Military Cybersecurity Lead for Resilient Systems

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 Military Cyber Engineering Lead to guide multi-disciplinary teams in engineering resilient military systems with strong cyber defenses. You will work with government sponsors, shape architecture, and define robust solutions for hostile environments while aligning with program constraints.

The role requires leadership, advanced technical expertise, and the ability to navigate classified settings, with travel up to 10% and eligibility for

Qualifications

• 5+ years designing, developing, and maintaining military systems.
• Ability to obtain Interim Secret clearance by start date and TS/SCI+poly eligibility.
• Strong leadership and project management skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% and work in classified areas.
• U.S. citizenship eligibility for access to classified information.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary teams in end-to-end engineering of resilient military systems.
• Collaborate with government sponsors to identify critical challenge areas and requirements.
• Define and design robust, resilient cyber-enabled solutions for acquisitions, operations and sustainment.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Critical thinking

Travel readiness

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Computer, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Engineering models and tools

Job description

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a Military Cyber Engineering Lead to guide multi-disciplinary teams in engineering resilient military systems with strong cyber defenses. You will work with government sponsors, shape architecture, and define robust solutions for hostile environments while aligning with program constraints.

The role requires leadership, advanced technical expertise, and the ability to navigate classified settings, with travel up to 10% and eligibility for