Cybersecurity Identity & Authentication/PKI Analyst

Spry Methods
Arlington, VA
Hybrid

Who this role is best for

Cybersecurity professionals with identity management and policy expertise will find this role in a federal cybersecurity environment aligning with their background and mission-focused work.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with federal cybersecurity policy experience and a focus on identity management and PKI will thrive here.
    — “Demonstrated expertise developing, analyzing, and implementing cybersecurity policy, strategy, standards, and governance within DoD, DON, Marine Corps, or a comparable federal environment.”
  • Individuals with a track record of translating federal requirements into actionable guidance are well-suited for this position.
    — “assess policy requirements and translate DoD, DON, and Marine Corps requirements into actionable Service-level guidance.”
  • Those who have participated in senior-level DoD/DON working groups and policy forums will have an edge in this role.
    — “Experience representing an organization in senior-level DoD/DON working groups, policy boards, or cybersecurity governance forums.”

Things to consider

  • This role requires a SECRET clearance, which may involve background checks and delays in the hiring process.
    — “Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET clearance”
  • Candidates should be prepared to work within the specific structure and processes of the Marine Corps and DoD.
    — “Familiarity with Marine Corps organizational structure, cybersecurity programs, Naval correspondence, and headquarters-level staff processes.”

How to stand out

  • Emphasize your ability to communicate complex cybersecurity and identity management concepts to leadership.
    — “Demonstrated ability to independently analyze complex cybersecurity issues and communicate technical and policy requirements effectively to senior leaders”
  • Showcase any prior work with federal privacy and PII protection initiatives in your resume or interview responses.
    — “Support Marine Corps privacy and Personally Identifiable Information (PII) initiatives”
  • Demonstrate your capability to engage in high-level policy discussions and represent cybersecurity interests in working groups.
    — “Represent Marine Corps cybersecurity interests in DoD and DON working groups, policy boards, technical reviews, and other forums”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · Company

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What success looks like

  • effective cybersecurity policy guidance
  • successful cybersecurity assessments
Typical background
expertise in cybersecurity policy and strategyDoD cybersecurity workforce certification

Skills & requirements

Required

Cybersecurity PolicyRisk ManagementPrivacy ProtectionStakeholder EngagementCybersecurity AnalysisIdentity ManagementAuthentication/pki

Preferred

HQMC ExperienceRMF ExperienceCybersecurity Compliance

Stack & domain

CybersecurityIdentity ManagementPrivacy/pii ProtectionRisk ManagementSecurity AssessmentDod Cybersecurity RequirementsCommunicationTeamworkLeadershipPolicyRisk Analysis

About the role

Original posting from Spry Methods via Lever

Company Overview

Spry Methods is a proven provider of mission-focused technology, cybersecurity, and program management solutions supporting critical Federal and DoD missions. We specialize in delivering integrated, high-impact solutions across cyber operations, enterprise resource management, and mission support services. Our culture emphasizes collaboration, accountability, and innovation - empowering our teams to deliver meaningful outcomes in complex, high-security environments. 

What Your Day-To-Day Looks Like (Position Responsibilities)::

Cybersecurity Policy & Strategy: 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.

Privacy & Information Protection: Support Marine Corps privacy and Personally Identifiable Information (PII) initiatives, including development of policies and procedures, Privacy Impact Assessments, reporting requirements, and coordination with programs implementing capabilities that process or protect PII. 

Stakeholder Engagement: 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.

Cybersecurity & Risk Analysis: Evaluate cybersecurity posture, policies, controls, vulnerabilities, and risks; support security reviews, assessments, audits, and investigations and recommend corrective actions and long-term improvements.  

Social Media Protection: Support and report on Marine Corps social media protection reviews and related cybersecurity activities designed to identify threats and protect Marine Corps personnel and information.

What You Need to Succeed (Minimum Requirements)::

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.

Ideally, You Also Have (Preferred Qualifications)::

Direct experience supporting HQMC, DON, or DoD cybersecurity policy and governance organizations.

Experience with Identity Management, authentication/PKI, Privacy/PII, RMF, or cybersecurity compliance.

Experience representing an organization in senior-level DoD/DON working groups, policy boards, or cybersecurity governance forums.

Familiarity with Marine Corps organizational structure, cybersecurity programs, Naval correspondence, and headquarters-level staff processes.  

Perks of Working for Us (Benefits):

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

Paid Holidays: Full-time employees receive 11 paid federal holidays

Paid Time Off (PTO) – PTO accrual starts at 15 days per year

Training Benefit – Annual training allowance available toward any job-related training or education

401(k) – Multiple Fund Choices through Fidelity with a company match

For our full list of benefits, please visit http://www.sprymethods.com/careers/benefits/

EEO Statement

At Spry, we believe talented and dedicated employees are our most valued assets and the foundation of our success. We are committed to crafting a diverse and inclusive workplace that endorses engagement, creativity, quality and innovation.

We are proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and as such, we evaluate qualified candidates in full consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, and any other protected status.

Source: Spry Methods careers (Lever)

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