Junior Network Engineer – PPSM / Boundary Protection

AGE Solutions is looking for a Junior Network Engineer – PPSM / Boundary Protection to join our team in support of a cybersecurity risk management and assessment program with our DoD customer. In this role, you will support the PPSM Program through the assurance that all Enterprise IS Ports, Protocols, and Services (PPS) are registered in the PPSM central registry (PPSM-Unclassified (PPSM-U) and PPSM-Classified (PPSM-C)); are categorized and updated on the PPSM Category Assurance List; non-standard requests are not deployed prior to approval from the Authorizing Official (AO); and assist the Government to develop, revise, implement, and enforce PPSM policies. PPSM support includes all DISA owned and supported ISs and DISA authorized Cloud Service Offerings.

Individuals in this role must be available to work on-site at Ft. Meade, MD full time.

Responsibilities Include:

• Ensure all systems are registered in PPSM and eMASS, processing DD2875 requests within four days and auditing access annually.
• Develop and update the DISA PPS Registry SOP/Guide semi-annually.
• Process and track PPSM change, exception, and modification requests, ensuring compliance.
• Provide PPPS and DMZ Whitelist Status Reports for system authorization efforts.
• Generate weekly data reports from DISA DMZ Whitelist and PPS Registries (NIPR & SIPR), coordinating corrections.
• Support DoD PPSM CCB/TAG meetings, providing feedback and voting recommendations within three days.
• Maintain PPSM Registries, ensuring alignment with eMASS and tracking compliance metrics.
• Review and resolve PPSM registration discrepancies per DoDI 8551.01, assisting stakeholders.
• Monitor and support DISA PPSM TAG Representatives with CLSA, exception requests, and emergency changes.
• Submit NSU packages for inclusion in the Category Assurance List (CAL).
• Validate DISA ISs in the PPSM Registry, ensuring updates in PPSM-U and PPSM-C for environmental changes.
• Verify PPSM Registry and eMASS IDs for accuracy.
• Provide PPSM compliance metrics, including registrations and discrepancies.
• Establish PPSM training on DMZ Whitelist and PPSM request processes.
• Conduct customer meetings and support DISA initiatives to ensure security compliance.
• Maintain PPSM registrations for new CSOs, updating as needed.
• Manage DISA DMZ Whitelist Registries, ensuring accurate eMASS correlation.
• Validate DISA DoD DMZ Whitelist submissions within two business days, ensuring compliance.
• Process emergency DMZ Whitelist requests within two hours with leadership approval.
• Review DISA ISs in the DMZ Whitelist Registry, updating for decommissions/modifications.
• Provide DMZ Whitelist metrics on entries, types, and system associations.
• Conduct annual DMZ Whitelist reviews, ensuring accuracy and reporting concerns.

Requirements:

• Education:
  • Bachelor's degree (IT-related field preferred)
• Experience:
  • Three (3) years of overall experience in a network engineering position
• Clearance:
  • Have an active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
• Certifications:
  • DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification
• Skills and Knowledge:
  • Understanding of the PPSM Registry management, eMASS, and DISA DMZ Whitelist processes
  • Understanding of 8551.01, DISA security policies, and compliance monitoring
  • Proficiency with network architectures, LAN/WAN, TCP/IP, routing, and switching
  • Proficiency with network security, ports/protocols, firewalls, and boundary protection
  • Understanding of 8551.01, DISA security policies, and compliance monitoring
  • Strong written and verbal communication for technical documentation and stakeholder engagement
• Location:
  • This role is fully onsite in Ft. Meade, MD.

Compensation: $65,000+