AI-Driven Offensive Cyber Capabilities Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits including education assistance

Robust retirement contributions

Work/Life balance

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab in Laurel, Maryland is seeking professionals passionate about building AI-enabled capabilities in cybersecurity. The role focuses on reverse engineering and vulnerability research, requiring collaboration with multi-disciplinary experts.

Ideal candidates will have strong AI systems development experience, software debugging skills, and proficiency in programming. A commitment to solving complex cyber challenges is essential, alongside the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity and reverse engineering.
• Experience with dynamic technical leadership and mentoring.
• Knowledge of advanced vulnerability discovery tools.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Agentic AI system development

Software debugging

Programming languages proficiency

Unix/Linux systems

Solving puzzles

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Ghidra

Claude Code

Gemini

Codex

Copilot

Job description

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab in Laurel, Maryland is seeking professionals passionate about building AI-enabled capabilities in cybersecurity. The role focuses on reverse engineering and vulnerability research, requiring collaboration with multi-disciplinary experts.

Ideal candidates will have strong AI systems development experience, software debugging skills, and proficiency in programming. A commitment to solving complex cyber challenges is essential, alongside the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment.