AI-Driven Offensive Cyber Capabilities Architect

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 105,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous education assistance program

Unmatched retirement contributions

Healthy work/life balance

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory is seeking experts in offensive cyber to leverage AI technology in reverse engineering and vulnerability research. This role emphasizes designing AI-native architectures to tackle complex cyber challenges, with expectations for innovative thinking and collaboration.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in a computer-related field, at least 5 years of relevant experience, and proficiency with tools like Ghidra and modern AI development platforms. The position is based in Laurel, Maryland.

Generous benefits and a vibrant culture are part of the package, with salaries ranging from $105,000 to $290,000 annually.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience developing AI systems for planning, memory, and tool use.
• Active TS/SCI clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Reverse engineer mission-relevant systems and develop exploits.
• Design and implement AI systems for vulnerability research.
• Collaborate to build mission-aligned capabilities.

Skills

Agentic AI systems

Software debugging

Programming languages

Unix/Linux

Technical problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering

Tools

Ghidra

Claude Code

Gemini

Codex

Copilot

Job description

The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory is seeking experts in offensive cyber to leverage AI technology in reverse engineering and vulnerability research. This role emphasizes designing AI-native architectures to tackle complex cyber challenges, with expectations for innovative thinking and collaboration.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in a computer-related field, at least 5 years of relevant experience, and proficiency with tools like Ghidra and modern AI development platforms. The position is based in Laurel, Maryland.

Generous benefits and a vibrant culture are part of the package, with salaries ranging from $105,000 to $290,000 annually.