Information Systems Security Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Job summary

G2 Ops, Inc. is seeking an Information Systems Security Engineer to support cybersecurity for submarine antenna communications systems in Newport, RI. You will contribute to security engineering, assessment, testing, and authorization activities with a team focused on innovation and growth.

Role requires 3+ years of related experience, DoD RMF knowledge, and an active DoD Secret clearance with potential for Top Secret/SCI. Onsite work ~50% in Newport, RI is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or management-related discipline with 2+ years in security.
• Experience with cybersecurity engineering, information assurance, security assessment, testing, or system authorization.
• Working knowledge of RMF and assessment/authorization processes.
• Knowledge of security controls, compliance documentation, vulnerability management, and authorization artifacts.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret/SCI.

Responsibilities

• Support cybersecurity and information assurance activities across the system lifecycle.
• Apply RMF to assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring activities.
• Develop and maintain security plans, control evidence, traceability records, and authorization artifacts.
• Evaluate security controls and solutions for classified information systems.
• Identify gaps, vulnerabilities, risks, and support remediation.
• Coordinate with engineering, program, and assessment stakeholders for testing.

Skills

Security engineering

Information Assurance

RMF knowledge

Documentation

Cross-functional work

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Alternative: HS diploma + 4 years experience

Tools

RMF tooling

Job description

• Location: Newport, Rhode Island at our customer site.
• Work Setting: Hybrid & Customer Site Support based on Program Requirements
• Salary Range: $100,000- $130,000 plus comprehensive benefits package.
• Years of Industry Experience: 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Security Clearance Requirement: Must hold and maintain Active DoD Secret Clearance and be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance after hire.

About the Role

G2 Ops supports mission-critical defense and technology initiatives by solving complex operational and engineering challenges. We are seeking a motivated, collaborative Information Systems Security Engineer to support the cybersecurity and information assurance needs of submarine antenna communication systems.

In this role, you’ll contribute to cybersecurity engineering, security assessment, testing, and authorization activities while working alongside a team that values innovation, technical excellence, and continuous growth.

What You’ll Do

• 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.

What You’ll Bring

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or management-related discipline and 2+ years of security-related experience. A high school diploma or equivalent may be accepted with four additional years of relevant experience.
• Experience with cybersecurity engineering, Information Assurance, security assessment, testing, or system authorization.
• Working knowledge of the DoD Risk Management Framework 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.
• Current DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II /IAM Level I certification, such as CompTIA Security+.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Navy, DoD, or other federal government systems.
• Familiarity with RMF, classified systems, and mission-critical communications environments.
• Experience developing System Security Plans, Plans of Action and Milestones, control evidence, traceability matrices, or authorization packages.
• Experience supporting Security Control Assessors or working in customer-facing, cross-functional teams.

Additional Considerations

• Full-time position requiring approximately 50% onsite support in Newport, Rhode Island, based on program requirements.
• Outside employment or activities must not create conflicts of interest with company or customer responsibilities

Why G2 Ops?

What makes someone choose one company over another? Compensation, benefits, meaningful work, flexibility, growth opportunities, culture?

At G2 Ops, we believe you shouldn’t have to choose.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, but what truly sets us apart is our collaborative culture. Team members support mission-focused projects alongside highly skilled technical professionals across engineering, cybersecurity, operations, and program teams.

We encourage continuous learning, cross-training, and professional growth while empowering team members to contribute ideas that improve how we work and deliver value to our customers.

At G2 Ops, your contributions matter to our customers’ missions and to the continued success of our team.

Compensation & Benefits.

The annual salary range for this position is $100,000 – $130,000, depending on qualifications and experience.

G2 Ops offers a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support our employees both personally and professionally, including:

• 100% company-paid insurance for medical, dental, and vision for eligible employees and family members
• 100% company-paid insurance for life, short-term disability (STD), and long-term disability (LTD) for eligible employees
• 401(k) plan with discretionary employer matching
• 10 paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Educational assistance

In addition, we provide professional development opportunities, performance recognition programs, and resources that support long-term career growth and work-life balance.

AI at G2 Ops.

At G2 Ops, we don’t just talk about AI — we actively use it to improve how we work.

Our teams are integrating AI into engineering, cybersecurity, operations, and decision-making workflows. We continue to invest in secure AI tooling aligned with government security requirements while developing practical, mission-focused applications across the company.

Whether your role is technical or operational, you’ll have opportunities to explore how AI can enhance efficiency, innovation, and mission impact.

Work Environment.

Because we support classified and mission-critical DoD programs, many roles require onsite collaboration at G2 Ops offices and/or customer locations. Depending on program requirements, telework and flexible scheduling options may be available.

We’ve built a collaborative environment where team members can learn, contribute, and grow while supporting meaningful customer missions.

Ready to Apply?

If you’re excited about solving meaningful problems, working alongside talented teammates, and contributing to important mission-focused work, we’d love to hear from you.

We look forward to learning more about you!