Security Engineer (Associate - Mid Level)

G2 Ops, Inc.

  • El Segundo, CA
  • $90,000-150,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 14 days ago
  • Apply easily
​​Quick Position Facts!Location: El Segundo, CA at our customer siteWork Setting: In person, some remote opportunity, and/or flexible working hours, not a fully remote positionSalary Range: $90,000 - $150,000 plus comprehensive benefits packageYears of Industry Experience: 2+ years of relevant experienceSecurity Clearance Requirement: Must be able to obtain and maintain Active DoD Top Secret Clearance.Where you make an impact: For this opportunity, we are seeking a highly motivated, team-oriented Security Engineer. This exciting position will provide security engineering support across system design, development, and deployment, ensuring mission-critical systems are built with security and resiliency in mind. You will have the opportunity to work across the full systems engineering lifecycle, helping to define architecture, strengthen cybersecurity, and integrate modern computing technologies. This role requires strong technical, communication, and teamwork skills to deliver high-quality results for both internal teams and customer missions.What does this mean to you? We are seeking expertise in Security Engineering such as:
  • Understanding of modern computing architectures including CI/CD, microservices, cloud, and container technologies
  • Understanding of the discipline and practice of Systems Engineering throughout the system lifecycle phases of concept, development, production, use, support, and retirement
  • Experience in Systems Engineering Architecture and Design
  • Experience in Information Assurance and Cybersecurity
  • Familiarity with Cybersecurity Requirements Verification and Validation (IV&V), NIST 800-53, CNSSI 1253 RMF Analysis and Accreditation
  • Knowledge of Network Engineering, Communications Systems, and Security Test & Evaluation (ST&E)
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 is $90,000 and goes up to $150,000, 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. At 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 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 Top Secret level clearance and a Bachelor’s degree in a technical field.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 7 years (2018-2024) and has locations in Arlington, VA, Virginia Beach, VA, and San Diego, CA.G2 Ops, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity EmployerPowered by JazzHR

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