Junior Connection Approval Specialist

About Us

AGE Solutions is looking for a Junior Connection Approval Specialist 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.

Responsibilities Include:

• Support Connection Approval branch leadership with communication, deliverables, and documentation, including briefings, white papers, SOPs, CONOPS, COOP Plans, and DISN CPG updates.


• Ensure compliance with DoD architectures, programs, and standards, developing and maintaining SOPs/TTPs, and distributing up to three memorandums annually.


• Attend up to 12 external events annually, including governance boards and working groups, providing meeting minutes and tracking action items.


• Maintain data integrity of CAO databases, managing organizational mailboxes, tracking MP metrics, and processing connection package correspondence using Government-approved systems.


• Develop and implement policies, plans, and SOPs for compliance with Federal, DoD, and DISA policies, including SIPRNet Access Migration (SAM), MPLS networks, RMF, and Cloud connection approvals.


• Provide cybersecurity policy recommendations supporting DISA’s strategic planning, governance, and change management.


• Conduct IA compliance analysis and assess the cybersecurity impact of DISN connections, reviewing network packages, RMF Security Authorization Packages, and security agreements (MOAs/MOUs).


• Process and perform quality assurance on connection approval packages, resolving customer issues and ensuring compliance with DoD policies.


• Process connection packages within five business days, extract and deliver monthly performance metrics reports, and provide weekly 30/60/90-day reports on expiring circuit connections to CAO Government and JFHQ-DODIN personnel.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree (IT-related field preferred)


• Three (3) years of overall experience in cybersecurity or network security position


• Have an active DoD Top Secret clearance


• DoD 8570 IA Technical (IAT) Level II certification


• Knowledge and experience with functional area expertise in National and DoD IT policy.


• Knowledge and experience with establishing and maintaining a process for evaluating software and associated documentation.


• Expert level knowledge of determining the resources required for quality control.


• The ability to maintain the level of quality throughout the software life cycle.


• The ability to conduct formal and informal reviews at pre-determined points throughout the development lifecycle.

Compensation: $70,000+

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.