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Cyber Security Analyst

Space Dynamics Laboratory, Logan, UT, United States


Job ID: 7728

Date Posted: April 27, 2026

Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) is seeking a mid-level Cybersecurity Analyst to join our Corporate Information Security team.

In this role, you are a key driver of Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) initiatives, ensuring SDL maintains its CMMC certification and adheres to security standards required to support national defense and space exploration.

Key Responsibilities

Support internal audit efforts and self-assessments to ensure continuous compliance with CMMC 2.0 and NIST SP 800-171

Conduct comprehensive security risk assessments for corporate systems and third-party vendors, identifying gaps and recommending mitigation strategies

Draft, review, and maintain corporate security policies, standards, and procedures to ensure they reflect current regulatory requirements and organizational goals

Manage the POA&M process, tracking the remediation of identified vulnerabilities and compliance gaps across the enterprise

Serve as a subject matter expert for internal teams, providing guidance on security controls and compliance requirements for new projects and technologies

Assist in the development and delivery of security training programs to foster a culture of compliance across the organization

Required Qualifications

5+ years of direct experience in cybersecurity, with at least 3 years focused specifically on GRC

Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity or a related field

Strong working knowledge of NIST SP 800-171, CMMC, NIST SP 800-53, RMF, etc.

Must hold a DoW 8570/8140 IAT Level II or above certification (Security+ or equivalent)

Proven ability to analyze complex technical environments and map them to regulatory control requirements

Exceptional technical writing skills for policy documentation and the ability to present risk-based findings to non-technical stakeholders

Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in cybersecurity or related field

CISSP, CMMC Certified Professional, CMMC Certified Assessor

Experience supporting preparations for a DIBCAC or C3PAO assessment

Familiarity with the Risk Management Framework (RMF), JSIG, or DISA STIGs within classified environments

Experience using GRC tools (e.g., Archer, FutureFeed, Telos) or using scripting (PowerShell/Python) to automate compliance reporting and data collection

Understanding of FedRAMP requirements and securing cloud environments (GCC High, AWS GovCloud)

General familiarity with SIEM, EDR, and vulnerability scanning tools to better understand the technical controls being audited

Salary Range
$90,000 - $175,000

Benefits
SDL offers competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

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