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Lyntris is a defense technology company that connects sensing to action across the connected battlespace. Lyntris brings together the talents of Accelint and Vitesse teams under one mission, with each contributing deep expertise within their domain. Combining differentiated hardware, software and mission expertise, Lyntris helps customers sense threats, make sense of complex conditions and act with greater speed, precision and confidence in contested environments. Lyntris supports U.S. and allied defense organizations across every branch - including Navy, Army, Air Force, Space Force and allied partners - spanning strategic, operational and tactical missions and every domain: Space, Air, Land, Sea and Cyber. With more than 200 active defense programs, Lyntris works at every level of the mission, from national command authority to the tactical edge. Solutions are designed by operators who understand the mission, engineered for the conditions that degrade or defeat standard systems, and built on an open, modular architecture that integrates into existing programs without requiring them to start over. Lyntris moves faster than the traditional defense cycle - with integrated design, build and test capabilities in-house - and delivers systems that sustain and endure long after initial fielding. Job Description * Director of Information Technology * Full time * Onsite *This position requires an active U.S. national security clearance. To learn more about the security clearance process please access this link Duties and Responsibilities * Develop and execute the organization's IT strategy, roadmap, policies, and operating model in alignment with business objectives and DoD customer requirements. * Lead enterprise IT infrastructure, networks, cloud environments, endpoints, identity and access management, collaboration platforms, business applications, and end-user services. * Advise executive leadership on technology investments, cybersecurity risk, infrastructure requirements, IT modernization, and emerging technologies. * Establish and maintain IT governance, service management, asset management, change management, configuration management, backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity practices. * Partner with cybersecurity and compliance stakeholders to support CMMC, NIST SP 800-171, DFARS, RMF, and other applicable DoD and federal requirements. * Support protection of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), security assessments, audits, remediation activities, POA&Ms, vulnerability management, and incident response. * Manage IT budgets, technology lifecycle planning, licensing, vendors, contracts, and third-party service providers while driving cost-effective and scalable solutions. * Establish measurable IT service levels, operational metrics, documentation standards, and continuous improvement initiatives. * Lead, mentor, and develop IT personnel and foster a responsive, security-focused, service-oriented technology organization. * Collaborate with program, engineering, security, contracts, operations, and executive teams to ensure technology solutions support mission and contractual requirements. * Lead the management of the IT and DevOps teams and associated infrastructure and cloud environment such as Artemis Required Qualifications * Currently holds an active U.S. national security clearance. To learn more about the security clearance process please access this link . * 10+ years of progressive information technology experience, including significant responsibility for enterprise technology operations. * 5+ years of IT leadership or management experience with responsibility for teams, infrastructure, budgets, vendors, and technology strategy. * Demonstrated experience supporting a DoD contractor, Defense Industrial Base organization, federal contractor, or similarly regulated environment. * Strong knowledge of enterprise infrastructure, networking, cloud technologies, identity and access management, endpoint management, and cybersecurity. * Working knowledge of CMMC, NIST SP 800-171, DFARS 252.204-7012, and applicable DoD cybersecurity and compliance requirements. * Experience supporting cybersecurity assessments, audits, remediation activities, security controls, IT governance, and technology standards. * Strong vendor, contract, licensing, IT budget, and technology lifecycle management experience. * Excellent leadership and communication skills, including the ability to translate technical risks and recommendations for executive and non-technical stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience). * Master's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Business Administration, or a related discipline. * Experience leading IT operations within a growing or geographically distributed DoD contracting organization. * Experience with Microsoft 365 Government environments, Azure Government, AWS GovCloud, or comparable government-authorized cloud environments. * Experience preparing for or supporting CMMC assessments and certification activities. * Familiarity with DoD RMF, NIST SP 800-53, FedRAMP, and related federal cybersecurity frameworks. * Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, PMP, ITIL, Security+, or equivalent. 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: 175,000 - 200,000 USD per year (San Diego, CA (HDG))