• Track record of successfully supporting security assessments, audits, and accreditation activities in highly regulated environments.

Important Note This position is contingent upon contract award and funding. No employment relationship exists unless and until a formal written offer of employment is extended following contract award. Work authorization/security clearance requirements

• Ability to obtain a security clearance.

Why GAMA-1 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 GAMA-1 Corporate benefits 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 using industry and agency standards, establishing and performing with 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.