Lead Cybersecurity Engineer

Cyber Security Engineer II

Lyntris is a defense technology company that connects sensing to action across the connected battlespace. Lyntris brings together the talents of Accelint and Vitesse teams under one mission, with each contributing deep expertise within their domain. Combining differentiated hardware, software and mission expertise, Lyntris helps customers sense threats, make sense of complex conditions and act with greater speed, precision and confidence in contested environments. Lyntris supports U.S. and allied defense organizations across every branch - including Navy, Army, Air Force, Space Force and allied partners - spanning strategic, operational and tactical missions and every domain: Space, Air, Land, Sea and Cyber. With more than 200 active defense programs, Lyntris works at every level of the mission, from national command authority to the tactical edge. Solutions are designed by operators who understand the mission, engineered for the conditions that degrade or defeat standard systems, and built on an open, modular architecture that integrates into existing programs without requiring them to start over. Lyntris moves faster than the traditional defense cycle - with integrated design, build and test capabilities in-house - and delivers systems that sustain and endure long after initial fielding.

This position requires an active U.S. national security clearance. To learn more about the security clearance process please access this link Lyntris is seeking a fast-learning Cyber Security Engineer II to provide Risk Management Framework (RMF) assessment and authorization (A&A) support for Navy-focused software solutions. Day-to-day efforts include working with highly-talented professionals and subject matter experts to design, implement, and monitor cyber security and information assurance policies for mission-critical software systems used by US Navy warfighters; additionally, provide technical guidance to the software development team throughout review, evaluation, and remediation of security scan results.

Required Qualifications:

• Currently holds an active U.S. national security clearance or be able to receive and maintain one. To learn more about the security clearance process please access this link.
• Experience with implementing and supporting cybersecurity standards to include NIST and Risk Management Framework (RMF) Assessment and Authorization (A&A) standards as identified by NIST SP 800-37 and associated documentation.
• 2-3 years Department of Navy (DoN) accreditation experience related to:
• Developing system IA documentation to support RMF accreditation through the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS), such as:
• System Categorization Forms
• Security Plans
• Hardware/Software/Information Flow Diagrams
• Security Assessment Plans (SAP)
• System Level Continuous Monitoring Plans
• Risk Assessment Reports and Plan of Action and Milestones (POAM)
• Supporting successful accreditations: ATO (Initial and Reauthorizations) and Interim Authorization to Test (IATT)
• Working with systems owners, government managers, and other stakeholders to manage cybersecurity requirements and continuously improve overall cyber posture across the program.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with continuous ATOs (cATOs)
• Experience as a Navy Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)
• Cyber Security Workforce (CSWF) Information Assurance Manager (IAM) Level 3 Certified
• Certified as a Navy Qualified Validator (NQV) - Minimum Level I

Clearance Requirements Some positions will require access to U.S. National Security information. Positions that require this access will be required to receive and maintain a U.S. government personnel security clearance (PCL). In order to qualify for this position, the candidate must be a US Citizen and either currently possess this National Security eligibility or be able to complete the investigation application process with a favorable determination and maintain that eligibility throughout their employment. To learn more about the security clearance process please access this link.

EEOC & Know Your Rights Lyntris companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, and local law. We ensure that all employment decisions, including hiring, promotion, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment, are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. For more information about your rights, please review the "Know Your Rights" poster from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).

Pay Scales & Benefits The listed pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this position for the location for which it has been posted and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Other compensation considerations may include, but are not limited to, job responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, or other applicable factors. Benefits include:

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Company Holidays
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Optional HSA and FSA
• Base and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401k Matching
• Employee Assistance Program

The pay range for this role is: 130,000 - 155,000 USD per year (San Diego, CA (FSI)) group id: 91170925