PPSM Analyst: RMF, Boundary & Risk Expert

Leidos; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Paid Leave

Retirement

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a PPSM Analyst with DoD RMF, boundary protection, and vulnerability experience to manage PPSM registry entries and correlate them with evolving eMASS packages. The role supports DoD CAL compliance, firewall rule assessment, and assessment of risks for ports, protocols, and services within the PPSM framework.

The successful candidate will work with government teams to process PPSM requests, coordinate enterprise changes, and contribute to monthly PPSM TAG/CCB meetings and

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret clearance or higher; program can support up to TS/SCI.
• Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of prior experience; additional experience may substitute.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the DoD Information Network and boundaries.
• Knowledge of PPSM processing requirements for AO and DoD PPSM approvals; non-standard use.
• Ability to conduct PPSM reviews and generate exception requests with risk assessments.
• Knowledge of DoD DMZ whitelist registrations, web content filtering, and exception requirements.
• Skills in work ticket monitoring, prioritization, and task management.
• Strong oral and written communication to engage customers and teams; problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Maintain PPS Registry entries and correlate with eMASS authorization packages.
• Review CAL-compliant modifications to ports/protocols and verify PPS permissions.
• Assess risk of firewall rule changes and boundary protections.
• Conduct technical PPSM reviews to support boundary protection improvements.
• Monitor PPSM Registry for discrepancies and assist resolution.
• Process and track CLSA, FA, Non-Standard Boundary/Port, and Banned Services requests.
• Coordinate enterprise change requests and PPSM actions through completion.
• Attend PPSM TAG/CCB meetings and support government reporting.

Skills

DoD RMF knowledge

Vulnerability assessment

Communication skills

Risk analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

eMASS

DISA CAL

Job description

Leidos is seeking a PPSM Analyst with DoD RMF, boundary protection, and vulnerability experience to manage PPSM registry entries and correlate them with evolving eMASS packages. The role supports DoD CAL compliance, firewall rule assessment, and assessment of risks for ports, protocols, and services within the PPSM framework.

The successful candidate will work with government teams to process PPSM requests, coordinate enterprise changes, and contribute to monthly PPSM TAG/CCB meetings and