Cyber Capabilities Engineer — Innovate Defense Tools

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) Capabilities Development Group (QCC) is seeking professionals to advance cyber defense for critical systems. You will work with a multidisciplinary team of cyber and software engineers to translate threat intelligence into mission-ready capabilities, mentored by top experts, and aligned with sponsor needs in defense and intelligence contexts.

Ideal candidates bring a Bachelor’s in CS/CE/Math or cybersecurity, 2+ years in cyber

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics or a Cybersecurity-related field.
• 2+ years of experience developing cyber concepts, systems, or analytics, with an understanding of systems engineering or operational planning.
• Experience developing software using Java/Kotlin, Python, C#, Rust, Go, JavaScript/TypeScript, C/C++, or equivalent.
• Ability to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by start date and potential to obtain Top Secret clearance.
• US citizenship eligibility for access to classified information up to Top Secret.

Responsibilities

• Be mentored by top experts to learn the art and science of developing cyber capabilities.
• Work with sponsors and end users in defense or intelligence organizations to understand operational needs and identify requirements.
• Build mission-aligned capabilities.
• Develop novel approaches to solving cybersecurity challenges in operational environments.
• Explore promising new research areas and apply ideas to today's problems.
• Share approaches and methods with team members, APL management, and government decision makers.

Skills

Java/Kotlin/Python/C#/Rust/Go/Java/Ks/

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/Math or cybersecurity

Master's degree in CS/CE/Math or cybersecurity

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) Capabilities Development Group (QCC) is seeking professionals to advance cyber defense for critical systems. You will work with a multidisciplinary team of cyber and software engineers to translate threat intelligence into mission-ready capabilities, mentored by top experts, and aligned with sponsor needs in defense and intelligence contexts.

Ideal candidates bring a Bachelor’s in CS/CE/Math or cybersecurity, 2+ years in cyber