Airport Cybersecurity Compliance Specialist

Job Description

The Airport Cybersecurity Compliance Specialist is responsible for supporting cybersecurity governance, risk management, compliance, and assurance activities across airport technology environments. The role helps protect critical airport IT and operational technology systems from cyber threats while ensuring alignment with applicable security standards and regulatory requirements. The specialist works with IT, OT, airport operations, vendors, and security teams to identify risks and strengthen security controls. The position also supports audits, security assessments, policy development, incident preparedness, and compliance reporting.

Key Responsibilities
Monitor cybersecurity compliance across airport IT and operational technology environments.
Conduct security control assessments, risk reviews, and compliance gap analyses.
Support implementation and maintenance of cybersecurity policies, procedures, and standards.
Coordinate internal and external cybersecurity audits and regulatory assessments.
Maintain cybersecurity risk registers and track remediation activities.
Review third-party and vendor security requirements for airport technology services.
Support vulnerability management, security assessments, and remediation tracking.
Develop compliance reports, dashboards, evidence packages, and management updates.
Work with security operations teams to support investigation and response to cybersecurity incidents.
Ensure security controls are appropriately documented and regularly reviewed.
Assist with security awareness, compliance training, and cybersecurity best-practice programs.
Support business continuity, disaster recovery, and cyber incident-response exercises.
Monitor changes in cybersecurity regulations, standards, and industry requirements.