Cyber Security Auditor

Cyber Security Auditor

Stellar Science seeks a detail-oriented Cyber Security Auditor to assess and strengthen IT infrastructure, security controls, and compliance programs in a fast-paced software development environment supporting government security standards. This on-site role is based in Albuquerque, NM.

Key Responsibilities
•    Conduct security audits, risk assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration test oversight
•    Ensure compliance with NIST, CMMC 2.0, RMF, JSIG, and related security frameworks
•    Evaluate firewalls, data protection mechanisms, and other security controls
•    Prepare audit reports with remediation recommendations
•    Analyze system logs utilizing a variety of cybersecurity tools such as Wazuh, Elastic Stack, Splunk, Graylog
•    Support cybersecurity awareness and best practices across the company

Required Qualifications
•    Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, IT, a related field, or equivalent experience
•    3+ years in IT auditing or security engineering
•    Experience with cybersecurity tools, compliance frameworks, and risk analysis
•    Strong collaboration and communication skills across engineering and cyber teams
•    Some or all certifications: CISA, CISSP, CISM, DoD 8140/8570 IAT/M Level III
•    U.S. citizen willing to undergo background investigation and perform some work at government or customer sites

Desired Skills
•    Linux/Windows infrastructure and cloud security experience (AWS/Azure)
•    Knowledge of DevSecOps and secure software development practices
•    Proactive approach to emerging threats and advanced persistent threats (APTs)