Information Security Analyst

Job ID : 5477

Date Posted : November 19, 2025

The Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) is seeking an Information Security (Infosec) Analyst with a focus on email security, threat analysis, and Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) compliance. In this role, you will support the identification, analysis, and response to threats, helping to protect the organization from phishing, malware, and advanced persistent threats, while ensuring alignment with the CMMC requirements. You'll work closely with Senior Analysts to monitor secure email gateways, investigate alerts, enhance detection and response strategies, and contribute to CMMC compliance efforts. This includes documenting security processes and maintaining evidence for CMMC audits. This is an entry-level position ideal for recent graduates or professionals with foundational knowledge in cybersecurity and an interest in DoD compliance frameworks.

Key Responsibilities :

• Monitors security events and alerts from various sources, including SIEM, IDS / IPS, firewalls, honeypots, email filter, and EDR systems
• Maintains and updates anti-phishing training and awareness campaigns
• Contributes to and maintains CMMC efforts
• Investigates and triages phishing reports and suspicious email incidents submitted by users
• Assists in tuning policies and rules for IDS / IPS, email filtering, and sandboxing technologies to reduce false positives and enhance threat detection
• Documents and escalates complex threats to Senior Analysts when needed
• Sandboxes email and software files, and creates comprehensive reports and metrics
• Stays current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and security technologies through continuous learning and research
• Assists the Senior Analysts with threat hunting, vulnerability assessments, security audits, and penetration testing

Required Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications

Salary commensurate based on education and relevant experience

This range serves as a general guideline and may vary based on factors such as role, level, location, market conditions, and individual qualifications, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The range displayed in the job advertisement reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries across all US locations. Specific salary details for a candidate's preferred location can be provided by the recruiter or HR manager during the hiring process.

Why Join SDL?

SDL delivers advanced multi-domain solutions to protect national security and enable scientific discovery. Our expertise in satellites, sensors and instruments, ground systems and data processing, and autonomous systems plays a critical role in missions supporting NASA and the Department of Defense. Join our team of engineers, scientists, technicians, and business professionals in our seventh decade of delivering mission success.

At SDL, we strive to uphold a culture of respect, collaboration, empowerment, and accountability. We listen with open minds, seek to understand diverse perspectives, and engage in thoughtful dialogue. We work together by sharing knowledge, involving others, and offering support. We trust and empower our team members to take ownership, act with integrity, and be accountable. Above all, we deliver on our commitments to each other and to our mission partners.

The application window for this position is expected to remain open for approximately 14 days. However, it may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. We encourage interested candidates to submit their applications promptly.

For questions, assistance, or accommodation with the application process or the DoD SkillBridge program, please contact employment@sdl.usu.edu.