Junior Cyber Engineer – Mentored in Cyber Defense

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab; Laurel (MD); Sur place; USD 85 000 - 165 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks motivated graduates to join the Capabilities Development Group (QCC) and learn how cyber capabilities are developed and applied. You will join a multi-disciplinary team of systems, cybersecurity, and software engineers tackling national security challenges.

The role emphasizes mentorship, hands-on research, and collaboration with sponsors to understand operational needs, develop mission-aligned capabilities, and contribute to novel

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics or Cybersecurity-related field.
• Internship, research, or personal project experience with software development (Java/Kotlin, Python, C#, Rust, Go, JavaScript/TypeScript, C/C++).
• Experience with concepts, systems, or analytics and understanding of systems engineering or operational planning.
• Ability to obtain Interim Secret clearance by start date with potential for Top Secret clearance.

Responsabilités

• Be mentored by experts to learn the art and science of cyber capability development.
• Work with sponsors and end users to identify 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 members, management, and government decision makers.

Connaissances

Java/Kotlin

Python

C#

Rust

Go

JavaScript/TypeScript

C/C++

Formation

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/CE/Math/Cybersecurity

Description du poste

Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks motivated graduates to join the Capabilities Development Group (QCC) and learn how cyber capabilities are developed and applied. You will join a multi-disciplinary team of systems, cybersecurity, and software engineers tackling national security challenges.

The role emphasizes mentorship, hands-on research, and collaboration with sponsors to understand operational needs, develop mission-aligned capabilities, and contribute to novel