National Security Network Architect & Innovator

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

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a Networking Engineering Innovator to lead design, prototyping and testing of advanced networked systems for national security. You will shape architectures for secure, resilient communications and distributed systems in collaboration with sponsors and a multidisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes strong networking fundamentals, hands-on debugging with tcpdump/Wireshark, and the ability to travel as needed.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or another related, technical discipline.
• At least five years of relevant experience in data networking and IP standards.
• A strong understanding of and experience with networking fundamentals (e.g., TCP/IP, UDP, routing, switching, IPV4/6, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS).
• Experience devising approaches and using tools to debug networked systems (e.g., tcpdump, Wireshark, netstat, ss).
• Are able to obtain an Interim Top Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a TS/SCI level clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the research, development and implementation of modernized and/or innovative networking solutions to address Government and Military challenges.
• Provide thought leadership in the areas of networked systems and application software development by teaming with colleagues to propose creative approaches and new concepts to address hard problems.
• Architect, develop, integrate, and test software-based command and control, secure communication, and networking systems in operationally-realistic environments, working closely with sponsors to ensure mission success.
• Interact with technical specialists in other fields as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Detail work in technical reports and memoranda and present work to sponsors and the technical community.

Skills

Networking fundamentals

IP standards

Troubleshooting tools

Team collaboration

Security clearance readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Tools

tcpdump

Wireshark

netstat

ss

Kubernetes

Job description

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a Networking Engineering Innovator to lead design, prototyping and testing of advanced networked systems for national security. You will shape architectures for secure, resilient communications and distributed systems in collaboration with sponsors and a multidisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes strong networking fundamentals, hands-on debugging with tcpdump/Wireshark, and the ability to travel as needed.