Cybersecurity Engineer Jr. (Connection Approval Support)

Agecareers; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 Days Paid Leave

Performance Bonuses

401(k) with Match

Health Benefits

Parental Leave

Military Differential Pay

Professional Growth

Shared Success

Job summary

AGE Solutions is seeking a Junior Connection Approval Specialist to support a cybersecurity risk management program for a DoD customer. On-site at Fort Meade, you will assist with documentation, policy development, and RMF- and DISA-related approvals.

Responsibilities include preparing SOPs, attending governance boards, maintaining data integrity, and delivering performance reports. Requires DoD Top Secret clearance, DoD 8570 IAT II, and 3 years in cybersecurity.

Qualifications

• Three years of cybersecurity or network security experience.
• DoD Top Secret clearance required.
• DoD 8570 IA Technical (IAT) Level II certification required.
• Knowledge of National and DoD IT policy and processes.
• Ability to assess cybersecurity risk factors and interpret DoD/DISA policies.

Responsibilities

• Support Connection Approval branch leadership with deliverables, briefings, SOPs, CONOPS, COOP plans, and DISN CPG updates.
• Maintain SOPs/TTPS and distribute memorandums as needed.
• Attend governance boards and working groups; prepare meeting minutes and track actions.
• Maintain CAO databases, manage organizational mailboxes, and process connection package correspondence.
• Develop and implement policies for compliance with DoD, DISA, SIPRNet migration, MPLS, RMF, and cloud connection approvals.
• Provide cybersecurity policy recommendations supporting DISA’s governance and planning.
• Perform IA compliance analysis and review RMF packages, MOAs/MOUs.
• Process connection packages within five business days and deliver monthly/weekly performance reports.
• Advise Government stakeholders on compliance impacts, risks, and procedural requirements for DISN connection governance.

Skills

DoD policy knowledge

Cybersecurity risk assessment

RMF & DISA policies

Policy development

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree (IT-related field)

Job description

About Us

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 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 full-time at Ft. Meade, MD.

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.
• Exercises discretion and independent judgment by analyzing cybersecurity risk factors, interpreting DoD/DISA policies, and recommending policy or process adjustments for connection approvals.
• Advises Government stakeholders on compliance impacts, operational risks, and procedural requirements affecting DISN connection governance and long-term planning.

Required Skills, Qualifications and Experience:

• Education:
  • Bachelor's degree (IT-related field preferred), or equivalent experience.
• Experience:
  • Three (3) years of overall experience in cybersecurity or network security position
• Security Clearance:
  • Must have and maintain a current DoD Top Secret clearance
• Certifications:
  • DoD 8570 IA Technical (IAT) Level II certification
• Skills and Knowledge:
  • 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.

The projected salary range for this position is $70,000+ 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.

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.