Established Cyber Engineer - Capabilities Development

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory•Laurel, MD

About The Position

Are you passionate about enhancing the cyber resilience of critical systems? Do you want the chance to push the boundaries of cyber defense? Are you excited about working with others to solve some of the nation’s toughest cyber challenges? If so, we want you to join our team at APL’s Capabilities Development Group (QCC)! We work as a multi-disciplinary team of systems, cybersecurity, and software engineers, who enable mission resilience by developing novel tools. We leverage the latest threat intelligence along with cutting-edge cybersecurity trends, techniques and technologies to achieve an operational advantage for our sponsors.

Requirements

Possess a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics or a Cybersecurity-related field
Possess 2+ years of experience developing cyber concepts, systems, or analytics, with an understanding of systems engineering or operational planning
Have experience developing software using Java/Kotlin, Python, C#, Rust, Go, JavaScript/TypeScript, C/C++, or equivalent
Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, good organizational skills, and the ability to work in teams
Able to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a Top Secret Clearance. If selected, you will be subjected to a government security investigation, and you should meet the eligibility requirements for access to classified information up to the Top Secret level. Eligibility requirements include US citizenship

Nice To Haves

Possess a Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics or a Cybersecurity-related field
Can apply software development skills to different domains and subject matters
Have knowledge of AI/ML, Agentic AI, and/or AI-enabled cyber methodologies
Have experience in DevSecOps, and/or network security and systems integration
Have experience with Department of Defense and/or Intelligence Community cyber operations/mission forces
Have experience in conducting research, development, and testing of cyber capabilities
Have experience in the development of related documents that define processes, solutions, requirements, and specifications for government agencies (military, federal departments/agencies, state, and local) and public organizations to collaborate and achieve greater cybersecurity
Hold an active Secret or Top Secret security clearance and can ultimately obtain TS/SCI level clearance.

Responsibilities

Be mentored by top experts to learn the art and science of developing cyber capabilities
Work with sponsors and end users in defense or intelligence organizations to understand their operational needs and identify requirements
Build mission-aligned capabilities
Develop novel approaches to solving cybersecurity challenges in operational environments
Explore promising new research areas and seek ways to apply ideas to today’s problems
Share approaches and methods with others team members, APL management, and government decision makers