Principal Security Engineer

San Diego, CA

Full Time

Security

Experienced

Quick Position Facts!

Location: San Diego, CA at our G2 Ops office and customer site.
Work Setting: Primarily Onsite/Customer Site Support Available Based on Program Requirements
Salary Range: $145,000 - $180,000 plus comprehensive benefits package.
Years of Industry Experience: 7+ years of relevant experience.
Security Clearance Requirement: Must be able to obtain and maintain Active DoD Secret Clearance at the start of employment and be eligible to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret 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 Principal Security Engineer (ISSM) to support Continuous Monitoring efforts across Navy acquisition programs.

In this role, you’ll contribute to technical cybersecurity assessment and oversight, evaluating 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.

What You’ll Do

Oversees and manages information security program implementation within the organization or other area of responsibility.
Manages strategy, personnel, infrastructure, policy enforcement, emergency planning, security awareness, and/or other resources.
Acquire and manage the necessary resources, including leadership support, financial resources, and key security personnel, to support information technology (IT) security goals, and reduce overall organizational risk.

What You’ll Bring

Required Qualifications

7+ years of relevant cybersecurity, information systems security, cybersecurity engineering, or closely related experience, including at least 5 years of validated specialized experience in Information Systems Security Management.
Graduate degree in cybersecurity, information technology, computer science, engineering, or a related discipline.
Experience assessing cyber posture, vulnerabilities, security controls, and Continuous Monitoring capabilities.
Knowledge of DoD cybersecurity requirements, risk management, and vulnerability management.
Ability to identify cross-program cyber risks and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
Current GSLC, CISSP, CISM, CAP, or CASP certification.
Active DoD Secret clearance with eligibility to obtain and maintain Top Secret.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting DoD, Navy, or other government cybersecurity programs.
Familiarity with Continuous Monitoring, RMF, vulnerability management, and cyber risk analysis.
Experience identifying recurring risks and trends across multiple systems or programs.
Experience working in cross-functional or customer-facing 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 $145,000 - $180,000 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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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