PKI Registration Authority Specialist

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Avening Tech is seeking an IA Analyst / Registration Authority Specialist in support of the Marine Corps Cyber Operations Group (MCCOG) Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) contract. This position provides PKI RA support for the implementation, maintenance, and sustainment of the DoD/NSS/Marine Corps PKI and will work out of Quantico, VA (100% onsite).

• Create and remove Local Registration Authorities (LRAs)
• Perform issuance and revocation of role‑based certificates
• Perform issuance and revocation of code‑signing certificates
• Perform issuance and revocation of end‑user certificates
• Perform issuance and revocation of administrator certificates
• Perform issuance and revocation of server certificates
• Perform alternate token issuance
• Conduct NIPR/SIPR key recovery
• Perform SIPRNet token and CAC PIN resets
• Manage production and issuance of USMC Alternate Tokens (via NEATS) and DoD/NSS SIPRNet tokens (via TMS)
• Provide USMC LRA audit support
• Operate in a fast‑paced environment as part of the USMC's sole PKI Enterprise Help Desk, providing global support (including tactical environments)
• Support development and delivery of PKI training and outreach initiatives across USMC environments

• Active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
• Ability to obtain a favorable adjudication on a T5 investigation
• High School diploma or GED and 3+ years of Registration Authority experience. Additional education may be considered in lieu of some experience, pending approval.
• DoD/NSS PKI RA experience
• Key Recovery Agent experience
• RA/LRA Auditor experience
• DoD/NSS PKI RA Certification
• DoD/NSS Key Recovery Agent Certification
• CompTIA Security+ (or equivalent)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills as well as strong writing and presentation skills

Clearance Required:

Top Secret

Position: PKI Registration Authority Specialist

Number of Openings: 1

Exempt/Non‑Exempt:
Non-Exempt

Open Date: 4/20/2026

This position is currently accepting applications.