Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab

Cybersecurity Engineer

Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field
  • 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity for DoD or Intelligence Community systems
  • Familiarity with Risk Management Framework (RMF) and accreditation tools
  • Experience in programming/scripting (e.g., Python, C++, JavaScript)
  • Proficient with DevSecOps tools (e.g., GitLab, Jira, Confluence)
  • Strong collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
  • Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Experience securing systems in AWS or similar environments

Responsibilities

  • Support technical challenge identification and solution development for Human-Machine Engineering
  • Collaborate with software, security, and IT teams on cybersecurity initiatives
  • Provide cybersecurity guidance to software development teams
  • Build advanced infrastructure for effective DevSecOps
  • Contribute to secure prototyping and software development research
  • Improve cybersecurity practices and engineering workflows with cross-functional teams
  • Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies in cybersecurity contexts

Benefits

  • Opportunities to work in a multi-disciplinary team
  • Contributions to innovative and mission-driven technology development
  • Engagement in high-stakes environments
  • Exposure to cutting-edge cybersecurity practices and technologies
  • Opportunity for career growth and advancement in cybersecurity
Full Job Description
We are seeking cybersecurity engineer to help us securely prototype and implement complex systems in a dynamic, fast paced environment. Our multi-disciplinary team consists of algorithm developers, computer scientists, psychologists, systems engineers, and others who seek to reshape the future through end-to-end human systems and performance engineering. With us, you will develop solutions to bridge the gaps in human-machine warfighting teams in information-dense, high-stakes environments to revolutionize and operationalize warfighter-augmenting capabilities.

As a Cybersecurity Engineer you will...
  • 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

Qualifications

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


You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you...
  • Possess a Master's degree in a security-related field (e.g., Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Computer Science with a security focus)
  • Have experience applying Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) to harden systems and applications
  • Have experience with cloud-native technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure, or similar) and modern software development practices
  • Have experience with modern DevSecOps practices and Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines
  • Have experience with containerization technologies and modern application security tools (e.g., Trivy, Semgrep, Grype)
  • Have the ability to work independently and in team environments to evaluate and integrate emerging technologies into secure operational environments
  • Have experience conducting stakeholder interviews to support security requirements development and security assessment activities
  • Are familiar with Human-Machine Engineering, psychology, human factors, or similar, in industry, DoD, or academia

Minimum Rate

$85,000 Annually

Maximum Rate

$195,000 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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