Description
Leidos is seeking a Ports, Protocols, and Services Management (PPSM) Engineer in Ft Meade, MD. Our PPSM team provides end-to-end data protection by ensuring communication protocols in the Internet protocol suite, data services, and associated ports used on DoD IS are registered, controlled, and regulated properly. This function supports enhancing situational awareness through many types of data services in support of net-centric operations and ensures DoD operations interoperability of joint applications and the security of the overall DoD information infrastructure. This position is primarily on-site, but partial telework may be available at the discretion of our customer and program management.
Responsibilities:
- 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
- Support communication of deliverables with PPSM leadership and stakeholders (e.g., RE41)
- Create, develop and maintain briefings, white papers, technical papers, COOP plans, presentations and visuals, 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
- 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) and (5) years of overall experience in cybersecurity or network security position. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
- Active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility required
- DoD 8570 IAM II or IAT 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
Original Posting:
July 8, 2025
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $67,600.00 - $122,200.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
