Senior Security Control Assessor (SCA)

GAMA-1 Technologies is seeking a Senior Security Control Assessor to support cybersecurity assessments and compliance activities across federal systems and national security environments. In this role, you will evaluate security controls, conduct assessments aligned to NIST standards, and help ensure enterprise systems maintain strong security posture and regulatory compliance.

This position is ideal for cybersecurity professionals with deep assessment experience who enjoy working at the intersection of compliance, technical security, and risk management.

What You Will Do in This Role

• Conduct Security Control Assessments (SCAs) against NIST standards and federal security requirements
• Review and evaluate security controls for classified and unclassified systems
• Identify security gaps, risks, and vulnerabilities and document findings clearly
• Support ATO and continuous monitoring activities across enterprise systems
• Collaborate with system owners, ISSOs, engineers, and compliance stakeholders
• Prepare assessment reports and provide remediation recommendations
• Support audit readiness and federal compliance initiatives
• Participate in risk management and security authorization activities

What You Will Bring

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of cybersecurity experience
• Experience performing Security Control Assessments using NIST SP 800-53A
• Experience supporting classified or national security systems
• Strong understanding of federal cybersecurity compliance standards
• Excellent analytical, communication, and documentation skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Federal civilian or DoD experience
• Experience supporting enterprise security authorization efforts

Certifications

Must possess at least one of the following:

• CISSP
• CISA
• CRISC
• CGRC

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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