Information Systems Security Engineer

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Quick Position Facts!

• Location: Newport, Rhode Island at our customer site.
• Work Setting: Hybrid & Customer Site Support based on Program Requirements
• Salary Range: $100,000- $130,000 plus comprehensive benefits package.
• Years of Industry Experience: 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Security Clearance Requirement: Must hold and maintain Active DoD Secret Clearance and be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance after hire.

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 Information Systems Security Engineer to support the cybersecurity and information assurance needs of submarine antenna communication systems.

In this role, you’ll contribute to cybersecurity engineering, security assessment, testing, and authorization activities while working alongside a team that values innovation, technical excellence, and continuous growth.

What You’ll Do

• Support cybersecurity and Information Assurance activities across the system lifecycle.
• Apply the DoD Risk Management Framework to assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring activities.
• Develop and maintain security plans, control evidence, traceability records, and authorization artifacts.
• Evaluate security controls and technical solutions for classified information systems.
• Identify compliance gaps, vulnerabilities, and risks, and support remediation efforts.
• Support cybersecurity testing and coordinate with engineering, program, and assessment stakeholders.
• Maintain the system’s operational security posture and communicate findings through clear, actionable documentation.

What You’ll Bring

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or management-related discipline and 2+ years of security-related experience. A high school diploma or equivalent may be accepted with four additional years of relevant experience.
• Experience with cybersecurity engineering, Information Assurance, security assessment, testing, or system authorization.
• Working knowledge of the DoD Risk Management Framework and Assessment and Authorization processes.
• Knowledge of security controls, compliance documentation, vulnerability management, and authorization artifacts.
• Strong communication, technical documentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Current DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level I or IAM Level I certification, such as CompTIA Security+.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Navy, DoD, or other federal government systems.
• Familiarity with DIACAP, classified systems, and mission-critical communications environments.
• Experience developing System Security Plans, Plans of Action and Milestones, control evidence, traceability matrices, or authorization packages.
• Experience supporting Security Control Assessors or working in customer-facing, cross-functional teams.

Additional Considerations

• Full-time position requiring approximately 50% onsite support in Newport, Rhode Island, based on program requirements.
• 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 $100,000 – $130,000, 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!

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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 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. 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.

G2 Ops, Inc. participates in the E-Verify program. Employment is contingent upon verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters E-Verify Participation and Right to Work Notices: https://www.e-verify.gov/employers/posters-and-resources

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