Cybersecurity Identity & Authentication/PKI Analyst

Spry Methods • Arlington, VA

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About The Position

Spry Methods is seeking a senior Cybersecurity Policy and Strategy Analyst to support Headquarters Marine Corps (HQMC), Deputy Commandant for Information (DC I), Information C4 Division (IC4). The analyst will serve as a cybersecurity subject matter expert, focusing on Marine Corps enterprise policy, strategy, privacy, identity and authentication, and information protection initiatives, particularly concerning social media. This role involves direct collaboration with Marine Corps stakeholders and representing Service-level interests within Department of the Navy (DON) and Department of Defense (DoD) cybersecurity efforts. This position offers a significant opportunity to influence cybersecurity policies and capabilities that support the Marine Corps enterprise and Fleet Marine Force.

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.
• Maintain applicable DoD cybersecurity workforce certification requirements.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 policy and procedure development, Privacy Impact Assessments, reporting requirements, and coordination with programs implementing PII processing or protection capabilities.
• 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 designed to identify threats and protect Marine Corps personnel and information.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed