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Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory · 1 day ago

Cybersecurity Engineer

Laurel, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$100K/yr - $228K/yr

5+ years exp

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is dedicated to solving complex challenges in defense and security. They are seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Engineer to conduct hands-on vulnerability assessments and support early lifecycle design efforts to enhance security and resilience in U.S. Navy and Air Force systems.

EducationUniversities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop a deep, layered understanding of mission objectives, system architecture, system component functionality, and operational environments through document synthesis and SME engagement

Assess deployed systems of interest by:

Supporting hands-on cybersecurity assessments through vulnerability research, direct testing, configuration analysis, and penetration testing of hardware, software, and networks

Participating in the development and execution of test plans, data collection, and analysis of assessment results

Documenting technical findings clearly and consistently to communicate them to external organizations and stakeholders

Working within multidisciplinary and cross-organizational teams to interpret technical vulnerabilities, system findings, and prioritize mitigations or compensating engineering activities in light of mission priorities and operational constraints

Support early lifecycle design and development efforts by:

Working closely with the external organizations responsible for developing the systems of interest to understand the item being developed, its mission context, and ensure early consideration of security and resilience perspectives

Practicing technical diplomacy to facilitate the communication of ideas across technical, operational, and organizational domains

Qualification

Penetration TestingRed TeamingMalware AnalysisSystem Security EngineeringSecure System DesignSoftware DevelopmentCreative ReasoningTechnical DiplomacyTechnical Writing

Required

Possess a Bachelors in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, or a related quantitative field

Have 5+ years of hands-on experience with two or more of the following: penetration testing, red teaming, software reverse engineering, malware analysis, exploit development, system security engineering, secure system design, software development

Are able to pursue complex technical threads deeply, yet step back to keep focus on the wider mission context and constraints

Are experienced in adapting to new systems, stakeholders, and missions, using structured inquiry and creative reasoning to proactively define next steps

Have experience writing technical documents and presenting technical information to non-technical audiences

Can obtain an Interim Secret security clearance by your start date, and can ultimately obtain a Top Secret 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

Are willing and able to travel periodically to government, contractor, and/or other agency sites up to 25% of the time

Preferred

Have 8+ years of hands-on experience with three or more of the following: penetration testing, red teaming, software reverse engineering, malware analysis, exploit development, system security engineering, secure system design, software development

Are equally comfortable talking with software engineers, system architects, mission operators, and senior leadership

Have experience in assembling and leading multi-disciplinary teams, particularly drawing from different organizations with different business cultures

Have an active Top Secret clearance

Benefits

Generous benefits

Robust education assistance program

Unparalleled retirement contributions

Healthy work/life balance

Comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development

Company

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory

The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is a not-for-profit university-affiliated research center (UARC) that provides solutions to complex national security and scientific challenges with technical expertise and prototyping, research and development, and analysis.

Founded in 1942

Laurel, Maryland, USA

5001-10000 employees