Senior Network Architect – Secure, Classified Networking

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

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory seeks a network-focused engineer to design and enhance secure, large-scale data networking solutions in support of national security initiatives. The role emphasizes hands-on problem solving in networked systems and collaboration across multi-organizational teams.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s in a technical field and at least five years in data networking with strong TCP/IP fundamentals, plus travel willingness and eligibility for an Interim Top

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/EE or related technical discipline.
• At least five years of data networking experience and IP standards.
• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, UDP, routing, switching, IPv4/IPv6, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS).
• Experience debugging networked systems with tools like tcpdump, Wireshark, netstat, or ss.
• Willingness to travel and ability to obtain Interim Top Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Skills

Networking basics

TCP/IP

DNS

Wireshark

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/EE or related field

Tools

tcpdump

Wireshark

netstat

ss

Job description

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory seeks a network-focused engineer to design and enhance secure, large-scale data networking solutions in support of national security initiatives. The role emphasizes hands-on problem solving in networked systems and collaboration across multi-organizational teams.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s in a technical field and at least five years in data networking with strong TCP/IP fundamentals, plus travel willingness and eligibility for an Interim Top