Cybersecurity Analyst- Cleared

Socket.dev; Folsom (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Voyager Technologies is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst to analyze security events, support vulnerability remediation, and maintain audit-ready security evidence across corporate, engineering, and regulated environments. The role targets a bridging of governance, risk, and practical security analysis in a regulated aerospace/defense context.

The ideal candidate will work cross-functionally with IT and engineering, turning findings into actionable tasks, with onsite work primarily in the Folsom,

Qualifications

• Requires at least an Associate’s degree in IT, Security, or Engineering, or 8+ years of related military experience with certs in lieu of degree.
• Active TS/SCI clearance required upon hire.
• 5–10+ years in cybersecurity, cyber analysis, IT security, vulnerability management, security operations, IT compliance, or GRC.
• Familiarity with NIST SP 800-171, CMMC, NIST 800-53, DFARS, ITAR/EAR, and related controls.
• Experience creating or maintaining security findings, POA&Ms, procedures, control narratives, risk registers, or remediation trackers.
• DoD/federal/aerospace/government-contractor background preferred.
• Strong analytical, writing, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze security alerts, endpoint events, identity events, and email-security findings.
• Investigate suspicious activity, document findings, recommend remediation, and escalate incidents.
• Support threat-hunting, log review, and detection-improvement with cybersecurity leadership and MSPs.
• Prepare concise risk summaries for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Maintain security documentation and evidence for audits and assessments.

Skills

Security operations

Cyber analysis

Risk analysis

GRC

Documentation & reporting

Education

Associate’s degree in IT/Security/Engineering

8+ years military experience with certs in lieu of degree

Tools

SIEM

EDR

Vulnerability scanning

GRC tooling

ServiceNow GRC

Archer

Job description

Voyager is an innovative space, defense, and national security technology company committed to advancing and delivering transformative, mission-critical solutions. We tackle the most complex challenges to unlock new frontiers for human progress, fortify national security, and protect critical assets to lead in the race for technological and operational superiority from ground to space.

Forge the Future: Join Voyager Technologies

The future belongs to those who build it. At Voyager Technologies, we’re building technologies that protect lives, expand frontiers and prepare us for what’s next. And we’re doing that with people who are wired to solve, build, adapt and lead. These roles are not for the faint of heart.

You’ll help lay the foundation for humanity's future. Join a culture where innovation thrives, curiosity is rewarded, and impact is real. We’re a company of doers, thinkers and builders, united by purpose and grounded in reality.

If you want to put your skills to work where the stakes are real and the mission is bigger than any one person, forge the future with Voyager.

Job Summary

The Cybersecurity Analyst is a hands-on role responsible for analyzing security events, supporting vulnerability and risk remediation, maintaining cybersecurity evidence, and helping Voyager protect corporate, engineering, and regulated-program environments.

This role is being reframed from a compliance-led position into a cyber analysis role that still understands governance, risk, and compliance. The successful candidate will connect practical security analysis with audit-ready documentation so Voyager can protect systems, support CMMC/NIST obligations, and move quickly in a regulated aerospace, defense, and space technology environment.

This is a strong fit for a motivated analyst who can learn fast, work across IT and engineering teams, and turn security data, control requirements, and operational findings into clear action.

The ideal candidate will reside in Folsom, CA area to support onsite work. Must hold and maintain an active TS/ SCI Clearance upon hire.

Responsibilities

Security Monitoring & Cyber Analysis

• Monitor and analyze security alerts, endpoint events, identity events, email-security findings, and other signals from Voyager's security tooling.
• Investigate suspicious activity, document findings, recommend remediation, and elevate incidents through defined response paths.
• Support threat-hunting, log review, and detection-improvement efforts in partnership with cybersecurity leadership and managed security providers.
• Prepare concise summaries of risks, trends, incidents, and open actions for technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Vulnerability & Risk Analysis

• Analyze vulnerability scan results, endpoint posture, configuration gaps, and control weaknesses across corporate and regulated environments.
• Partner with IT operations, networking, cloud, and system owners to prioritize remediation and track closure.
• Maintain risk findings, exception requests, mitigation plans, and remediation status in a structured, auditable manner.
• Support impact analysis for new systems, tools, integrations, and program requirements.

Compliance Evidence & Control Support

• Support cybersecurity evidence collection for NIST SP 800-171, CMMC, DFARS 252.204-7012, ITAR/EAR, NASA, DoD, and prime contractor requirements.
• Maintain assigned sections of system security plans, POA&Ms, control evidence, procedures, and security documentation.
• Assist with internal readiness reviews, mock audits, control testing, and formal assessment preparation.
• Help translate control requirements into practical tasks for IT, engineering, programming, legal, and contracts teams.

Data Protection & User Enablement

• Support secure handling of CUI, export-controlled technical data, and sensitive government information.
• Contribute to data classification, marking, secure collaboration, and user-awareness efforts.
• Help document security procedures and train users on secure workflows, phishing awareness, and compliance practices.
• Participate in tabletop exercises, response drills, and process-improvement activities.

Required Qualifications

• Requires a minimum of an Associate’s degree in Information Technology, Security, or Engineering; OR 8+ years of related military experience with applicable Security Certifications in lieu of degree.
• Must hold and maintain an active TS/ SCI Clearance upon hire.
• 5-10 plus years of experience in cybersecurity, cyber analysis, IT security, vulnerability management, security operations, IT compliance, GRC, or closely related roles.
• Working knowledge of security operations concepts, endpoint security, identity security, vulnerability management, incident response, and risk analysis.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks and requirements such as NIST SP 800-171, CMMC, NIST 800-53, DFARS, ITAR/EAR, CUI, or similar regulated-environment controls.
• Experience creating or maintaining security documentation such as findings, evidence, POA&Ms, procedures, control narratives, risk registers, or remediation trackers.
• Prior DoD, federal, aerospace, defense, or government-contractor experience.
• Strong analytical, writing, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SIEM, EDR, vulnerability scanning, GRC, ticketing, or cloud-security tools such as Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, Splunk, Tenable, Rapid7, ServiceNow GRC, Archer, Drata, or similar platforms.
• Experience supporting Microsoft GCC High, Azure Government, FedRAMP, GovCloud, or secure collaboration environments.
• Certifications such as Security+, CySA+, GSEC, CISA, CISM, CRISC, CMMC RP, or similar.
• Demonstrated ability to progress quickly, learn new security domains, and operate with high ownership in a fast-moving environment.

Travel, Physical and/or Government-Mandated Requirements

• Travel may be required to Voyager facilities, operational sites, and partner locations.
• Participation in security exercises, incident response, or time-sensitive remediation activities may occasionally be required outside normal business hours.
• This position requires access to information governed by U.S. export-control laws and may require access to government-controlled systems or data.

The good faith base salary rangefor this role is $125,000-$165,000 at the time of this posting. Where you fall within the range depends on your experience, skills, and location. This range reflects base salary only and does not include benefits or bonus/incentive. This range may be adjusted in the future.

Voyager offers a highly competitive total compensation package designed to support the well-being, growth, and success of our employees. Employees benefit from a flexible and comprehensive rewards program that supports both professional and personal well-being.

• Flexible Time Off (FTO), empowering employees to take the time they need to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families, with a significant portion of premiums covered by the company and many benefits paid at 100% for employees
• Flexible, affordable gym memberships with 12,700+ options nationwide, including 24 Hour Fitness, EoS Fitness, Crunch Fitness, Anytime Fitness, Blink Fitness, Chuze Fitness, and more! No long-term contracts and FREE on-demand workout videos before you enroll
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 50% company match on contributions up to 8%, supporting long-term financial security
• Company wellness programs that support physical and mental well-being
• Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources
• The opportunity to work alongside a highly talented team in an innovative, mission-driven environment

Voyager is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Parts 120–130) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730–774), applicants for this position must be a U.S. Person: a US Citizen, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., or a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3). Applicants must be eligible to obtain any required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

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