Cyber Capabilities Engineer: Build Next-Gen Defense Tools

Johns Hopkins University AppliedPhysicsLaboratory; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Education assistance

Training and development

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks engineers and scientists to enhance cyber resilience of critical systems and push the boundaries of cyber defense. Join a multi-disciplinary team of systems, cybersecurity, and software engineers solving challenging national security problems.

You will build mission-aligned capabilities, mentor with top experts, and collaborate with sponsors and end users to identify operational needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/Math or cybersecurity field.
• 2+ years of experience developing cyber concepts, systems, or analytics.
• Experience with Java/Kotlin, Python, C#, Rust, Go, JavaScript/TypeScript, C/C++.
• Ability to obtain Interim Secret clearance by start date and pursue TS/SCI.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Be mentored by top experts to learn cyber capabilities.
• Work with sponsors and end users to understand operational needs and requirements.
• Build mission-aligned capabilities.
• Develop novel approaches to cybersecurity in operational environments.
• Explore new research areas and apply ideas to today’s problems.
• Share approaches with team, management, and government decision makers.

Skills

Java/Kotlin

Python

C#

Rust

Go

JavaScript/TypeScript

C/C++

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/Math/Cybersecurity

Master's degree in CS/CE/Math/Cybersecurity

Job description

Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks engineers and scientists to enhance cyber resilience of critical systems and push the boundaries of cyber defense. Join a multi-disciplinary team of systems, cybersecurity, and software engineers solving challenging national security problems.

You will build mission-aligned capabilities, mentor with top experts, and collaborate with sponsors and end users to identify operational needs.