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[/company/lyntris](/company/lyntris)[Lyntris](/company/lyntris)
# Lead Cybersecurity Engineer at Lyntris

Department: Cyber

Compensation

$130,000 – $165,000/yr

**Setup**
: On-site

**Location**
: San Diego, California

**Type**
: Full-time

**Level**
: lead/mgmt

**Posted**
: Aug 14, 2026

## Description

Lyntris is hiring a full-time Lead Cybersecurity Engineer with hybrid and onsite options to provide senior technical leadership for Navy-focused software design, Risk Management Framework assessment and authorization, cybersecurity policy, compliance, and continuous accreditation. The role leads software development teams, manages cybersecurity roadmaps and stakeholder dependencies, addresses technical risks, and develops AI-assisted engineering workflows. Candidates must hold or be able to obtain an active U.S. national security clearance, have 2–3 years of Department of Navy accreditation experience, and be U.S. citizens. Preferred qualifications include continuous ATO experience, Navy ISSO experience, CSWF IAM Level 3 certification, Navy Qualified Validator certification, Kubernetes, and modern AI development tools. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, retirement matching, and other insurance and assistance programs.

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