Senior Cybersecurity Compliance Specialist Odyssey Space Research

Odyssey Space Research, L.L.C.; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Odyssey Space Research in Houston or Boulder is seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Compliance Specialist to drive CMMC and regulatory compliance across projects. No security clearance is required, and you will collaborate with software developers and engineers on autonomous and human spaceflight initiatives.

You will audit information systems, prepare certification documentation, advise leadership on policy alignment, and oversee DLP implementations while providing security guidance and

Qualifications

• 10+ years of information security or information technology experience
• 5+ years of federal sector security compliance experience
• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident required
• Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree in IT, Information Science, CS, Engineering, or related field

Responsibilities

• Monitor regulatory landscape and assess applicability to Odyssey’s operations
• Advise leadership to ensure policies address compliance requirements
• Audit and assess information systems for policy compliance and risk
• Prepare and maintain documentation for certifications and audits
• Submit responses to regulatory authorities on behalf of Odyssey
• Oversee Data Loss Prevention (DLP) implementation and auditing activities
• Provide security guidance and training to system administrators and employees

Skills

CMMC 2.0

NIST SP 800-171/800-53

Zero Trust Architecture

SSP documentation

Federal contracts

Project management

Interpersonal communication

US citizenship

IT/Engineering degree

10+ years information security

5+ years federal compliance

Education

Relevant IT degree (Assoc/Bach/Master)

Job description

About the Opportunity

Odyssey is seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Compliance Specialist to play a key role in our ongoing CMMC and regulatory compliance efforts. Based in either of our offices in Houston, Texas or Boulder, Colorado, you will work alongside software developers and engineers on autonomous and human spaceflight projects, helping ensure our information systems meet the highest security standards — while also supporting the day-to‑day needs of our business staff.

No security clearance is required for this position.

For more than 20 years Odyssey has tackled complex problems by providing innovative engineering and software solutions to advance space exploration – and had fun doing it. We foster a collaborative culture with a relaxed work environment where happy employees produce exceptional outcomes. Being a part of Odyssey Space Research means being part of a team of highly skilled professionals in fields such as aerospace engineering, software, mathematics, and physics, who create innovative products and solutions to advance space exploration. Our goal is to provide you with challenging work in a fun environment. Visit us at https://www.odysseysr.com/

What you’ll do

• Monitor the regulatory landscape, assess emerging trends, and determine applicability to Odyssey’s operations
• Advise leadership to ensure corporate policies adequately address compliance requirements
• Audit and assess information systems for policy compliance and risk
• Prepare and maintain documentation required for certifications and audits
• Submit responses to regulatory authorities on behalf of the organization
• Oversee Data Loss Prevention (DLP) implementation and auditing activities
• Provide security guidance and training to system administrators and employees

Required Skills

Candidates must have hands‑on experience (not just familiarity) with:

• Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0
• NIST SP 800-171 and SP 800-53
• Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA)
• Writing and maintaining a System Security Plan (SSP)
• Supporting government sector contracts
• Project management and issue/milestone tracking
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• U.S. Citizen (or Permanent Resident) is required due to the nature of the work
• Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree in Information Technology, Information Science, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (relevant IT certifications will be considered in lieu of a degree)
• 10+ years of experience in information security or information technology
• 5+ years of experience in federal sector security compliance

Other Useful Skills (not required for every position)

• Experience with the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF)
• Knowledge of Data Loss Prevention (DLP) strategies
• Familiarity with Windows and/or Linux administration
• Exposure to software development practices
• Familiarity with Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI)
• Familiarity with ISO/IEC 27001
• Experience with Microsoft 365 governance tools (e.g., Purview)

Additional Information

Being part of Odyssey means joining a team that genuinely enjoys its work. We offer challenging problems, a supportive culture, and the chance to contribute to humanity’s future in space. If you’re ready to bring your compliance expertise to one of the most exciting fields in engineering, we’d love to hear from you.

Salary Range

$120k – $180k