Cyber Resilience Lead for National Infrastructure

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

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory in Laurel, MD seeks a senior cyber leader to develop and execute cyber resilience strategies for national security systems and critical infrastructure, partnering with DoD, IC, DOE, and state partners.

As Cyber Resilient Capability Development Lead, you will guide programs from concept to execution, manage scope, schedule and budget, and lead cross‑functional teams to deliver operational capabilities protecting utilities, manufacturing, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, cybersecurity, or related field.
• 10+ years of cybersecurity, cyber operations, intelligence, or related national security missions.
• Strong background in network security, mission analysis, vulnerability assessments, 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.

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 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.

Skills

Cyber resilience

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Communication

Cross-organizational coordination

Sponsor engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in information technology, cybersecurity, or related field

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory in Laurel, MD seeks a senior cyber leader to develop and execute cyber resilience strategies for national security systems and critical infrastructure, partnering with DoD, IC, DOE, and state partners.

As Cyber Resilient Capability Development Lead, you will guide programs from concept to execution, manage scope, schedule and budget, and lead cross‑functional teams to deliver operational capabilities protecting utilities, manufacturing, and