Ports, Protocols and Service Management (PPSM) Engineer

AGE Solutions is looking for a Ports, Protocols and Service Management (PPSM) Engineer to join our team in support of an upcoming cybersecurity risk management and assessment program with our DoD customer. In this role, you will be part of a team responsible for providing protection to data end-to-end by ensuring the communication protocols in the Internet protocol suite, data services, and associated ports used on DoD IS are registered, controlled, and regulated properly.

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 (e.g., RE41)
• 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)
• Five (5) years of overall experience in cybersecurity or network security position
• Have an active DoD Secret clearance
• DoD 8570 IAM/IA Technical (IAT) Level II certification
• 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

Compensation: $115,000 - $125,000