Cybersecurity Analyst

Extant Aerospace - Melbourne, FL

Full-time - Mid Level

Melbourne, FL

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Cybersecurity Analyst at Extant Aerospace will be responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable policies, regulations, and best practices for the company's enterprise systems. This role requires the candidate to conform to U.S. export control regulations and be eligible for any required authorizations from the U.S. Government. Reporting to the IT Director, the Cybersecurity Analyst will act as a subject matter expert in cybersecurity, assisting leadership in defining, administering, and maintaining policies, processes, and systems for effective compliance management. The ideal candidate will have experience implementing cybersecurity systems in a Microsoft-based environment and will assist with the management of data classification and protection.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with third party vendors supporting implementation and maintenance of deployed cybersecurity systems.
• Integrate security products into the current environment to defend the enterprise from internal/external attacks.
• Serve as the principal resource during cybersecurity audits.
• Analyze alerts and remediate threats to the environment as necessary.
• Other responsibilities as assigned to support related initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree, plus a minimum of 3 years direct industry experience supporting cybersecurity initiatives or an equivalent combination of education and industry experience.
• Working knowledge of system vulnerabilities, exploitation, and mitigation strategies.
• Technical network and/or security certifications (CISA, CISM, CCSP, CISSP, etc.) are highly desirable.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Self-motivated and a self-starter with a curiosity and desire to learn.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate and build consensus in a high-pressure environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience implementing controls for NIST 800-171, CMMC, or similar frameworks.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance Options
• Up to 28 paid days off the first year of employment
• 401k match up to 6%
• Tuition and Professional Development Reimbursement
• Flexible Schedule
• Employer paid Life & Disability Insurance
• Monthly Health & Wellness incentive