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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.\nIn 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.\nWhat You’ll Do\nApply cybersecurity engineering principles throughout the system lifecycle to identify and reduce cyber risk.\nBuild and apply threat models using methodologies such as STRIDE, PASTA, attack trees, or similar approaches to identify realistic adversary attack paths.\nAnalyze complex systems, networks, software architectures, configurations, and interfaces from a cybersecurity perspective.\nIdentify vulnerabilities, attack techniques, system weaknesses, and potential mission impacts.\nEvaluate defensive technologies and mitigation approaches and translate cybersecurity findings into actionable engineering recommendations.\nAssess how cyber threats, vulnerabilities, architectures, configurations, and defensive measures may affect system and mission performance.\nCollaborate with systems engineers, software engineers, architects, and cybersecurity professionals to integrate cybersecurity considerations into engineering decisions.\nCommunicate technical findings, cyber risks, and recommended mitigations clearly to multidisciplinary engineering and customer teams.\nSupport the development of more secure and cyber-resilient Navy and DoD mission systems.\nWhat You’ll Bring\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field.\n7+ years of relevant industry experience.\nDemonstrated knowledge of cybersecurity engineering principles, system and network security, vulnerability analysis, and cyber risk management.\nExperience analyzing complex systems, networks, or software architectures from a cybersecurity perspective.\nDemonstrated 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.\nUnderstanding of common cybersecurity vulnerabilities, attack techniques, defensive technologies, and mitigation approaches.\nAbility to translate cybersecurity findings into actionable engineering recommendations.\nStrong analytical, problem-solving, written communication, and technical communication skills.\nAbility to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team.\nIAM, IAT, and/or IASAE certification/qualification in accordance with DoD 8570.01.\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience supporting DoD or government programs.\nExperience supporting Navy mission systems or similarly complex mission-critical environments.\nFamiliarity with threat-modeling methodologies such as STRIDE, PASTA, and attack trees.\nExperience evaluating system architectures, networks, software, and defensive technologies for cybersecurity risk.\nExperience working in cross-functional or customer-facing engineering environments.\nAdditional Considerations\nThis is a full-time position supporting mission-focused customer environments \nOutside employment or activities must not create conflicts of interest with company or customer responsibilities\nWhy G2 Ops? What makes someone choose one company over another? Compensation, benefits, meaningful work, flexibility, growth opportunities, culture?\nAt G2 Ops, we believe you shouldn’t have to choose.\nWe 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.\nWe 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.\nAt G2 Ops, your contributions matter to our customers’ missions and to the continued success of our team.\nCompensation & Benefits. The annual salary range for this position is $150,000 - $215,000, depending on qualifications and experience.\nG2 Ops offers a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support our employees both personally and professionally, including:\n100% company-paid insurance for medical, dental, and vision for eligible employees and family members\n100% company-paid insurance for life, short-term disability (STD), and long-term disability (LTD) for eligible employees\n401(k) plan with discretionary employer matching\n10 paid holidays\nPaid time off (PTO)\nEducational assistance\nIn addition, we provide professional development opportunities, performance recognition programs, and resources that support long-term career growth and work-life balance.\nAI at G2 Ops. At G2 Ops, we don’t just talk about AI - we actively use it to improve how we work.\nOur 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.\nWhether your role is technical or operational, you’ll have opportunities to explore how AI can enhance efficiency, innovation, and mission impact.\nWork 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.\nWe’ve built a collaborative environment where team members can learn, contribute, and grow while supporting meaningful customer missions.\nReady 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.\nWe look forward to learning more about you\nAbout G2 Ops, Inc. (G2 Ops)\nG2 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.\nG2 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.\nG2 Ops, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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