Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

Careers at G2 Ops, Inc. Join Our Team! An empowering environment of problem solving. G2 Ops is growing. We’re looking for people with personal drive and passion who want to make a difference by solving complex problems. If you’re up for a challenge and want to do work that makes an impact while having fun, then we hope you’ll apply to join our team. Senior Cybersecurity Engineer San Diego, CA Full Time Security Experienced Share Quick Position Facts! Location: San Diego, CA at our G2 Ops office and customer site. Work Setting: Primarily Onsite. Salary Range: $150,000 - $215,000 plus comprehensive benefits package. Years of Industry Experience: 7+ years of relevant experience. Security Clearance Requirement: Must have an active DoD Secret Clearance and be able to obtain and maintain a 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 motivated, collaborative Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to support complex Navy and Department of Defense mission systems. In this role, you’ll contribute to cybersecurity engineering throughout the system lifecycle, identifying cyber risk, assessing system vulnerabilities, developing practical mitigations, and improving the cyber resiliency of mission-critical systems while working alongside a team that values innovation, technical excellence, and continuous growth. What You’ll Do Apply cybersecurity engineering principles throughout the system lifecycle to identify and reduce cyber risk. Build and apply threat models using methodologies such as STRIDE, PASTA, attack trees, or similar approaches to identify realistic adversary attack paths. Analyze complex systems, networks, software architectures, configurations, and interfaces from a cybersecurity perspective. Identify vulnerabilities, attack techniques, system weaknesses, and potential mission impacts. Evaluate defensive technologies and mitigation approaches and translate cybersecurity findings into actionable engineering recommendations. Assess how cyber threats, vulnerabilities, architectures, configurations, and defensive measures may affect system and mission performance. Collaborate with systems engineers, software engineers, architects, and cybersecurity professionals to integrate cybersecurity considerations into engineering decisions. Communicate technical findings, cyber risks, and recommended mitigations clearly to multidisciplinary engineering and customer teams. Support the development of more secure and cyber-resilient Navy and DoD mission systems. What You’ll Bring Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field. 7+ years of relevant industry experience. Demonstrated knowledge of cybersecurity engineering principles, system and network security, vulnerability analysis, and cyber risk management. Experience analyzing complex systems, networks, or software architectures from a cybersecurity perspective. Demonstrated hands-on experience building and applying threat models to real systems. Threat modeling capability is a foundational requirement for this position; RMF or Assessment and Authorization experience alone does not satisfy this requirement. Understanding of common cybersecurity vulnerabilities, attack techniques, defensive technologies, and mitigation approaches. Ability to translate cybersecurity findings into actionable engineering recommendations. Strong analytical, problem-solving, written communication, and technical communication skills. Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team. IAM, IAT, and/or IASAE certification/qualification in accordance with DoD 8570.01. Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting DoD or government programs. Experience supporting Navy mission systems or similarly complex mission-critical environments. Familiarity with threat-modeling methodologies such as STRIDE, PASTA, and attack trees. Experience evaluating system architectures, networks, software, and defensive technologies for cybersecurity risk. Experience working in cross-functional or customer-facing engineering 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 $150,000 - $215,000, 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 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. 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