Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

San Diego, CA

Full Time

Security

Senior Manager/Supervisor

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: Must be able to obtain and maintain 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

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 $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.

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!

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 8 years (2018-2025) 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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