Senior Security Engineer - ConMon

G2 Ops, Inc. • San Diego, CA

45d • $120,000 - $150,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

G2 Ops supports mission-critical defense and technology initiatives by solving complex operational and engineering challenges. We are seeking a motivated, collaborative Senior Security Engineer to support Continuous Monitoring (ConMon) efforts across Navy acquisition programs. In this role, you’ll contribute to technical cybersecurity assessment and oversight by reviewing program cyber posture, identifying meaningful cybersecurity risks and monitoring gaps, recognizing recurring trends across programs, and helping drive technically sound remediation while working alongside a team that values innovation, technical excellence, and continuous growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of relevant cybersecurity experience, including specialized information systems security experience.
• Experience assessing cybersecurity posture, technical security risks, vulnerabilities, or security control effectiveness.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity continuous monitoring principles, security controls, risk assessment, and remediation activities.
• Ability to analyze technical cybersecurity information, identify meaningful risks and trends, and develop actionable recommendations.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented and customer-facing environment.
• CompTIA Security+ CE, CAP, CASP, or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Active DoD Secret security clearance (or interim) at start and ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret (TS) clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting DoD or government programs.
• Experience supporting Navy acquisition programs or similar mission-focused environments.
• Familiarity with Continuous Monitoring (ConMon) activities within DoD cybersecurity environments.
• Experience evaluating cybersecurity risks and trends across multiple systems or programs.
• Relevant advanced cybersecurity certifications or specialized training.
• Experience working in cross-functional or customer-facing environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical cybersecurity assessments supporting Continuous Monitoring (ConMon) activities across Navy acquisition programs.
• Evaluate program cybersecurity posture to identify meaningful technical risks, control weaknesses, and monitoring gaps.
• Analyze cybersecurity findings and monitoring results to distinguish significant risks from lower-priority issues and support risk-informed decision-making.
• Identify recurring cybersecurity trends, systemic issues, and common monitoring gaps across supported programs.
• Assess the technical adequacy of proposed remediation activities and provide recommendations for addressing identified cybersecurity risks.
• Track cybersecurity risks and findings to support effective remediation and continuous monitoring.
• Collaborate with program cybersecurity, engineering, and technical stakeholders to understand system risks and recommend technically sound courses of action.
• Provide technical cybersecurity insight and oversight to help programs strengthen their security posture and improve the effectiveness of continuous monitoring activities.
• Communicate technical findings, risks, trends, and recommendations clearly to technical and program stakeholders.
• Maintain a minimum of 40 continuing education hours per year in support of Cybersecurity Workforce requirements.

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