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    Electrosoft (Belleville, IL)


    Ports, Protocols, and Services Management / Cybersecurity Analyst

     

    Posted: 09/10/2025

     

    Electrosoft Services, Inc. is an award-winning company that provides comprehensive technology-based solutions and services to federal customers. While cybersecurity is our specialty, we also focus on ICAM, enterprise IT modernization, and software solutions. We always seek to delight our customers, so we retain highly qualified employees and offer them meaningful work, growth opportunities, and work-life balance. What sets us apart from all other contractors is the sense of teamwork our employees feel – and the knowledge that outstanding effort is recognized and rewarded. The camaraderie we share emanates from Lunch & Learn sessions where we explore new ideas together, fun group activities ranging from escape rooms to miniature golf, and much, much more. If we’ve described you and your dream workplace, please apply and share in the many benefits and opportunities we offer.

     

    Ports, Protocols, and Services Management (PPSM) / Cybersecurity Analyst

    Position Summary

    We are seeking a highly qualified PPSM / Cybersecurity Analyst with experience in Ports, Protocols, and Services Management (PPSM), boundary defense, and RMF-driven cybersecurity compliance. The qualified candidate will ensure secure implementation of mission-essential services across DoD networks and provide risk-aligned recommendations that balance operational requirements with security posture at USTRANSCOM.

    Key Responsibilities

    + Develop, review, and process NIPRNet, SIPRNet PPSM registration requests (PPSR) for mission systems in alignment with DoDI 8551.01 and the DoD PPSM Registry.

    + Analyze and validate NIPRNet, SIPRNet ports, protocols, and services (PPS) requests to ensure compliance with DoD guidance, STIGs, and PPSM Baseline requirements.

    + Collaborate with boundary protection teams (firewall, IDS/IPS, cross-domain solutions) to enforce PPSM-approved rulesets.

    + Provide PPSM expertise with Risk Management Framework (RMF) documentation, including System Security Plans (SSPs), Security Assessment Reports (SARs), Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms) and PPSM Port Scan Reviews.

    + Conduct risk analysis on requested PPS, providing recommendations and mitigations to system owners and Authorizing Officials (AOs).

    + Assist with security control implementation for SC-7 (Boundary Protection), CM-7 (Least Functionality), and AC-4 (Information Flow Enforcement).

    + Process PPSM designated Risk Management Framework (RMF) eMASS packages to include Authority to Operate (ATO), Extension/Completion Requests and Interim Authority to Test (IATT).

    + Maintain situational awareness of emerging vulnerabilities, threat intelligence, and DoD cyber policies related to PPS.

    + Review and validated NIPRNet, SIPRNet Boundary Exception Requests (BERs)

    + Perform evaluations in support of Information Technology Investment Reviews (ITIRs)

    + Conduct Teams and in-person PPS related meetings with internal and external customers.

    Required Qualifications

    + Must have Active DoD Secret clearance

    + 5+ years of cybersecurity experience, including at least 2 years working directly with PPSM.

    + Familiarity with DoDI 8551.01, CJCSI 6211.02D, DISA PPSM Registry, and STIGs.

    + Demonstrated experience supporting RMF Step 2–6 activities (control selection through continuous monitoring).

    + Strong knowledge of TCP/UDP services, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and boundary defense architectures.

    + Excellent written and verbal communication skills for interfacing with system owners, engineers, and AOs.

    Preferred Qualifications

    + DoD 8140 IAT Level III certification (e.g., Security+, CySA+, SecurityX [formally CASP+], CISM ,CISSP, GSLC or GSNA).

    + Experience authoring PPSM Analysis Matrices or similar risk-alignment documentation.

    + Background with DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), ACAS scanning, or similar compliance tools.

    + Hands-on experience in system hardening, boundary protection engineering, or firewall rule validation.

    + Previous work on DoD network environments such as NIPRNet, SIPRNet, or cross-domain solutions

     

    All qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, citizenship, disability, or Veteran status. Additionally, the company provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.