Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab

Cyber Threat Analyst

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab$100K — $245K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 3-5 years of cyber and/or data science experience focused on anomaly detection.
  • Skills in EDRs, packet captures, malware analysis sandboxes, SIEM/SOAR toolsets, and scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, SQL).
  • Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends for incident response events.
  • Current Secret clearance or ability to obtain one (U.S. citizenship required).

Responsibilities

  • Correlate log sources and security tool data to hunt for APT actor activities.
  • Build detection and prevention controls based on threat intelligence.
  • Investigate incidents by analyzing logs, device images, and network traffic.
  • Support detection, capability, and procedure refinement efforts.
  • Engage in skill development through training and studying current cyber trends.

Benefits

  • Generous education assistance program.
  • Unmatched retirement contributions.
  • Healthy work/life balance.
  • Inclusive work environment that celebrates diverse perspectives.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and skill development.
Full Job Description
We are seeking a cybersecurity specialist to identify and root out sophisticated threat actors in an actively evolving threat landscape. On our Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) team, you will contribute to incident investigations, detection development, and capability improvement in a group that fosters growth and collaboration. We strive to be considered "best-in-class" in cybersecurity, so we need analysts who are passionate about excelling in their field! This role bridges traditional defense monitoring and data analytics to identify novel attacker behaviors. Ideal candidates will combine curiosity, data fluency, and familiarity with adversary tradecraft to continuously evolve our detection and response ecosystem. As a Cyber Threat Analyst you will... 37 Correlate log sources, device telemetry, and security tool data to hunt for APT actor activity and investigate indications of compromise. 37 Build detection and prevention controls based on threat reporting and observed activity. 37 Investigate incidents by identifying compromise activity through analysis of device images, artifacts, logs, and network traffic. 37 Support efforts focused on detection, capability, and procedure refinement. 37 Develop your skills through training, practice, and studying current cyber trends. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications 37 Bachelors Degree in Information Security, Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent experience that matches the required knowledge, skill and abilities. 37 3-5 years of real-world cyber and/or data science experience involving anomaly detection using EDRs, packet captures, malware analysis sandboxes, SIEM/SOAR toolsets, and scripting languages (e.g. Python, PowerShell, SQL). 37 Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends for on-call shifts and incident response events. 37 Are able to obtain Secret level security 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. Desired Qualifications 37 A Masters Degree in Computer Science, Information Security Assurance, or related field. 37 Experience with Assume Breach methodologies and investigating sophisticated attacker tradecraft in complex environments. 37 Experience with statistical analysis, data science techniques, using LLMs, or using agentic systems to identify outliers and to enhance DCO capabilities. Minimum Rate $100,000 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.
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