National Security Networking Innovator

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

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is seeking a Networking Engineering Innovator to develop and implement advanced networked systems for national security challenges. You will join a team of engineers and scientists working on protocol implementations, secure communications, and distributed networks for government sponsors.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in a technical field, 5+ years in data networking, and the ability to obtain an Interim Top Secret

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree 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 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).
• Excellent interpersonal skills, work independently, and work in a multi-organizational team.
• Willingness and ability to travel on an as needed basis.
• Are able to obtain an Interim Top Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a TS/SCI level clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Lead the research, development and implementation of modernized and/or innovative networking solutions to address Government and Military challenges.
• Provide thought leadership in 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

Data networking

IP standards

Networking debugging tools

Team collaboration

Willingness to travel

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical discipline

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

tcpdump

Wireshark

netstat

ss

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is seeking a Networking Engineering Innovator to develop and implement advanced networked systems for national security challenges. You will join a team of engineers and scientists working on protocol implementations, secure communications, and distributed networks for government sponsors.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in a technical field, 5+ years in data networking, and the ability to obtain an Interim Top Secret