Junior DoD Connection Approvals Specialist

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

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.