Cyber Resilience Lead for National Infrastructure

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

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a senior Cyber Resilient Capability Development Lead to develop and execute cyber resilience strategies that protect National Security Systems and critical infrastructure. You will lead cross‑functional teams, define objectives, and coordinate with DoD, IC, DOE and government partners.

You will guide concept development from planning to operations, perform gap analyses, evaluate tools, and present senior briefings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in information technology, cybersecurity, cyber operations, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, cyber operations, intelligence, or related national security missions.
• Strong background in network security, mission analysis, vulnerability assessments, system security gap analysis, and stakeholder engagement.
• 10+ years of experience leading technical programs or mission teams supporting DoD, IC, DOE, or other government sponsors.
• Excellent leadership, writing, briefing, and team development skills.
• Ability to explain complex concepts to sponsors and stakeholders, with knowledge of applicable government regulations and policies.
• Skilled in sponsor engagement and cross-organizational collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead cyber resilience programs from concept through execution, including scope, schedule, resources, budget, risk, compliance, and reporting.
• Collaborate with sponsors and mission partners to define objectives, success criteria, and capability roadmaps.
• Integrate offensive and defensive cyber perspectives into mission planning, vulnerability analysis, and resilience solutions.
• Lead cross-functional teams, produce and deliver senior-level executive briefings, and move capabilities from planning into operational use.
• Perform system security gap analysis, assess commercial tools for government use, and develop CONOPS and planning products for senior leaders.
• Support testing and evaluation efforts with technical teams in critical infrastructure environments.
• Engage in red teaming exercises and adversary emulation.
• Analyze requirements and architect systems.

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT / Cybersecurity / Cyber operations

Job description

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a senior Cyber Resilient Capability Development Lead to develop and execute cyber resilience strategies that protect National Security Systems and critical infrastructure. You will lead cross‑functional teams, define objectives, and coordinate with DoD, IC, DOE and government partners.

You will guide concept development from planning to operations, perform gap analyses, evaluate tools, and present senior briefings.