Security Engineer II - GAMA-1 Technologies

Summary
GAMA-1 is seeking an experienced Security Engineer II to join our team of cybersecurity professionals!  In this role, the successful candidate will beresponsible for overseeing and implementing the organization's information security program working on-site daily at the customer facility. This role involves ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information systems, protecting sensitive data from unauthorized access and cyber threats, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards.

About the Role
In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) compliance which includes but is not limited to related tasks: continuous monitoring, development of Authorization and Accreditation (A&A) artifacts, FIPS 199 security categorization, FIPS 200 minimum security controls, FISMA self-assessment, System Security Plans (SSP) development, contingency planning, Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M), and Risk Assessment Reports (RAR). This position has significant responsibility for the quality of all deliverables: prepares and performs final reviews on selected, critical written communications documents, and regularly makes presentations on program progress.

We are looking for someone who possesses a combination of technical skills, analytical abilities, and soft skills.  This person is extremely detailed oriented, highly organized and can articulate complex information technology ideas and issues clearly.You work well in a fast-paced and demanding environment. Someone who is easily adaptable and proactive will fit in well with this environment.  Typically, our Security Engineers are continuous learners and take advantage of our continuing education benefits!

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

• This position will be responsible for the development, implementation, and maintenance of the Federal client’s information security policies, standards, and procedures as they pertain to the Federal Information System Modernization Act, NIST standards and Agency policies and guidelines.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and identify vulnerabilities, recommend mitigations and communicate and track to resolution.
• Oversee the security architecture of systems and networks to ensure robust protection against threats.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and standards (e.g., NIST, FISMA).
• Develop and implement incident response plans, ensuring timely reporting and response to security incidents.
• Lead post-incident investigations, analyzing root causes and recommending improvements to prevent recurrence.
• Maintain a detailed incident log and prepare reports for senior management.
• Stay updated on current security trends, threats, and best practices to continuously improve the organization’s security posture.
• Work with information system owners, system administrators, cybersecurity risk managers, and authorizing officials to discover and mitigate their risks

Requirements

•   DoD 8570 compliant Information Assurance Management Level I or higher Certification

Supervisory responsibilities
None

Work environment
This is an on-site position located in Fairmont, WV.

Physical demands

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Frequent use of a keyboard, laptop and mouse
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for working with customers, collaborating with team members

Required education and experience

• 5 years of experience working with information technology (IT) or within the cybersecurity field
• Experience implementing or assessing security controls within an information system
• Knowledge of the risk management framework and NIST 800-53
• Ability to effectively monitor progress of remediation
• Ability to work with information systems owners, risk managers, and security professionals to ensure the implementation, identification, and tracking of security control implementation within an information system
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• TS/SCI clearance

Preferred education and experience

• Advanced degrees and certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CISA) are highly desirable.

Work authorization/security clearance requirements
Ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance is required.

Other duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The base salary range for this position is:$120,852.43 - $170,358.24

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). For more 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 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.

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