Security Engineer (Mid - Senior Level)

Quick Position Facts!

Location : San Diego, CA at our wonderful G2 Ops office and customer site

Work Setting : In person, some remote opportunity, and / or flexible working hours, not a fully remote position

Salary Range : Based on relevant experience, education, and certifications

8+ years : $130,000

• 10+ years : $150,000
• Please note these ranges vary depending on the specific opportunity, experience, and other factors

Security Clearance Requirement : Must be able to obtain and maintain Active DoD Secret Clearance

Where you make an impact : For this opportunity, we are seeking a highly motivated, team-oriented  Security Engineer . This exciting position will oversee and support information security program implementation across our organization and customer missions. You will help shape security strategies, enforce policies, guide personnel, plan for emergencies, and drive awareness initiatives. You will also manage resources, including leadership support, funding, and key personnel, to achieve IT security goals and reduce organizational risk.

What does this mean to you? We are seeking expertise in Security Engineering such as :

Proven ability to implement and manage information security programs within DoD environments

Experience developing and enforcing policies, incident response plans, and awareness training

Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks, compliance requirements, and risk management methodologies

Ability to analyze complex risks and recommend innovative security solutions

Relevant DoD certification(s) (e.g., IAT, IAM, IASAE, GSLC, CISSP, CISM, CAP, CASP) or ability to obtain

What makes someone choose one company over another? Pay, benefits, training, work satisfaction, culture? At G2 Ops, you can have it all.  We offer competitive pay and benefits, but what truly sets us apart is our collaborative culture.  Here, you’re never just a payroll number or a cog in the machine; you’re part of a team that ensures every member is set up for success. Our team approach allows for each member to not only provide value with their expertise but also gives them the opportunity to cross-train in other areas in which they have an interest.

Let's talk salary. The annual salary range for this position starts at $130,000 and goes up based on your qualifications. We also offer a competitive benefits package and have fringe benefits offered throughout the year. The benefits package value ranges from $13,000 for a single employee, and up to $28,000 for an employee and their family. With company standard annual performance reviews in place, plus excellence recognition awards, your performance will be rewarded and appreciated, we promise!

Embracing AI. A t G2 Ops, we don’t just talk about AI—we use it. Our recent company-wide AI usage survey shows over 75% of our team is actively engaging with AI tools, making us a leader in real-world adoption among engineering, cybersecurity, and defense firms. Led by our Director of Operations for Production, the initiative has already identified clear, actionable ways for every role—technical and operational—to harness AI effectively. From engineering automation to proposal generation and risk modeling, G2 Ops is embedding AI directly into how we work.

We’re now launching the next phase : AI playbooks, secure tooling aligned with government security protocols, and real-time support for hands-on use across all departments. At G2 Ops, you'll not only work with cutting-edge technology, you'll help define how it's applied in real mission environments.

Want to work where AI isn’t hype, but habit? Join us.

So, you want to work from home? Let's be honest, remote work is not always all it's cut out to be. At G2 Ops, we offer a flexible schedule to meet the needs of our team members and customers. Due to the classification level of the projects we support as a Defense Contractor, we cannot offer fully remote opportunities at this time.

You will have a shiny desk at our G2 Ops office, plus the opportunity to work at a military site directly with our customers (this is a good thing!). We do allow teleworking with prior approval, but supporting the DoD, you will be required to work at a government site as well.

We’ve worked hard to create a great culture where our team gets to come to a collaborative, exciting office environment, and we want you to join the fun!

Lastly, as we are working for the DoD, we are beholden to some requirements. The ideal candidate would already possess an active  DoD Secret level clearance  and  a DOD Certification (e.g., IAT, IAM, IASAE, GSLC, CISSP, CISM, CAP, CASP).

Quick Reminder , we are seeking a full-time team member; the continuation of outside employment shall not constitute a conflict with the Company’s interest, including performing work for a customer or competitor.

Congratulations, you made it all the way to the end of this job posting! We look forward to learning more about you!

Benefits

100% company-paid insurance for medical, dental, and vision for eligible employees and family members

100% company-paid insurance for life, short-term (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

Work / life balance

Family-oriented culture

Competitive salaries

About G2 Ops, Inc.

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

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