Network Engineer
 Quadrant, Inc. | |
 United States, Maryland, Fort Meade | |
 Jul 23, 2025 | |
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Network Engineer Ft. Meade MD Pay From: $80,000 Per Year MUST: Active DoD Top Secret clearance and be put in for SCI eligibility or with SCI current DoD 8570 IAM/IA Technical (IAT) Level II certification required Three (3) years of overall experience in a network engineering position Understanding of the PPSM Registry management, eMASS, and DISA DMZ Whitelist processes Understanding of 8551.01, DISA security policies, and compliance monitoring Proficiency with network architectures, LAN/WAN, TCP/IP, routing, and switching Proficiency with network security, ports/protocols, firewalls, and boundary protection Understanding of 8551.01, DISA security policies, and compliance monitoring Strong written and verbal communication for technical documentation and stakeholder engagement Bachelor's degree (IT-related field preferred) DUTIES The Network Engineer will support of an upcoming cybersecurity risk management and assessment program with our DoD customer. Ensure all systems are registered in PPSM and eMASS, processing DD2875 requests within four days and auditing access annually. Develop and update the DISA PPS Registry SOP/Guide semi-annually. Process and track PPSM change, exception, and modification requests, ensuring compliance. Provide PPPS and DMZ Whitelist Status Reports for system authorization efforts. Generate weekly data reports from DISA DMZ Whitelist and PPS Registries (NIPR & SIPR), coordinating corrections. Support DoD PPSM CCB/TAG meetings, providing feedback and voting recommendations within three days. Maintain PPSM Registries, ensuring alignment with eMASS and tracking compliance metrics. Review and resolve PPSM registration discrepancies per DoDI 8551.01, assisting stakeholders. Monitor and support DISA PPSM TAG Representatives with CLSA, exception requests, and emergency changes. Submit NSU packages for inclusion in the Category Assurance List (CAL). Validate DISA ISs in the PPSM Registry, ensuring updates in PPSM-U and PPSM-C for environmental changes. Verify PPSM Registry and eMASS IDs for accuracy. Provide PPSM compliance metrics, including registrations and discrepancies. Establish PPSM training on DMZ Whitelist and PPSM request processes. Conduct customer meetings and support DISA initiatives to ensure security compliance. Maintain PPSM registrations for new CSOs, updating as needed. Manage DISA DMZ Whitelist Registries, ensuring accurate eMASS correlation. Validate DISA DoD DMZ Whitelist submissions within two business days, ensuring compliance. Process emergency DMZ Whitelist requests within two hours with leadership approval. Review DISA ISs in the DMZ Whitelist Registry, updating for decommissions/modifications. Provide DMZ Whitelist metrics on entries, types, and system associations. Conduct annual DMZ Whitelist reviews, ensuring accuracy and reporting concerns. Quadrant is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability. "Healthcare benefits are offered to all eligible employees according to compliance mandated by the Affordable Care Act". | |