Senior System Security Engineer – Lead Secure 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 (APL) is seeking a Senior Systems Security Engineer to provide technical leadership across the full system development lifecycle.

You will lead technical projects, guide interdisciplinary teams, collaborate with government stakeholders, and design secure, resilient systems while identifying opportunities for funding.

This role requires a strong security background, excellent communication, and willingness to travel up to 20%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mathematics, Cybersecurity, Computer Information Systems Security or related field
• Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mathematics, Cybersecurity, Computer Information Systems Security or related field

Responsibilities

• Lead technical projects and apply knowledge of systems engineering and analysis to deliver projects meeting sponsor needs
• Lead interdisciplinary teams to design and engineer resilient, cutting-edge solutions
• Work with government stakeholders to ensure systems meet operational needs and communicate technical risk
• Lead efforts to design and develop systems to meet operational requirements
• Contribute to innovation by identifying funding opportunities

Skills

Technical leadership

System engineering

Cybersecurity

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/EE/SE/Math/Cybersecurity

Master's or PhD in related field

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is seeking a Senior Systems Security Engineer to provide technical leadership across the full system development lifecycle.

You will lead technical projects, guide interdisciplinary teams, collaborate with government stakeholders, and design secure, resilient systems while identifying opportunities for funding.

This role requires a strong security background, excellent communication, and willingness to travel up to 20%.