Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

G2 Ops • San Diego, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Active DoD TS/SCI Clearance.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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
• Professional development opportunities
• Performance recognition programs
• Resources that support long-term career growth and work-life balance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior