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.