Cybersecurity Engineer – Sr; PPSM

Cybersecurity Engineer – Sr (PPSM Support)

Ft. Meade, MD

AGE Solutions is a premier technology and professional services company, providing in-depth consulting, advanced technology solutions, and essential services throughout the U.S. government, defense, and intelligence sectors. Prioritizing innovation and client-focused solutions, we assist major agencies in addressing intricate issues and ensuring a more secure future.

AGE Solutions is looking for a DoD Ports, Protocols, and Services Management Support Engineer to join our team in support of a cybersecurity risk management and assessment program with our DoD customer.

Individuals in this role must be available to work on-site de, MD at least 2 days/week.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintains high visibility with Branch and Division Chiefs
  • Can interact at a high level with senior personnel and stakeholders
  • Exchange ideas and plans with government leadership
  • Good technical writing background
  • Organization skills
  • Analysis and reviews
  • Able to brief senior leadership
  • CONOPs technical papers, guides, SOPs, flowcharts, templates
• Ensure compliance with DoD-approved standards, architectures, and guidelines (e.g., DISN)
• Support execution of PPSM strategic, operational, and organizational objectives
• Respond to inquiries and registration requests for ports, protocols, and services
• Provide monthly performance metrics to the Government
• Develop technical papers on PPSM and cybersecurity-related topics
• Support communication of deliverables with PPSM leadership and stakeholders (e.g., RE41)
• Identify and implement automation opportunities across PPSM processes Ensure compliance with DoD-approved standards, architectures, and guidelines (e.g., DISN)
• Support execution of PPSM strategic, operational, and organizational objectives
• Offer subject matter expertise at meetings and conferences; document insights via AAR or MFR
• Design and implement PPSM system security measures and metrics
• Monitor and manage communications and suspense task tracking
• Conduct quality assurance reviews of reports, including DSAWG slides, TAG/CCB minutes, and FA reports
• Manage PPSM phone and email systems (SIPRNet/NIPRNet) in accordance with SOPs.
• Prepare and support monthly PPSM CCB/TAG meetings, including logistics, materials, and documentation
• Maintain and update PPSM websites and publish official documents and reports
• Support the VA Database (VAD) and VA processes
• Create and maintain briefings, white papers, COOP plans, and other internal/external documentation
• Update policies, SOPs, guides, and templates to ensure compliance with Federal and DoD requirements
• Distribute TRPs, TAG comments, CCB vote results, and other documents as directed
• Create graphics for PPSM meetings and presentations
• Manage PPSM Registry user accounts, database entries, and external data exports
• Process non-DoD PPSM registrations via Federal DMZ and NIPRNet Gateways
• Identify and implement automation opportunities across PPSM processes.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree (IT-related field preferred)
• Eight (8) years of overall experience in cybersecurity or network security position
• Have an active DoD Secret clearance
• DoD 8570 IA Technical (IAT) Level II certification
• Demonstrable experience with network security, ports/protocols, firewalls, and boundary protection
• Understanding of network architectures, LAN/WAN, TCP/IP, routing, and switching
• Strong understanding of 8551.01, DISA security policies, and compliance monitoring
• Strong understanding of Windows, Linux, and Unix environments
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls, NAT, VPNs, and routing protocols.
• Demonstrable hands‑on experience with vulnerability scanning tools (e.g., Nessus, Qualys, Rapid7, etc.) and experience configuring them for optimal performance
• Advanced understanding of CVEs, CVSS scoring, and how to use resources like NVD or Exploit DB
• Excellent written and verbal communication for technical documentation and stakeholder engagement

Preferred:

• Advanced proficiency in PPSM Registry management, eMASS, and DISA DMZ Whitelist processes

Compensation: $120,000+

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