Cyber Risk & Compliance Specialist

York 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 industry
• Exposure to CMMC, NIST SP 800-171, GCC High, cybersecurity governance, and AI governance programs
• Opportunity to work directly with cybersecurity leadership and gain broad exposure across cybersecurity disciplines
• Opportunity to help build and mature a growing cybersecurity organization
• TS/SCI clearance sponsorship for qualified cybersecurity personnel

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate cybersecurity compliance evidence collection and maintenance activities
• Administer governance, risk, and compliance platforms, including Hyperproof
• Support CMMC Level 2 compliance and assessment readiness activities
• Coordinate with control owners across the organization to collect, organize, and maintain compliance artifacts
• Maintain cybersecurity metrics, dashboards, and reporting
• Support risk register administration and remediation tracking
• Assist with cybersecurity vendor and third-party risk assessment activities
• Support internal and external audits through evidence preparation and coordination
• Track POA&M items and remediation progress
• Maintain cybersecurity documentation, policies, standards, procedures, and governance artifacts
• Support AI governance and cybersecurity governance initiatives
• Assist with continuous improvement efforts across cybersecurity compliance and risk management programs
• Support cybersecurity awareness, reporting, and governance activities as needed

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of cybersecurity, compliance, audit, governance, risk management, or related experience
• Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST SP 800-171, NIST CSF, CMMC, RMF, ISO 27001, SOC 2, or similar frameworks
• Strong organizational and documentation skills
• Experience working with compliance management, audit management, or GRC platforms
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to coordinate activities across multiple teams and stakeholders
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance
• Willingness to work onsite at our Greenwood Village, CO office
• US Citizenship

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the following areas:
• Supporting defense, aerospace, government contracting, or highly regulated environments
• Supporting Microsoft GCC High environments
• Hyperproof or similar GRC platforms
• Supporting cybersecurity audits or compliance assessments
• Familiarity with CMMC and NIST SP 800-171 requirements

Preferred Certifications

• Security+
• CMMC CCP
• CISA
• SSCP

In 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.


Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (subject to spousal surcharge).
• Company holidays, floating holidays, and sick time.
• Unlimited PTO.
• Generous 401(k) match.

How To Apply
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by clicking the "Apply" link at the top of the page. York Space Systems will be accepting applications on a rolling basis until the position is closed. 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.