Cybersecurity Identity & Authentication, PKI Analyst

Spry Methods, Inc.

. Develop, review, interpret, and maintain cybersecurity plans, policies, directives, standards, and strategies.

Posted 10/1/2026full-timeArlington • Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in developing and implementing cybersecurity policies, strategies, and standards within the DoD and Marine Corps, with a strong focus on privacy and Personally Identifiable Information (PII) protection. Proven ability to analyze complex cybersecurity issues and communicate effectively with senior leadership and stakeholders.

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Cybersecurity Policy DevelopmentPrivacy/PII ProtectionRisk Management Framework (RMF)Identity ManagementDoD Cybersecurity Compliance

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Hard Skills

Cybersecurity PolicyRisk ManagementSecurity AssessmentVulnerability AnalysisCybersecurity StandardsGovernancePrivacy Impact AssessmentsTechnical CommunicationCorrective Action RecommendationsCybersecurity Strategy

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadership

Certifications & Qualifications

SECRET ClearanceDoD Cybersecurity Workforce Certification

Industry Keywords

DoDDONMarine CorpsCybersecurity GovernancePolicy BoardsTechnical ReviewsSocial Media ProtectionFederal EnvironmentHeadquarters-Level Staff ProcessesNaval Correspondence

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, review, interpret, and maintain cybersecurity plans, policies, directives, standards, and strategies.
Assess policy requirements and translate DoD, DON, and Marine Corps requirements into actionable Service-level guidance.
Support Marine Corps privacy and Personally Identifiable Information (PII) initiatives, including policies, procedures, Privacy Impact Assessments, reporting requirements, and coordination with programs processing or protecting PII.
Represent Marine Corps cybersecurity interests in DoD and DON working groups, policy boards, technical reviews, and other forums.
Provide authoritative cybersecurity policy guidance to leadership, program offices, and stakeholders.
Evaluate cybersecurity posture, policies, controls, vulnerabilities, and risks.
Support security reviews, assessments, audits, and investigations and recommend corrective actions and long-term improvements.
Support and report on Marine Corps social media protection reviews and related cybersecurity activities.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Demonstrated expertise developing, analyzing, and implementing cybersecurity policy, strategy, standards, and governance within DoD, DON, Marine Corps, or a comparable federal environment.
Strong knowledge of cybersecurity, identity management, privacy/PII protection, risk management, security assessment, and applicable federal and DoD cybersecurity requirements.
Demonstrated ability to independently analyze complex cybersecurity issues and communicate technical and policy requirements effectively to senior leaders, program offices, and technical stakeholders.
Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET clearance and maintain applicable DoD cybersecurity workforce certification requirements.
Direct experience supporting HQMC, DON, or DoD cybersecurity policy and governance organizations. (Preferred)
Experience with Identity Management, authentication/PKI, Privacy/PII, RMF, or cybersecurity compliance. (Preferred)
Experience representing an organization in senior-level DoD/DON working groups, policy boards, or cybersecurity governance forums. (Preferred)
Familiarity with Marine Corps organizational structure, cybersecurity programs, Naval correspondence, and headquarters-level staff processes. (Preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical Coverage – Cigna - 4 Options
Traditional - PPO Open Access Plus Network
(2) HDHP - PPO Open Access Plus Network
HDHP - EPO Open Access Plus Network
Dental Coverage – Cigna - PPO Base & Buy-Up Plans
Vision Coverage – Principal - VSP Choice Network
Full-time employees receive 11 paid federal holidays
Paid Time Off (PTO) – PTO accrual starts at 15 days per year
Annual training allowance available toward any job-related training or education
401(k) – Multiple Fund Choices through Fidelity with a company match