Government IT & Cybersecurity Services
Scarlett Group has partnered with federal, state, and local government agencies for over 19 years, delivering secure, compliant, and resilient IT and cybersecurity solutions without disrupting critical operations.
Government IT Leaders Face Pressure from Every Direction
If you lead IT or cybersecurity for a government organization, your responsibilities go far beyond uptime. You are accountable to leadership, auditors, and the public all at once.
The challenges you face:
- Sophisticated cyberattacks from criminal groups and nation-states
- Legacy systems that must stay operational
- Strict regulatory and compliance obligations (NIST, CIS, CJIS, and more)
- Budget limitations and complex procurement requirements
- Insufficient internal IT and Cybersecurity staffing and specialized expertise
The stakes are real: Without the right partner, agencies risk service disruptions, data breaches, compliance failures, and loss of public trust.
A Trusted Partner. Built for Government.
Government IT leaders need more than a vendor — they need a guide. Someone who understands public-sector accountability, speaks the language of compliance, and helps translate complex cyber risk into clear executive decisions.
That's exactly what Scarlett Group delivers.
As a GSA-contracted, SBA-certified Small Disadvantaged Business with nearly two decades of public-sector experience, we serve as an extension of your IT leadership —providing specialized expertise, framework-driven security, and honest communication at every level.
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GSA Quick Facts:
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GSA Labor Categories
| Labor Category | SIN | Description |
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| Project Manager | 54151S | The IT Project Manager is responsible for the management of IT projects: translates SOWs into project phases & tasks, budgets hours, ensures others execute project tasks within budget and on time; troubleshoots any arising issues; coordinates meetings between clients, technicians and / or vendors; reports project progress and potential problems to management. |
| IT Consultant | 54151S | Recommends actions and provides roadmaps to assist with IT decisions. Provides clients with on-demand communication and advice for strategic IT planning. Engaged alongside client resources or as a standalone asset. Consolidates IT strategy and provides planning for future projects. Specific duties vary by engagement. |
| Lead IT Consultant | 54151S | Acts as a substitute or augmentation to current IT leadership. Provides extensive strategic leadership and advises client leadership. Engaged alongside client resources or as an integrated and independent member of current client staff. Duties vary by engagement but encompass a much larger scope than "IT Consultant". |
| Network Engineer | 54151S | Performs proactive network tasks. Deploys solutions into environments that are used by clients and internal technicians. Maintains toolset and patches systems. Monitors network health and remediates networking issues. |
| Lead Network Engineer | 54151S | Performs advanced networking tasks and develops networking solutions for clients. Responsible for evaluating networks and determining health. Deploys and configures monitoring solutions. Works with clients to determine desired state and architect solutions. |
| NOC Technician 2 | 54151S | Perform similar functions as NOC Technician 1 but with emphasis on internal experience and external education. Acts as the primary escalation point for NOC technician 1 and provides advanced issue resolution for more complex issues. |
| NOC Technician 3 | 54151S | NOC Technician 3 is an independent role focused on architectural changes and severe network issue remediation. These technicians receive escalations from NOC Technicians 2 that require extensive experience and specialization to remediate. |
| Business Analyst | 54151S | Responsible for providing business process evaluation and updates for clients. Analyzes current practices and recommends options based on client parameters, Subject Matter Expert on systems and processes, policies. Consolidates IT and personnel resources in order to streamline inefficiencies and improve productivity. |
| Auditor | 54151S | Auditors utilize a preset evaluation format to conduct objective assessments of client systems. The assessment is then used to provide recommendations. Auditors are experienced in managing the evaluation process and generating the executive report based on the current format. Executes Comprehensive IT Assessments, Cybersecurity Assessments, and Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Assessments. |
| Lead Auditor | 54151S | Performs all duties of "Auditor" with the addition of being responsible for creating assessment criteria and providing advanced assessment recommendations. Creates custom assessments based on client requests. |
| Cloud Consultant | 518210C | Cloud technology expert who assists clients with all aspects of cloud strategy. Capable of assisting with migration, upgrades, planning, and strategy for clients with on-premise, hybrid, or cloud systems. Recommend and implement SaaS, PaaS, or IaaS solutions as needed. Work with internal and external staff to manage projects associated with cloud strategy. Continual evaluation of cloud technologies and solutions. |
| Cloud Engineer | 518210C | Engineer with advanced experience in cloud technologies. Performs complex cloud strategy tasks including deploying cloud servers, configuring hybrid environments, domain migrations, and more. Assists with advanced cloud architectural design and issue remediation. Develops documentation, user manuals for cloud architecture. |
| Cloud Technician | 518210C | Technician with experience in cloud technologies. Focused on cloud implementation, migration, and maintenance. Assists clients with tasks associated with cloud implementation and migration projects. Experience with common SaaS technologies for user technical support. Direct contact point for user cloud issue remediation and training. |
| Incident Responder | 54151HACS | Cybersecurity expert trained in Incident Response techniques. Executes pre-defined incident response plan. Perform the five steps of Incident Response: Scope, Contain, Eradicate, Recover, and Post-Incident. Works with clients to determine root cause of incidents and prevent future threats. Utilizes advanced security tools and techniques to prevent future incidents. |
| Security Analyst | 54151HACS | Responds to security threats and alerts by analyzing details and triaging events. Setup new alerting solutions and policies. Determine and escalate high-level threats. Remediate security issues and assist in Incident Response investigations when needed. |
| Security Engineer | 54151HACS | Primary escalation point for security analyst. Implements solutions offered by consultants and clients. Thorough cybersecurity experience allow for more in-depth solution utilization and issue remediation. Configures advanced security features within existing toolsets. |
| Vulnerability Tester | 54151HACS | Works with clients to scope potential security vulnerabilities utilizing technical evaluation techniques and scans. Provides execute summaries and reports based on findings. Can be engaged for a wide scope of tasks ranging from individual application testing to network-wide vulnerability evaluations. |
| NOC Technician 1 | ANCILLARY | NOC Technicians function as first responders to network and user issues and perform direct customer support. Responsible for triaging network events and escalating events that exceed complexity requirements or event severity. |
A Clear Plan to Strengthen Your Security Posture
We remove uncertainty and build long-term resilience through a proven, repeatable process:
- Assess — Evaluate your environment, risks, and compliance gaps
- Stabilize — Secure critical systems and establish continuous monitoring
- Protect — Implement layered, framework-aligned cybersecurity defenses
- Respond — Act decisively during incidents and threats
- Strengthen — Continuously improve resilience and leadership reporting
Government IT & Cybersecurity Services
Our services are designed for the compliance, accountability, and security demands of the public sector.
Co-Managed IT
Whether you need to extend your existing IT team or fully outsource, we design a solution around your agency's needs, infrastructure, and regulatory requirements.
- Co-Managed IT — We work alongside your IT staff to fill gaps and strengthen capability
- Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) — Managed, rapid network recovery from catastrophic events
- Hardware monitoring with proactive notifications
- TAA-compliant hardware refresh and procurement
Unified CIS Controls v8.1 + NIST CSF 2.0 Assessment
Strengthen your agency's cyber resilience with one integrated assessment that maps to both frameworks simultaneously.
- Dual-framework alignment to CIS Critical Controls v8.1 and NIST CSF 2.0
- Maturity tier benchmarking against recognized standards
- Unified, threat-informed remediation roadmap
- Streamlined compliance and audit readiness documentation
- Executive-ready reporting your leadership can present with confidence
Managed Cybersecurity
A fully managed security practice dedicated to protecting government environments around the clock.
- Scarlett Managed Security — implementation tailored to your agency's needs
- SIEM/SOC — 24/7/365 centralized logging, alerting, and network visibility
- Managed Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) — advanced threat protection with rollback and forensic capability
- Managed AV/Anti-Malware — centrally managed endpoint defense
- Managed Patching — timely device updates across your environment
- Security Awareness Training — simulated phishing and actionable user reporting
- Vulnerability Testing — network scans with annotated security gap reports
Network Security & Access Control
Protect your network perimeter and control who accesses what across every system, user, and device.
- Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) — Microsoft 365, cloud, VPN, and application support with change management
- Single Sign-On (SSO) — unified credentials across most agency services
- Data Loss Prevention (DLP) — classify and protect sensitive and regulated data
- OpenDNS — DNS-layer security blocking malicious and undesired traffic
- Application Whitelisting — control what runs and what users can install
IT Audits & Compliance Assessments
Founded and led by ISACA-certified IT auditors, our assessments provide objective, defensible insight into your agency's security and operational posture.
- Comprehensive IT Assessment — full infrastructure and security review
- Cybersecurity Assessment — in-depth analysis with prioritized recommendations
- Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity Assessment — readiness analysis with actionable reporting
- CJIS Compliance Support — gap assessments, policy alignment, and audit readiness for criminal justice data
- Compliance Consulting — HIPAA, NIST, PCI DSS, CJIS, CIS, and GDPR
Penetration Testing
Identify real-world vulnerabilities before threat actors do.
- External and internal penetration testing
- Validation of existing security controls
- Prioritized findings based on impact and likelihood
- Practical remediation guidance focused on risk reduction
Cloud, Infrastructure & IT Solutions
Modernize your agency's infrastructure with secure, scalable solutions designed for government environments.
- Cloud migration strategy, hosting, and brokered services
- Microsoft 365 implementation, migration, and management
- File Sync & Share — secure document collaboration across devices and teams
- Hybrid cloud solutions tailored to compliance requirements
- Workflow consulting — business process mapping and procedural improvement
Virtual CIO, CISO, and IT Governance Consulting
Strategic IT leadership and governance for agencies that need executive-level guidance without the full-time overhead.
- Virtual CIO — outsourced IT strategy partner that augments or advises existing leadership
- Virtual CISO — executive-level cybersecurity leadership focused on risk management, security strategy, compliance alignment, and incident readiness
- IT Governance Consulting — frameworks that align IT investments to agency mission and objectives
- Cloud Strategy Consulting — roadmap development for cloud adoption and hybrid solutions
- DRBC Consulting — disaster readiness planning across infrastructure, applications, staff, and data
- RFP Services — vendor evaluation, solution selection, and procurement guidance
Why Government Leaders Choose the Unified Assessment
Two frameworks. One engagement. Zero redundancy.
Government IT leaders are accountable for more than system uptime — they are responsible for public trust and mission continuity. Our integrated CIS Controls v8.1 + NISTCSF 2.0 Assessment is built around that reality.
Public Trust & Mission Continuity
Security gaps don't just affect systems — they affect communities. This assessment ensures your posture reflects the accountability your role demands.
Unified, Threat-Informed Roadmap
One integrated engagement. One prioritized plan. Grounded in real-world threat intelligence, not theoretical checklists.
Streamlined Compliance & Audit Readiness
CIS and NIST alignment documented together, reducing the time and burden of preparing for audits and oversight reviews.
Prioritized, Risk-Based Actions
Recommendations ranked by impact and likelihood —so your team focuses limited resources where they matter most.
Who We Serve
Our primary focus is government IT and public-sector organizations with complex compliance, accountability, and security requirements:
- Federal, State, and Local Government Agencies
- Higher Education Institutions
- Faith-Based and Religious Organizations
- Government-Affiliated and Public-Service Entities
Why Government IT Leaders Choose Scarlett Group
Built for Regulated Environments
We understand public accountability, compliance mandates, and audit realities — not just general IT.
Framework-Driven Approach
Every engagement is grounded in CIS Controls, NIST CSF 2.0, CJIS, and proven security standards.
Partner
We strengthen your internal team and elevate your position as a leader — without taking authority away.
Clear Executive Communication
We translate cyber risk into language that leadership understands and can act on.
Ready to Lead Your Agency's Security with Confidence?
You lead the mission. We help you navigate the risk.
Scarlett Group serves as your trusted cybersecurity guide, delivering assessments, security improvements, and compliance support with clarity and partnership.