Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

G2 Ops, Inc; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% company-paid insurance for medical, dental, and vision

401(k) plan with employer matching

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

G2 Ops, Inc. in San Diego is hiring a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to support mission-critical DoD programs. The role involves leading cybersecurity efforts and working closely with various stakeholders to enhance system security.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in the field, a bachelor’s degree in a related discipline, and strong communication skills. A competitive salary range of $150,000 to $200,000 is offered, along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional cybersecurity engineering experience.
• Strong communication skills to brief technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• IAM Level II, IAT Level II, or IASAE Level II certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead cybersecurity engineering support for mission-critical communications systems.
• Assess cybersecurity posture and recommend remediation strategies.
• Develop and maintain cybersecurity documentation and risk management artifacts.

Skills

Cybersecurity engineering experience

Communication skills

Risk management strategies

Collaboration across teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related field

Tools

DoD RMF

Cybersecurity Policy

Job description

Quick Position Facts!

• Location: San Diego, CA at our G2 Ops office and customer site.
• Work Setting: Customer Site.
• Salary Range: $150,000 - $200,000 plus comprehensive benefits package.
• Years of Industry Experience: 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Security Clearance Requirement: Active DoD TS/SCI clearance.

About the Role

G2 Ops supports mission‑critical defense and technology initiatives by solving complex operational and engineering challenges. We are seeking a highly qualified, collaborative Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to support mission‑critical communications systems and contribute directly to national security.

In this role, you’ll provide strategic cybersecurity support to senior program and cybersecurity stakeholders within NAVWAR 5.0 and PMW 770 while helping strengthen the cybersecurity posture of mission‑critical communications systems. You will serve as a technical lead for initiatives that improve cyber strategy, techniques, and processes, and you will lead a team executing the DoD Risk Management Framework process.

What You’ll Do

• Lead cybersecurity engineering support for mission‑critical communications systems, including cyber risk visibility, mitigation planning, and mission assurance.
• Assess cybersecurity posture, vulnerabilities, and operational risks; recommend and support remediation strategies.
• Guide cybersecurity professionals supporting DoD RMF, Assessment and Authorization, and compliance activities.
• Develop and maintain cybersecurity documentation, validation, accreditation, and risk management artifacts for IT and OT systems.
• Ensure appropriate security controls protect systems, networks, digital files, and electronic infrastructure.
• Advise customer, program, and cybersecurity stakeholders on cyber policy, RMF execution, risks, impacts, and mitigation options.
• Translate complex cybersecurity findings into clear recommendations, leadership briefings, and decision‑support products.
• Partner with government stakeholders, engineering teams, system owners, and cyber team members to strengthen cyber strategy and execution.

What You’ll Bring

• 10+ years of professional cybersecurity engineering experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mathematics with a computer science concentration, or an equivalent technical discipline.
• Experience supporting cybersecurity policy, DoD RMF, Assessment and Authorization, compliance, and risk management activities.
• Experience assessing vulnerabilities, evaluating risk, and developing remediation or mitigation strategies for mission‑critical systems.
• Experience supporting cybersecurity, information assurance, and security control activities for IT and/or OT systems.
• Experience leading, mentoring, or coordinating technical teams.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to brief cyber risks and recommendations to technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Ability to collaborate across program management, cybersecurity, systems engineering, customer, and cross‑functional teams.
• IAM Level II, IAT Level II, or IASAE Level II certification in accordance with DoD 8570.01.
• The ideal candidate already possesses an active DoD Secret clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Navy, DoD, NAVWAR, PEO C4I, or similar mission‑focused government programs.
• Experience advising leadership on cybersecurity strategy, cyber risk posture, RMF execution, or mitigation planning.
• Familiarity with Navy communications systems, system‑of‑systems environments, platform integration, mission assurance, or OT cybersecurity.
• Experience leading cybersecurity improvement initiatives across strategy, process, governance, tools, or technical execution.
• Experience developing executive‑level briefings, risk summaries, accreditation artifacts, or technical decision‑support products.
• Relevant advanced cybersecurity certifications or specialized training.

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.

Compensation & Benefits

The annual salary range for this position is $150,000 – $200,000, 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.

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.

Equal Opportunity and Verification

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.

G2 Ops, Inc. participates in the E‑Verify program. Employment is contingent upon verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States.

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