Cybersecurity Engineer Sr (PPSM Support)

About Us

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 at Ft. Meade, 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 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+

At AGE Solutions, we reward performance, invest in growth, and share success. Our benefits support the whole person, professionally, financially, and personally.

• 26 Days Paid Leave: Includes vacation, sick, personal time, and holidays. You choose how to use it.


• Performance Bonuses: Performance bonuses are awarded based on individual contributions and company-wide results, aligning recognition with impact.


• 401(k) with Match: We match 3% of your contributions with immediate vesting.


• Financial Protection: Company-paid life insurance up to $300K and options for additional coverage for you and your dependents.


• Health Benefits: Multiple medical plans, dental, vision, FSA and HSA options to fit your needs.


• Parental Leave: 15 days of fully paid leave for new parents, because family matters.


• Military Differential Pay: We bridge the gap for employees on active duty, so they don’t take a financial hit while serving.


• Professional Growth: Paid training and certifications, tuition reimbursement, and the tools and tech to get the job done right.


• Shared Success: In the event of a company sale, our CEO has committed to returning 80% of net proceeds to employees. This ensures our team shares in the long term value they help create.

At AGE, you’ll do work that matters, supported by a company that delivers for its people.