Security Engineer

G2 Ops, Inc.; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Job summary

G2 Ops, Inc. in Virginia Beach, VA is seeking a Security Engineer to support Cyber Ready cybersecurity and information systems security engineering efforts within DoD programs.

You will contribute to ISSE activities, system authorization, and risk management while collaborating with engineering and cybersecurity teams. The role requires active DoD Secret Clearance at start and eligibility for Top Secret clearance, with in-office work and a flexible schedule based on program requirements.

Qualifications

• ISSE activities experience.
• C4ISR security engineering exposure.
• Experience with DoD system assessment/authorization: IATOs/ATOs/ATCs.

Responsibilities

• Support information security program implementation and cybersecurity engineering activities within programs.
• Perform ISSE activities for C4ISR systems and mission environments.
• Support development, assessment, and maintenance of cybersecurity requirements across the lifecycle.
• Provide technical expertise for DoD authorization processes (IATOs, ATOs, ATCs).
• Conduct system security analysis across Unclassified, Secret, and TS/SCI.
• Assess controls, vulnerabilities, and risks; help remediation actions.
• Support RMF activities and prepare cybersecurity artifacts.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to resolve security issues and maintain posture.
• Contribute to security strategy, policies, and awareness.

Skills

ISSE activities

C4ISR security

DoD ATO/IO/ATCs

Security analysis

Risk management

Team collaboration

Clear communication

Active DoD Secret Clearance

Education

Advanced degree in Engineering/CS

Job description

• Location: Virginia Beach, VA at our G2 Ops office.
• Work Setting: In Office with Flexible Schedule Available Based on Program Requirements
• Salary Range: $85,000 - $130,000 plus comprehensive benefits package.
• Years of Industry Experience: 4 + years of relevant experience.
• Security Clearance Requirement: Must have Active DoD Secret Clearance at the start of employment and be eligible to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Clearance.

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 Security Engineer to support Cyber Ready cybersecurity and information systems security engineering efforts.

In this role, you’ll contribute to C4ISR security engineering, system authorization, and cybersecurity risk management activities while working alongside a team that values innovation, technical excellence, and continuous growth.

What You’ll Do

• Support information security program implementation and cybersecurity engineering activities within assigned programs and systems.
• Perform Information Systems Security Engineering (ISSE) activities supporting C4ISR systems and mission environments.
• Support the development, assessment, and maintenance of cybersecurity requirements throughout the system lifecycle.
• Provide technical expertise supporting Interim Authorizations to Test (IATOs), Authorizations to Operate (ATOs), Interim Authorizations to Operate, and Authorizations to Connect (ATCs) for DoD programs.
• Perform system security and network analysis across Unclassified, Secret, and TS/SCI environments.
• Assess security controls, vulnerabilities, technical risks, and compliance gaps and support development of practical remediation actions.
• Support Risk Management Framework activities and preparation of cybersecurity documentation and authorization artifacts.
• Coordinate with engineering, cybersecurity, program, and customer stakeholders to resolve security issues and maintain system security posture.
• Support security strategy, policy implementation, security awareness, planning, and other activities that reduce organizational and mission risk.
• Communicate cybersecurity risks, findings, and recommendations through clear technical documentation and stakeholder engagement.

What You’ll Bring

Required Qualifications

• Experience performing Information Systems Security Engineering (ISSE) activities.
• Experience supporting C4ISR security engineering activities.
• Experience supporting DoD system assessment and authorization activities, including IATOs, ATOs, IATTs, and ATCs.
• Experience performing system security or network security analysis in classified and unclassified environments.
• Knowledge of DoD cybersecurity, information assurance, security controls, and risk management practices.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance at the start of employment with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Administration or other related scientific or technical discipline.
• Familiarity with the DoD Risk Management Framework and cybersecurity authorization processes.
• Experience supporting security activities across multiple network classification levels, including Unclassified, Secret, and TS/SCI environments.
• Experience developing or reviewing cybersecurity documentation and system authorization artifacts.
• Experience working in cross-functional or customer-facing environments.

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 $85,000 – $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.

We look forward to learning more about you!