Cybersecurity Engineer II - DoD Systems & SIEM Expert

Accelint; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Company Holidays

HSA and FSA (optional)

Life Insurance

Short/Long Term Disability Insurance

401k Matching

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Lyntris is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer II for an on-site position in San Diego, CA. The role requires an active U.S. national security clearance and entails planning security assessments, deploying DoD cyber defenses, and integrating multiple security tools across complex environments.

Responsibilities include configuring Splunk platforms, researching vulnerabilities, and coordinating vendor activities. Bachelor's in a technical field and 5–7+ years of related experience are expected.

Qualifications

• Active U.S. security clearance required or able to obtain.
• 5–7+ years of hands-on cybersecurity and DoD/network defense experience.
• Bachelor's degree in a related technical field.
• Experience with enterprise cybersecurity technologies and architectures.
• Hands-on with Splunk Enterprise and Splunk Enterprise Security.
• Experience with IDS/IPS and firewall technologies.
• Experience with vulnerability assessment tools (Tenable Nessus/Tenable.sc).
• Experience with Wireshark and network traffic analysis.
• Experience integrating cybersecurity products across complex hardware/software environments.
• Experience with APIs, scripting, automation, or software development.
• Strong communication, analytical, and presentation skills.
• Ability to travel CONUS/OCONUS as needed.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and present national security and cybersecurity assessments and analyses.
• Design, deploy, and test cybersecurity solutions across DoD environments.
• Configure and troubleshoot Splunk, SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and vulnerability tools.
• Support CND requirements, boundary defense, remediation, and risk management.
• Integrate cybersecurity solutions across Windows, Linux, networks, and APIs.
• Conduct network analysis using Wireshark and related tools.
• Leverage automation and scripting to improve cybersecurity workflows.
• Coordinate vendor integration and fielding activities (CONUS/OCONUS).
• Collaborate with government, vendors, and engineers to resolve issues.
• Create technical docs, test procedures, and customer briefings.
• Support lifecycle from acquisition to sustainment, including FMS as needed.

Skills

Active clearance (US)

Splunk Enterprise

Splunk Enterprise Security

IDS/IPS experience

Vulnerability tools (Tenable)

Network analysis (Wireshark)

Automation & scripting

APIs integration

DoD/cyber operations

Travel (CONUS/OCONUS)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering / CS / Cybersecurity

Tools

Splunk Enterprise

Splunk Enterprise Security

Tenable Nessus/Tenable.sc

Wireshark

Job description

Lyntris is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer II for an on-site position in San Diego, CA. The role requires an active U.S. national security clearance and entails planning security assessments, deploying DoD cyber defenses, and integrating multiple security tools across complex environments.

Responsibilities include configuring Splunk platforms, researching vulnerabilities, and coordinating vendor activities. Bachelor's in a technical field and 5–7+ years of related experience are expected.