Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab

2027 PhD Graduate - Cyber Researcher - Capabilities Development

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab • $105K — $245K *
Laurel, MD 20707In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
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Qualifications

  • PhD in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or cybersecurity-related field
  • Experience developing software with languages like Java, Python, or C++
  • Experience in systems engineering or operational planning
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to obtain an Interim Secret Clearance and eventually a Top Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Explore advanced techniques for developing cyber capabilities
  • Develop innovative solutions for cybersecurity challenges
  • Collaborate with defense or intelligence organizations to assess operational needs
  • Build capabilities aligned with mission objectives
  • Investigate new research areas for practical application
  • Integrate and enhance existing open-source or commercial technologies
  • Share methods and results with team members and key stakeholders

Benefits

  • Access to cutting-edge technology and research
  • Opportunity to work with defense and intelligence organizations
  • Collaborative and innovative team environment
  • Potential for significant professional development
  • Engagement in impactful cybersecurity initiatives
Full Job Description
Description

As a member of our team you will...
  • Explore cutting-edge techniques for developing cyber capabilities
  • Develop novel approaches to solving critical cybersecurity challenges in operational environments
  • Work with sponsors and end users in defense or intelligence organizations to understand their operational needs and identify requirements.
  • Build mission-aligned capabilities
  • Explore promising new research areas and seek ways to apply ideas to today's problems
  • Integrate and extend open source or commercial capabilities to enhance cyber capability
  • Share approaches and methods with others team members, APL management, and government decision makers

Qualifications

You meet our minimum qualifications if you...
  • Have a PhD degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics or cybersecurity-related field
  • Have previous internship, research, or personal project experience developing software using Java/Kotlin, Python, C#, Rust, Go, JavaScript/TypeScript, C/C++, Rust, Golang, or equivalent
  • Have previous internship, research, or personal project experience developing concepts, systems, or analytics, with an understanding of systems engineering or operational planning
  • Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent interpersonal skills, outstanding oral and written communication skills, good organizational skills, and the ability to work in teams
  • Are able to obtain an Interim Secret Clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a Top Secret security clearance. If selected, you will be subjected to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information up to the Top Secret level. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you...
  • Have experience using web application frameworks and related knowledge base such as React, Vue.js, HTML5, CSS3, JSON/XML, jQuery, D3, SVG, RESTful web services, or (No)SQL.
  • 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.

Minimum Rate

$105,000 Annually

Maximum Rate

$245,000 Annually

About Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is a research and development organization that provides solutions to national security and scientific challenges. The laboratory was founded in 1942 and is located in Laurel, Maryland. APL is a division of the Johns Hopkins University and is a not-for-profit organization. The laboratory has expertise in a variety of areas, including space exploration, national security, and healthcare.
Learn more about Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab
Size
7,000 employees
Industry
Information Technology
Founded
1942
* Ladders Estimates

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