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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.
Who We're Looking For (Position Overview):
This role requires a strategic understanding of how emerging technologies (like A.I.) and high-level USMC Cyber Directives impact the acquisition lifecycle and overall enterprise risk posture.
What Your Day-To-Day Looks Like (Position Responsibilities):
Leading cybersecurity risk management efforts across enterprise systems by assessing AI and machine learning capabilities, overseeing RMF authorization activities, managing POA&M remediation strategies, and ensuring compliance with DoD cybersecurity directives and NIST standards. Responsibilities include evaluating system architectures through a zero-trust lens, interpreting and implementing Cyber Tasking Orders, validating security controls and STIG compliance, developing cybersecurity policies and continuous monitoring strategies, and providing technical leadership to maintain secure, mission-ready environments.
What You Need to Succeed (Minimum Requirements):

• A.I. Risk & Architecture: Experience assessing the risk of Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) and Machine Learning (ML) capabilities, including familiarity with emerging DoD A.I. security guidelines, data pipeline security, and assessing A.I. toolsets within the authorization boundary.
• DoD/ DoW Cyber Directives: Proven capability to interpret, analyze, and direct programmatic responses to MFCC (Marine Forces Cyber Command) and DCDC (Department of Defense Cyber Defense Command) TaskOrds, Cyber Tasking Orders (CTOs), and other organizational directives, policies, and messages governing cyber / IT.
• Strategic POA&M Management: Expert-level creation, management, and strategic burn-down of complex Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) across multiple enterprise systems, ensuring alignment with USMC continuous monitoring timelines / requirements.
• CND Oversight: Advanced understanding of Computer Network Defense (CND) architectures, including zero-trust principles, network boundary defense, and threat intelligence integration.
• RMF Leadership: Deep expertise navigating eMASS and leading systems through the complete Risk Management Framework (RMF) Assess and Authorize (A&A) lifecycles and workflows.
• Deep understanding of NIST SP 800-53 security controls, CNSSI 1253, NIST SP 800-161 & NIST SP 800-162, and DoDI 8510.01.
• Experience drafting organizational cybersecurity policies, Incident Response Plans, and Continuous Monitoring Strategies.
• Advanced proficiency using the DISA STIG Viewer, executing SCAP Compliance Checker (SCC), using eMASSter, and manually validating STIG/SRG requirements on diverse operating systems (Windows, Red Hat Linux, Cisco IOS, Cisco ASA).
• Expert level understanding of applying zero-trust methodologies to system design and tracking implementation throughout the system life-cycle.

Ideally, You Also Have (Preferred Qualifications):
• Experience Level: 4-8 years of progressive experience in DoD cybersecurity, information assurance, or Computer Network Defense (CND).
• Security Clearance: Active Secret clearance
• DoD 8140/8570.01-M Baseline Certification: IAM Level II or III (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CAP/CGRC) AND highly recommended to hold a CSSP Auditor/Manager baseline.
$100,000 - $120,000 a year
Compensation is determined based on relevant experience, qualifications, and years of experience.
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.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.