Defense ISSE - DoD RMF Cybersecurity Engineer

G2 Ops, Inc; Newport (RI); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% medical, dental, vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with employer matching

10 paid holidays

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Job summary

G2 Ops, Inc. seeks an Information Systems Security Engineer to support submarine antenna communication systems and cyber defense efforts.

The role is hybrid with Newport, RI customer-site work, contributing to cybersecurity engineering, risk management, and system-wide authorization activities. Ideal candidates have a technical degree and 2+ years in security, active DoD Secret clearance (Top Secret/SCI possible after hire), RMF experience, and strong documentation and cross‑functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or management-related discipline; 2+ years of security-related experience.
• Experience with cybersecurity engineering, Information Assurance, security assessment, testing, or system authorization.
• Knowledge of DoD RMF and Assessment and Authorization processes.
• Knowledge of security controls, compliance documentation, vulnerability management, and authorization artifacts.
• Strong communication, technical documentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret/SCI clearance.
• Certification such as DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level I or IAM Level I (e.g., Security+).

Responsibilities

• Support cybersecurity and Information Assurance activities across the system lifecycle.
• Apply the DoD Risk Management Framework to assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring activities.
• Develop and maintain security plans, control evidence, traceability records, and authorization artifacts.
• Evaluate security controls and technical solutions for classified information systems.
• Identify compliance gaps, vulnerabilities, and risks, and support remediation efforts.
• Support cybersecurity testing and coordinate with engineering, program, and assessment stakeholders.
• Maintain the system’s operational security posture and communicate findings through clear, actionable documentation.

Skills

Cybersecurity engineering

Information Assurance

Security documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

DoD RMF

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical or management-related discipline

High school diploma + 4 years related experience

Tools

DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level I / IAM Level I (Security+)

Job description

G2 Ops, Inc. seeks an Information Systems Security Engineer to support submarine antenna communication systems and cyber defense efforts.

The role is hybrid with Newport, RI customer-site work, contributing to cybersecurity engineering, risk management, and system-wide authorization activities. Ideal candidates have a technical degree and 2+ years in security, active DoD Secret clearance (Top Secret/SCI possible after hire), RMF experience, and strong documentation and cross‑functional