PPSM Analyst

We are seeking a PPSM Analyst with experience in information systems security, networking/infrastructure, ports, protocols, services, boundary protection, and technical risk analysis.

The analyst will maintain PPS Registry information; perform CAL and firewall compliance reviews; assess vulnerabilities and risks associated with ports, protocols, and services; process CLSA, FA, Non-Standard Boundary/Port, and Banned Services Exception requests; correlate PPSM registrations with eMASS authorization packages; process enterprise change requests; track PPSM actions through completion; and support PPSM TAG/CCB activities, customer coordination, metrics, and Government reporting.

Primary Responsibilities

• Maintain J6 PPS Registry entries and ensure POC information and registrations are properly correlated with applicable J6 eMASS authorization packages and evaluated as part of the RMF authorization process.
• Review initiatives requiring modifications to ports and protocols and verify that requested PPS are permitted in accordance with the DoD Category Assurance List (CAL).
• Assess and provide recommendations regarding the risk associated with new or modified firewall rules.
• Conduct technical reviews of new and existing PPSM requirements and provide assessments supporting boundary protection improvements.
• Monitor DoD PPSM Registry registrations for discrepancies and support discrepancy resolution.
• Process and track Component Local Service Assessments (CLSA), Further Action (FA) requests, Non-Standard Boundary/Port Exception requests, and Banned Services Exception requests.
• Track PPSM CLSA packages through final DISA program approval or denial.
• Assess vulnerabilities and implementation strategies associated with protocols, services, ports, and application data services.
• Support requirements analysis, configuration management design, and vulnerability assessment/implementation strategies supporting DISA Boundary Protection and the DISA CAL.
• Ensure Enterprise Information System ports, protocols, and services are registered in the PPSM central registry and appropriately categorized against the CAL.
• Ensure non-standard requests are not deployed prior to required authorization.
• Ensure Information Systems represented in eMASS are captured in the PPSM Registry.
• Monitor and process customer requests through the Government ITSM tool for enterprise change requests.
• Coordinate with customers and project teams to ensure both standard and non-standard PPS requirements are understood and properly documented.
• Conduct recurring PPS Registry validation reviews to ensure entries remain valid and accurate.
• Provide status reports to Government leadership identifying review results, risks, discrepancies, and changes.
• Attend monthly PPSM TAG and CCB meetings and provide recommendations supporting authorization decisions.
• Support customer meetings and recurring work-status reviews as directed by Government leadership.

Basic Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret clearance or higher - program can support up to TS/SCI
• DoD 8140: 652 Security Architect Intermediate (Includes: SecurityX, CISM, and multiple SANS certs)
• Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of prior experience; additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree
• Demonstrated knowledge of the DoD Information Network and boundaries
• Demonstrated knowledge on requirements for processing internal and external PPSM requests to include Non-standard use for Authorizing Official (AO) and DoD PPSM approvals
• Demonstrate ability to conduct PPSM reviews and generate exception requests with appropriate risk assessment and recommended risk mitigations
• Demonstrate knowledge of DoD DMZ Whitelist registrations, Web Content Filtering and exception requirements
• Demonstrable skills in work ticket monitoring and prioritization
• Demonstrable skills in effective oral and written management, customer and team communication to include engagement
• Demonstrable skills In technical and workflow problem solving
• Demonstrable skills in exemplary customer service.

Pay Range: $87,100.00 - $157,450.00