Cybersecurity PPSM Engineer

AGE Solutions

$85K — $102K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree (preferred in IT) or equivalent professional experience
  • Five years of experience in cybersecurity or network security
  • Active DoD Secret clearance is required
  • DoD 8570 IA Technical (IAT) Level II certification
  • Must reside within a commutable distance from Fort Meade, MD
  • Advanced proficiency in PPSM Registry management, eMASS and DISA DMZ Whitelist processes
  • Strong understanding of security policies and compliance monitoring

Responsibilities

  • Provide program control and administrative support to the PPSM Secretariat
  • Ensure compliance with DoD-approved standards and guidelines
  • Support execution of strategic and operational objectives
  • Offer subject matter expertise at meetings, documenting insights
  • Design and implement system security measures and metrics
  • Conduct quality assurance reviews of various reports
  • Manage communications and task tracking for the PPSM team

Benefits

  • Hybrid work schedule of 4 days/week on-site
  • Opportunity to support a critical cybersecurity program for the DoD
  • Involvement in high-stakes meetings and conferences
  • Exposure to a multi-faceted cybersecurity environment
  • Ability to contribute to strategic initiatives within the DoD sector
Full Job Description
AGE Solutions is looking for a Cybersecurity PPSM Engineer to join our team in support of a cybersecurity risk management and assessment program with our DoD customer at Fort Meade, MD.

Responsibilities Include:
  • Provide program control, information management, and administrative support to the PPSM Secretariat
  • 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.
  • Respond to inquiries and registration requests for ports, protocols, and services
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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) or equivalent professional experience
  • Five (5) years of overall experience in cybersecurity or network security position
  • Must have and maintain an active DoD Secret clearance
  • DoD 8570 IA Technical (IAT) Level II certification
  • Must reside within a commutable distance of Fort Meade, MD in order to work a Hybrid schedule of 4 days/week onsite.
  • Advanced proficiency in PPSM Registry management, eMASS, and DISA DMZ Whitelist processes
  • 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
  • Excellent written and verbal communication for technical documentation and stakeholder engagement

The projected salary range for this position is $85,000+ annually. Final compensation will be determined based on factors including years of relevant experience, active security clearance level, certifications, technical skillset, contract requirements, and overall qualifications.

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