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IT Security Specialist IV - Authority to Operate (ATO)

GAMA-1 Technologies
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 5/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/21/2026
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About the Opportunity

In this role, you will serve as a trusted cybersecurity leader responsible for protecting mission-critical systems and enabling operational success through secure, compliant, and resilient environments in a remote and on-site work environment. Your work directly supports the customer's mission by ensuring systems achieve and sustain a successful Authority to Operate (ATO), reducing organizational risk while maintaining alignment with evolving federal cybersecurity requirements.

As an IT Security Specialist IV - Authority to Operate (ATO), you will help shape the program's security strategy, advising stakeholders across technical and leadership teams on compliance, risk posture, and security best practices. Your ability to balance mission needs with regulatory requirements will help ensure systems remain secure, audit-ready, and operationally effective in a dynamic federal environment.

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