Cybersecurity Systems Engineer II with Security Clearance

Job Description

• Cybersecurity Systems Engineer II
• Full time
• Onsite / 5 days a week *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 motivated, resourceful, and solution-oriented professional who combines technical aptitude with strong organizational and interpersonal skills. The ideal candidate is comfortable working across multiple engineering disciplines, coordinating with diverse stakeholders, managing technical action items, and driving activities toward established milestones. Successful candidates demonstrate initiative, sound judgment, adaptability, and a willingness to learn new technologies and processes while contributing to the successful delivery of mission-critical Navy cybersecurity capabilities. Duties and Responsibilities
• Support the planning, coordination, and execution of systems engineering activities throughout the system lifecycle, including requirements development, architecture, design, integration, testing, fielding, and sustainment.
• Analyze, refine, decompose, and validate technical, functional, operational, and cybersecurity requirements. Identify requirements gaps, dependencies, and potential impacts to system performance, interoperability, cost, and schedule.
• Develop, review, and maintain technical documentation, including Systems Engineering Plans (SEPs), system specifications, interface documentation, engineering change requests, test procedures, and other program engineering artifacts.
• Support engineering change requests (ECRs), configuration management activities, technical reviews, and approval processes to maintain system baseline integrity and ensure compliance with established engineering standards.
• Collaborate with Government program managers, lead engineers, cybersecurity specialists, developers, test organizations, configuration management personnel, and Fleet stakeholders to coordinate technical activities and resolve engineering challenges.
• Evaluate engineering approaches, system architectures, technical dependencies, and proposed solutions. Identify risks, assess operational impacts, and develop actionable recommendations and mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate engineering activities supporting system integration, verification, validation, operational testing, installation planning, and Fleet deployment readiness.
• Track engineering activities, technical action items, schedules, milestones, and deliverables. Prepare status reports, technical assessments, briefings, and recommendations for Government leadership.
• Support the integration of cybersecurity requirements and Risk Management Framework (RMF) considerations into system design, development, testing, and sustainment activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve engineering workflows, technical documentation, requirements traceability, and cross-functional coordination. 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.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline. Relevant professional experience may be considered as a substitute, subject to contractual requirements.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in systems engineering, technical program support, cybersecurity engineering, or a related discipline.
• Working knowledge of systems engineering lifecycle processes, including requirements analysis, system design, integration, verification, validation, and sustainment.
• Experience developing, reviewing, or maintaining technical documentation, engineering artifacts, or system requirements.
• Understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals, system architectures, network technologies, and security principles.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate technical activities across multidisciplinary teams and manage competing priorities.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and written/verbal communication skills.
• Ability to independently research technical issues, evaluate alternatives, and develop recommendations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Project or equivalent scheduling tools.
• CompTIA Security+ certification.
• Active DoD Secret security clearance with ability to become TS/SCI Eligible. Desired Qualifications
• Experience supporting U.S. Navy, NAVWAR/PEO C4I, PAE MS, or other DoD acquisition programs.
• Familiarity with DoD systems engineering policies, technical review processes, and acquisition lifecycle requirements.
• Experience with engineering change management, configuration control boards, system baselines, and engineering review processes.
• Familiarity with DoD cybersecurity requirements, Risk Management Framework (RMF), NIST security controls, and Assessment and Authorization (A&A) processes.
• Experience supporting cybersecurity systems, defensive cyber operations, network defense, or enterprise security architectures.
• Familiarity with requirements traceability, interface management, system integration, and test planning.
• Familiarity with U.S. Navy ashore systems fielding processes, including the Fleet Readiness Certification Board (FRCB) process, installation planning, technical readiness assessments, and coordination of system deployment and operational acceptance activities.
• Experience with Navy engineering and program management tools such as CMPRO, RIPTIDE/SPIDER, or equivalent platforms.
• CISSP or relevant systems engineering/cybersecurity certifications. 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). Know your Rights: English Spanish 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: 115,000 - 145,000 USD per year (San Diego, CA (HDG))