Cybersecurity Engineer Jr. (Connection Approval Support)

AGE Solutions • Fort Meade, MD

1d • $70,000 • Onsite

About The Position

AGE Solutions is seeking a Junior Connection Approval Specialist to join their team in support of a cybersecurity risk management and assessment program with a DoD customer. This role requires individuals to be available to work on-site full-time at Ft. Meade, MD. The position involves supporting the Connection Approval branch leadership with various communication, deliverable, and documentation tasks, ensuring compliance with DoD architectures, programs, and standards. Responsibilities include developing and maintaining policies, plans, and SOPs, attending external events, maintaining data integrity of CAO databases, and processing connection packages. The role also involves providing cybersecurity policy recommendations, conducting IA compliance analysis, assessing the cybersecurity impact of DISN connections, and advising Government stakeholders on compliance impacts and operational risks.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 26 Days Paid Leave: Includes vacation, sick, personal time, and holidays.
• Performance Bonuses: Performance bonuses are awarded based on individual contributions and company-wide results.
• 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.
• Military Differential Pay: We bridge the gap for employees on active duty.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level