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Cyber Software Capability Lead

$145k - $170k
Full-time

G2 Ops, Inc.

Quick Position Facts!

  • Location: Arlington, Virginia at our G2 Ops office.
  • Work Setting: In-Office with Hybrid or Flexible Schedule Available Based on Program Requirements
  • Salary Range: $145,000 - $170,000 plus comprehensive benefits package.
  • Years of Industry Experience: 10 + years of relevant experience.
  • Security Clearance Requirement: Active DoD Secret clearance required at start, with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance after starting.

About the Role . The Cyber Software Capability Lead and  Principal Software Engineer provides technical leadership for the architecture, development, and evolution of G2 Ops' software capabilities supporting the AEGIS portfolio, including the SOFIA Cyber Analytics Platform, MONARCH, SMART, and related cybersecurity and digital engineering applications. This is a hands-on technical leadership role responsible for defining software architecture, mentoring engineers, driving technical execution, and delivering innovative software capabilities that support Department of Defense customers.

What You’ll Do

  • Lead the technical architecture, design, development, integration, deployment, and sustainment of software applications supporting the AEGIS portfolio.
  • Provide technical leadership across front-end, back-end, API, database, analytics, cloud integration, and plugin development efforts.
  • Develop software capabilities supporting cyber analytics, vulnerability assessment, reachability analysis, mission impact assessment, data visualization, digital engineering, and decision support.
  • Design scalable, maintainable, and secure software architectures that integrate engineering, cybersecurity, and operational data.
  • Evaluate and implement emerging technologies, including AI, advanced analytics, cloud services, and modern software frameworks.
  • Mentor software engineers through architecture reviews, code reviews, technical planning, and engineering best practices.
  • Collaborate with cybersecurity engineers, systems engineers, cloud architects, and customer stakeholders to define technical solutions and implementation strategies.
  • Support technical proposals, demonstrations, customer engagements, and internal research and development efforts.

What You’ll Bring

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
  • 10+ years of software development experience, including experience leading technical teams or serving as a software architect.
  • Experience developing modern web-based software applications and distributed systems.
  • Strong understanding of software architecture, APIs, databases, cloud technologies, and secure software development.
  • Experience integrating multiple data sources into scalable software solutions.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to lead technical discussions with engineers and customers.
  • Experience supporting Department of Defense or Federal Government programs is preferred.

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 - $170,000, 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.

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

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