Lead Network Architect for Secure C2 Systems

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory is seeking a Network Engineering Innovator to lead the development of modernized networking solutions for national challenges. You will architect and test software-based networked systems and collaborate with sponsors and multidisciplinary teams to ensure mission success.

Ideal candidates have strong networking fundamentals, 5+ years of data networking experience, and the ability to obtain interim clearance with potential TS/SCI

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field.
• 5+ years of relevant data networking/IP standards experience.
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, UDP, routing, switching, IPv4/IPv6, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS.
• Experience using tcpdump, Wireshark, netstat, ss for debugging networked systems.
• Excellent interpersonal, independent work, and multi-team collaboration skills.
• Willingness to travel as needed; ability to obtain Interim Top Secret security clearance by start date; eligibility for TS/SCI.
• Master's or PhD in related field; 10+ years of networking experience; experience with programming languages (C, C++, Python, Rust, Bash).

Responsibilities

• Lead research, development and implementation of networking solutions for Government and Military challenges.
• Provide thought leadership in networked systems and application software development.
• Architect, develop, integrate, test software-based command and control, secure communication, and networking systems.
• Collaborate with technical specialists across disciplines in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Document work in technical reports and brief sponsors and the technical community.

Skills

Networking fundamentals

Interpersonal skills

Travel willingness

Security clearance readiness

Programming (C/C++, Python, Rust, Bash

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/EE or related

Master's degree or PhD (preferred)

Tools

tcpdump

Wireshark

netstat

ss

C

C++

Python

Rust

Bash scripting

Kubernetes

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory is seeking a Network Engineering Innovator to lead the development of modernized networking solutions for national challenges. You will architect and test software-based networked systems and collaborate with sponsors and multidisciplinary teams to ensure mission success.

Ideal candidates have strong networking fundamentals, 5+ years of data networking experience, and the ability to obtain interim clearance with potential TS/SCI