Cyber Risk & Compliance Specialist

Cyber Risk & Compliance SpecialistYork Space Systems was founded to radically improve spacecraft affordability and reliability, transforming, and enabling next-generation space mission operations worldwide. Today, York is one of the most innovative aerospace companies, specializing in end-to-end customer solutions and the rapid production of spacecraft platforms. York's complete Space Segment Solution includes spacecraft production, payload integration, system integration & test, launch services, ground segment services, and mission operations, enabling customers to leverage York's existing technology solutions to get to orbit rapidly and responsively. We're looking to expand our team across the board.York Space Systems is seeking a Cyber Risk & Compliance Specialist to support the execution and administration of the company's cybersecurity governance, risk, and compliance programs. This role will work closely with cybersecurity leadership and senior team members to coordinate evidence collection, compliance activities, risk management processes, audit support, and governance initiatives.This position is ideal for an early-to-mid career cybersecurity professional seeking to develop expertise in cybersecurity governance, compliance, risk management, and defense industry cybersecurity requirements.Why Join York?Opportunity to support one of the fastest-growing aerospace and defense companies in the industryExposure to CMMC, NIST SP 800-171, GCC High, cybersecurity governance, and AI governance programsOpportunity to work directly with cybersecurity leadership and gain broad exposure across cybersecurity disciplinesOpportunity to help build and mature a growing cybersecurity organizationTS/SCI clearance sponsorship for qualified cybersecurity personnelKey ResponsibilitiesCoordinate cybersecurity compliance evidence collection and maintenance activitiesAdminister governance, risk, and compliance platforms, including HyperproofSupport CMMC Level 2 compliance and assessment readiness activitiesCoordinate with control owners across the organization to collect, organize, and maintain compliance artifactsMaintain cybersecurity metrics, dashboards, and reportingSupport risk register administration and remediation trackingAssist with cybersecurity vendor and third-party risk assessment activitiesSupport internal and external audits through evidence preparation and coordinationTrack POA&M items and remediation progressMaintain cybersecurity documentation, policies, standards, procedures, and governance artifactsSupport AI governance and cybersecurity governance initiativesAssist with continuous improvement efforts across cybersecurity compliance and risk management programsSupport cybersecurity awareness, reporting, and governance activities as neededRequired Qualifications3+ years of cybersecurity, compliance, audit, governance, risk management, or related experienceFamiliarity with cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST SP 800-171, NIST CSF, CMMC, RMF, ISO 27001, SOC 2, or similar frameworksStrong organizational and documentation skillsExperience working with compliance management, audit management, or GRC platformsStrong written and verbal communication skillsAbility to coordinate activities across multiple teams and stakeholdersStrong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple prioritiesAbility to obtain a US Security ClearanceWillingness to work onsite at our Greenwood Village, CO officeUS CitizenshipPreferred QualificationsExperience in the following areas:Supporting defense, aerospace, government contracting, or highly regulated environmentsSupporting Microsoft GCC High environmentsHyperproof or similar GRC platformsSupporting cybersecurity audits or compliance assessmentsFamiliarity with CMMC and NIST SP 800-171 requirementsPreferred CertificationsSecurity+CMMC CCPCISASSCPIn compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance.Benefits100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (subject to spousal surcharge).Company holidays, floating holidays, and sick time.Unlimited PTO.Generous 401(k) match.York Space Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, military or protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Must have permanent authorization to work in the United States. This policy applies to all terms and conditions or employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. YORK SPACE SYSTEMS IS AN EEO EMPLOYER.