Cybersecurity Engineer
US$70,000 / yr base salary
Posted 2 Oct 2026
Advertised as “Cybersecurity Engineer Jr. (Connection Approval Support)”
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- Expected experience
- 3+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- On-Site
| Base salary | US$70,000 / yr |
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CertificationsDoD 8570 IA Technical (IAT) Level II
Field of studyInformation Technology
Study levelBachelor's
About Us
AGE Solutions is a premier technology and professional services company, providing in-depth consulting, advanced technology solutions, and essential services throughout the U.S. government, defense, and intelligence sectors. Prioritizing innovation and client-focused solutions, we assist major agencies in addressing intricate issues and ensuring a more secure future.
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: