Cybersecurity GRC Analyst: Audit & Compliance Specialist

Applied Aerospace; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Aerospace in Huntsville, AL, is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst specializing in GRC to support governance, risk, and compliance initiatives. You will maintain documentation, assist with audits, and help implement security controls across enterprise software and systems.

The role emphasizes collaboration with engineering, quality, and operations, ensuring regulatory adherence and robust risk mitigation within a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in cybersecurity, information systems, or related field.
• 2–5 years of cybersecurity, compliance, or GRC experience.
• Experience supporting audits and compliance programs.
• Working knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, DoD/CMMC).
• Experience with GRC or compliance management tools.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cybersecurity policies, procedures, and standards aligned with applicable frameworks.
• Track compliance requirements and ensure documentation is current and complete.
• Assist in implementation and monitoring of security protocols.
• Support ongoing compliance initiatives and reporting requirements.
• Prepare for and support internal and external audits.
• Coordinate audit requests and organize required documentation.
• Maintain audit artifacts and support remediation efforts.
• Assist in risk assessments and maintain risk registers.
• Support third-party and vendor risk management processes.
• Coordinate invoices, approvals, and cost tracking for cybersecurity expenditures.

Skills

GRC knowledge

Audits

Documentation

Risk assessment

Regulatory compliance

CMMC/DoD compliance

Manufacturing/regulatory context

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or related field

Tools

GRC software

Job description

Applied Aerospace in Huntsville, AL, is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst specializing in GRC to support governance, risk, and compliance initiatives. You will maintain documentation, assist with audits, and help implement security controls across enterprise software and systems.

The role emphasizes collaboration with engineering, quality, and operations, ensuring regulatory adherence and robust risk mitigation within a manufacturing environment.