Director - Security

Lyten; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 207,000 - 310,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Health insurance

401K

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Lyten is seeking a Director of Security to lead Security Operations, GRC, and OT security across a multi-site manufacturing enterprise. You will build and scale an AI-assisted SOC and protect Lyten's IP.

You will define the security roadmap, oversee IAM, MFA, PAM, and data loss prevention, and partner with partners to ensure compliance with CMMC, SOC 2, and ITAR requirements while growing a dedicated security team.

Qualifications

• Doctorate or Master’s with leadership experience in security.
• Hands‑on Security Operations, incident response, and GRC experience.
• Experience securing OT/manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with CMMC, SOC 2, ITAR/export controls.
• Ability to scale a program from foundation to full team.

Responsibilities

• Establish and run Security Operations / SOC with IAM staff and partners.
• Select and operate SIEM, EDR, and vulnerability management tooling.
• Define AI-assisted SOC capability to improve detection and productivity.
• Secure MES/SCADA networks and apply ISO/IEC 62443 zoning and segmentation.
• Own GRC program including CMMC, SOC 2, ITAR, and compliance audits.
• Define IP/data protection guardrails for AI adoption.
• Build multi-year security roadmap and grow the security team.

Skills

Security operations

GRC

OT security

IAM / MFA / PAM

IP protection

AI / model security

Leadership

Education

Doctorate in related field

Master's in related field

Bachelor's in related field

Tools

SIEM

EDR

Vulnerability management

Job description

Lyten is leading an industrial revolution through Lyten 3D Graphene™, a breakthrough supermaterial unlocking a new generation of products — from lithium–sulfur batteries and energy storage systems to concrete admixtures, lightweight composites, and next-generation sensors that are revolutionizing industries. Together, these innovations are making a massive global improvement and driving real-world impact across energy, mobility, construction, and defense.

At Lyten, we believe the most meaningful careers begin with purpose — and with people who want to make a difference. We’re not just developing advanced supermaterials — we’re about to change the world as we know it, reshaping how energy is stored, how products are built, and how progress is made.

We’re entering an exciting growth phase, scaling production across the U.S. and Europe and expanding our team of engineers, scientists, and innovators.

The Director, Security owns security across Lyten’s Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) footprint. You will lead Security Operations, Governance / Risk / Compliance (GRC), and OT security; establish an AI-assisted Security Operations Center (AI-SOC); and protect Lyten’s intellectual property across a multi‑site manufacturing enterprise with active compliance obligations. Initially you will operate with a small, reskilled team and trusted partners, building toward a dedicated security organization.

Key Responsibilities

Security operations

• Establish and run Security Operations / a Security Operations Center (SOC) — initially with reskilled Identity & Access Management (IAM) staff and partners — covering detection, response, and incident management.
• Select and operate core tooling: Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), and vulnerability management.
• Stand up an AI‑assisted Security Operations Center (AI‑SOC) capability to improve detection and analyst productivity.

OT & compliance

• Secure Manufacturing Execution System (MES), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and historian systems and plant networks; apply ISA‑95 / IEC 62443 zoning and segmentation.
• Own the Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) program: Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), Service Organization Control 2 (SOC 2), and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) / export‑control readiness; policies and audits.
• Define AI / model security and Intellectual Property (IP) / Data Loss Prevention (DLP) guardrails so functions can adopt AI safely.

Identity, IP & leadership

• Oversee Identity and Access Management (IAM), least‑privilege access, Multi‑Factor Authentication (MFA), and Privileged Access Management (PAM) across sites.
• Protect battery and graphene Intellectual Property (IP) through data classification and loss‑prevention.
• Build the multi‑year security roadmap and, at scale, hire and lead a dedicated security team (including an AI‑SOC analyst).

Required Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in related field AND 7+ years of prior relevant experience OR Master’s degree in related field AND 9+ years of prior relevant experience OR Bachelor’s degree in related field AND 11+ years of prior relevant experience including 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Hands‑on Security Operations, incident response, and Governance / Risk / Compliance (GRC) experience.
• Experience securing Operational Technology (OT) / manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with compliance regimes relevant to defense / manufacturing: Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), Service Organization Control 2 (SOC 2), and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) / export control.
• Ability to operate fractionally and scale a program from foundation to a full team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), or equivalent.
• Artificial Intelligence (AI) / model‑security and data‑privacy experience.
• Multi‑national, multi‑site security leadership (United States and European Union).
• Experience in a high‑growth manufacturing or hardware company.

Compensations Range:

The expected base salary range for this position is between

$206,600.00 - $309,800.00

The level of pay within the range will depend on a variety of job‑related factors that may include location, relevant prior experience and/or education, or particular skills and expertise.

In addition to base pay this position is eligible for tier based bonus and equity, healthcare, dental, vision, corporate discounts, paid holidays, PTO and sick time, 401K, employee relocation plan (if applicable)

Export/ITAR Compliance Disclosure: Certain positions within Lyten, Inc. require compliance with export control laws and, as a result, all interviewed candidates will be screened pre‑interview to determine their eligibility in light of export restrictions.

This position requires access to technology, software and other information that is subject to governmental access control restrictions, due to export controls. Employment in this position is conditioned on the continued availability of government authorization to authorize release of such items, to the extent required, including without limitation an export license, or other documentation required to establish authorization to receive access to such items. Company may delay commencement of employment, rescind an offer of employment, terminate employment, and/or may modify job responsibilities, compensation, benefits, and/or access to Company facilities and information systems, as Company deems appropriate, in order to ensure compliance with applicable government access control restrictions.

Lyten is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled.

Principals only; third party or agency submitted candidates will not be considered.

Why Work at Lyten

At Lyten, you’ll be part of a team that’s redefining what’s possible in energy, materials, and manufacturing. We’re not just imagining the future — we’re building it today with breakthrough technologies that are changing how products are made and how industries innovate.

Our people are the heart of that mission. From world‑class scientists and engineers to creative problem‑solvers in operations, manufacturing, and commercialization, every member of the Lyten team plays a role in turning bold ideas into real‑world impact. We believe that the best work happens when you’re doing great things in the world — with people you like. Collaboration, curiosity, and a shared sense of purpose drive everything we do.

What You’ll Find at Lyten

• A mission that matters: Contribute directly to solving complex challenges in energy, mobility, and materials innovation.
• Cutting‑edge innovation: Work on technologies at the intersection of materials science, energy storage, and advanced manufacturing that strengthen energy security and local supply chains.
• Extraordinary people: Join a team of talented, friendly, and down‑to‑earth innovators who support, challenge, and inspire one another every day.
• Teamwork and culture: Experience a workplace built on trust, respect, and shared success — where collaboration fuels breakthroughs and everyone’s ideas are heard.
• Global impact: Help scale new materials and energy solutions that reinforce industrial resilience across the U.S. and Europe.
• Career growth: Be part of a fast‑moving company entering a commercial growth phase, with opportunities to lead, learn, and make your mark.
• Purpose‑driven values: Thrive in an environment that celebrates ingenuity, optimism, and meaningful progress — together.

Lyten offers the opportunity to do the most important work of your career — helping build the technologies that will power the next century of innovation.

Join us, and help transform industries, communities, and the planet with friends who share your drive to make a difference.