Cybersecurity Engineer

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory•Laurel, MD

22d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a cybersecurity engineer to join our Human-Machine Engineering team at APL. This role focuses on securely prototyping and implementing complex systems in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. The multi-disciplinary team works on end-to-end human systems and performance engineering to develop solutions that bridge gaps in human-machine warfighting teams in information-dense, high-stakes environments, revolutionizing and operationalizing warfighter-augmenting capabilities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Science, or similar.
3+ years of experience supporting cybersecurity for DoD or Intelligence Community (IC) systems, applications, or platforms.
Experience with the Risk Management Framework (RMF), including the use of authorization management tools such as eMASS or Xacta to support system accreditation.
Experience with scripting, programming, and general software development (e.g., Python, C++, JavaScript, React, or similar).
Experience with DevSecOps tools (e.g., GitLab, Jira, Confluence) to support code management, collaboration, security automation, and delivery.
A passion for collaborative problem-solving and innovative, mission-driven technology development.
Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across engineering, research, and operations.
Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and their security considerations.
Experience designing, deploying, and securing systems in AWS or similar cloud environments supporting government or mission-critical workloads.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Possess a Top Secret clearance and are able to obtain a TS/SCI security clearance.
U.S. citizenship.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a security-related field (e.g., Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Computer Science with a security focus).
Experience applying Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) to harden systems and applications.
Experience with cloud-native technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure, or similar) and modern software development practices.
Experience with modern DevSecOps practices and Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.
Experience with containerization technologies and modern application security tools (e.g., Trivy, Semgrep, Grype).
Ability to work independently and in team environments to evaluate and integrate emerging technologies into secure operational environments.
Experience conducting stakeholder interviews to support security requirements development and security assessment activities.
Familiarity with Human-Machine Engineering, psychology, human factors, or similar, in industry, DoD, or academia.

Responsibilities

Support the identification of technical challenges and contribute to solutions that advance Human-Machine Engineering prototypes.
Contribute to the team's cybersecurity initiatives by collaborating with software engineering, security, and IT teams.
Provide cybersecurity guidance to software development teams to help balance rapid delivery and security.
Help build advanced infrastructure to support our long-term vision of effective DevSecOps in both unclassified and classified computing environments.
Contribute to research and experimentation supporting secure prototyping, software development, and warfighter engagement.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve cybersecurity practices and engineering workflows.
Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies into cybersecurity-constrained environments.