Principal Software Engineer – Cyber Analytics

g2ops; Virginia Beach (VA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% company-paid health/dental/vision

100% life and disability insurance

401(k) with employer matching

10 paid holidays

PTO

Educational assistance

Job summary

G2 Ops seeks a Principal Software Engineer to shape the technical direction for the AEGIS portfolio and DoD missions. You will lead a portfolio of cybersecurity and digital engineering applications, overseeing SOFIA and related capabilities.

This hands-on leadership role requires turning mission needs into secure, scalable software and mentoring other engineers across cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Active DoD Secret clearance required at start; Top Secret clearance possible after starting.
• Experience leading software engineering teams or projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical direction of SOFIA, MONARCH, SMART, and related capabilities.
• Own software architecture and guide design, development, integration, and deployment.
• Provide hands-on technical leadership to the development team and set priorities.

Skills

Software architecture

Leadership

Cybersecurity

Cloud

DevSecOps

Agile

Education

Bachelor's in CS/Engineering

MS preferred

Job description

Quick Position Facts!

• Location: Virginia Beach, Virginia at our G2 Ops office.
• Work Setting: In-Office with Hybrid or Flexible Schedule Available Based on Program Requirements
• Salary Range: $140,000 - $165,000 plus comprehensive benefits package.
• Years of Industry Experience: 10 + years of relevant experience.
• Security Clearance Requirement: Active DoD Secret clearance required at start, with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance after starting.

About the Role.

As a Principal Software Engineer, you’ll shape the technical direction of software capabilities supporting the AEGIS portfolio and Department of Defense missions.

You’ll serve as the senior software engineering lead across a portfolio of cybersecurity and digital engineering applications, with primary responsibility for the continued development and evolution of the SOFIA Cyber Analytics Platform and technical oversight of MONARCH, SMART, and related capabilities.

This is a hands‑on technical leadership role for an experienced software engineer who enjoys solving complex problems, setting technical direction, and mentoring other engineers. You’ll work closely with software, cybersecurity, and systems engineers, program leadership, and customers to turn complex mission needs into secure, scalable, and maintainable software solutions.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the technical direction of SOFIA, MONARCH, SMART, and related software capabilities supporting the AEGIS portfolio.
• Own software architecture and guide the design, development, integration, deployment, and continued evolution of mission‑focused applications.
• Provide hands‑on technical leadership to the SOFIA development team, guiding technical planning, development priorities, design decisions, code quality, and engineering execution.
• Establish and promote software engineering standards and best practices across front‑end and back‑end development, APIs, databases, analytics, cloud integration, and plugin development.
• Translate user and mission needs into software architectures, technical requirements, development priorities, and executable solutions.
• Guide development of capabilities supporting cyber analytics, vulnerability and reachability analysis, mission impact assessment, data visualization, digital engineering, and decision support.
• Review software designs and source code, troubleshoot complex technical challenges, and mentor engineers through architecture reviews, code reviews, and technical planning.
• Advance modern development practices, including Agile, DevOps/DevSecOps, CI/CD, automated testing, configuration management, and secure software development.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, including AI, advanced analytics, cloud services, and modern software frameworks, and apply them where they provide meaningful value.
• Collaborate across engineering disciplines and with program leadership and customer stakeholders to support technical demonstrations, customer engagements, technical planning, proposals, and R&D efforts.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline; Master’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years of professional software engineering experience, including designing, developing, enhancing, and sustaining software applications.
• Experience serving as a Lead Software Engineer, Principal Software Engineer, Software Architect, Technical Lead, or similar technical leadership role.
• Strong programming foundation with professional development experience in one or more modern programming languages.
• Experience with modern web applications, distributed systems, APIs, databases, cloud technologies, and data‑driven software solutions.
• Strong understanding of software architecture and secure software development, with the ability to review designs and source code, troubleshoot complex issues, and provide technical direction to other engineers.
• Experience applying Agile and DevOps/DevSecOps practices, including CI/CD and modern software delivery approaches.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to lead technical discussions across multidisciplinary engineering teams, program leadership, and customer stakeholders.
• Experience supporting Department of Defense or Federal Government software development programs preferred.
• Experience with cybersecurity analytics, digital engineering, MBSE, system‑of‑systems environments, AI/advanced analytics, or mission‑focused engineering applications preferred.
• Certified Scrum Developer, Agile Developer, comparable software development certification, and/or CompTIA Security+ preferred.

Additional Considerations

• This is a full‑time position supporting mission‑focused customer environments.
• 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 $140,000 - $165,000, 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.

About G2 Ops, Inc. (G2 Ops)

G2 Ops leverages over a decade of experience integrating Systems, Cybersecurity, and Software Engineering techniques to provide solutions to a growing list of Government and private customers. We combine cutting edge tools with innovative engineering practices, data analytics, and risk algorithms that enhance visibility into complex infrastructures, optimizing resiliency in system design and operations.

G2 Ops is a woman‑owned small business led by an executive staff known for providing innovative solutions to solve our nation’s most complex engineering challenges. G2 Ops has been named to the Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest growing companies each of the last 9 years (2018-2026) and has locations in Arlington, VA, Virginia Beach, VA, and San Diego, CA.

G2 Ops, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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