Director - Security

Lyten, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 207,000 - 310,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus & equity

Healthcare

Dental

Vision

401K

Relocation assistance

Paid holidays

PTO

Sick time

Job summary

Lyten, Inc. is seeking a Director of Security to own security across IT and OT across multi-site manufacturing. Lead Security Operations, GRC, and OT security; establish an AI-assisted SOC; and protect Lyten's IP. Start with a small team and scale to a full security organization.

Required advanced degrees with extensive security leadership experience in defense/manufacturing, OT environments, and regulatory compliance including CMMC, SOC 2, and ITAR. International expansion is involved.

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in related field with 7+ years of experience (leadership included).
• Master’s degree in related field with 9+ years of experience (3+ years in leadership).
• Bachelor’s degree in related field with 11+ years of experience (3+ years in leadership).

Responsibilities

• Establish and run Security Operations Center (SOC) with IAM staff and partners.
• Select and operate SIEM, EDR, and vulnerability management tooling.
• Stand up AI-assisted SOC to improve detection and analyst productivity.
• Secure MES, SCADA, and historian systems and plant networks per ISA-95/IEC 62443.
• Own GRC program: CMMC, SOC 2, ITAR/export-control readiness; policies and audits.
• Define AI/model security and IP/DLP guardrails for safe AI adoption.
• Oversee IAM, least-privilege, MFA, and PAM across sites.
• Protect battery and graphene IP through data classification and loss prevention.
• Build multi-year security roadmap and hire/lead a dedicated security team.

Skills

Security operations

Incident response

GRC

OT security

CMMC

SOC 2

ITAR

Leadership

Program scaling

Education

Doctorate in related field

Master's in related field

Bachelor's in related field

Tools

SIEM

EDR

Vulnerability management

IAM

MFA

PAM

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.

Role Overview

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

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Compensation and Benefits

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. Disclosures: Pay Transparency Disclosure: This compensation and benefits information is based on Lyten’s estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future. We generally do not negotiate on salary once we have made an offer. 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. New hires joining the company tend to be paid within the starting base pay range noted above, with opportunities to increase pay over time based on development of additional skills, competencies, and company‑specific knowledge.

• tier based bonus and equity
• healthcare
• dental
• vision
• corporate discounts
• paid holidays
• PTO
• 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Principal Only

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.

Company Overview

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. Founded in 2015 in Silicon Valley, California, Lyten is transforming the future of energy and materials innovation to build a stronger, more resilient world. Our breakthrough innovation, Lyten 3D Graphene™, is a brand‑new supermaterial that enables the creation of products that perform better and cost less. Lyten is rapidly scaling operations across the U.S. and Europe. Our lithium‑sulfur (Li‑S) batteries—free from nickel, manganese, cobalt, and graphite—deliver higher energy density and lighter weight while enabling a more secure, independent supply chain and a next‑generation alternative to traditional lithium‑ion chemistry. The acquisition of Northvolt’s assets in California, Poland, Sweden, and Germany has established a strong foundation for Lyten’s global energy storage growth, including Europe’s largest Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) manufacturing facility. Beyond battery systems, Lyten’s platform technology extends to high‑performance concrete admixtures, advanced composites, adhesives, and sensors, redefining material performance across industries from automotive and aerospace to construction and defense. Lyten has raised over $625 million in equity and received support from the U.S. Export‑Import Bank to provide up to $650 million in financing for international customer energy storage projects. Recognized as one of Fast Company’s “Most Innovative Energy Companies,” one of TIME’s “Top Green Technology Companies,” and a Silicon Valley Defense Group Top 100 National Security Company, Lyten is leading the next wave of high‑performance materials and energy systems that enhance energy security and supply chain resilience. Our lithium‑sulfur batteries have been selected to power Chrysler’s Halcyon Concept EV. Behind every Lyten innovation is a world‑class team of scientists, engineers, and business leaders from some of the most respected technology, energy, and manufacturing companies — all united by a shared mission to make a lasting global impact. We’re entering an exciting growth phase — expanding production, launching new products, and hiring exceptional talent across engineering, operations, manufacturing, and commercialization. If you’re ready to shape the next era of advanced materials and product innovation — while working alongside some of the brightest minds in science and engineering — join Lyten and help us build the next industrial revolution.