Senior Security Control Assessor (SCA)

GAMA-1 Technologies • Washington, DC

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About The Position

GAMA-1 Technologies is seeking a Senior Security Control Assessor (SCA) 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.

Requirements

• 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
• Must possess at least one of the following: CISSP, CISA, CRISC, CGRC

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• health insurance coverage
• life and disability insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• training and career development opportunities
• paid holidays
• paid time off (PTO - to cover vacation, illness or disability, appointments, emergencies or other situations that require time off from work)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed