Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab

Sr. Cyber AI Operations Researcher

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab$105K — $290K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, AI/Machine Learning, Physics, Engineering, or other relevant technical field.
  • At least 6 years of experience leading cyber AI defense and network operation strategy.
  • Demonstrated leadership of cyber operations teams.
  • Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret clearance; must be a U.S. citizen.
  • Experience integrating full spectrum cyber AI and conventional military operations (preferred).

Responsibilities

  • Provide subject matter expertise in Cyber AI Operations and Mission Assurance.
  • Develop innovative prototype solutions for DoD and IC customer challenges.
  • Evaluate requirements for deploying cyber AI programs and tools.
  • Explore and maintain technical edge in new AI/ML research.
  • Build partnerships with scientists and engineers in the research community.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work at the forefront of AI in cyber operations.
  • Engagement with DoD and Intelligence Community clients.
  • Access to collaborative research opportunities with JHU divisions.
  • Potential for career advancement in a dynamic research environment.
Full Job Description
Description

We are seeking a project and technical leader to guide teams of engineers and software developers prototyping and operationalizing state of the art AI solutions for a variety of domains including, but not limited to, cyber operations and information operations.

The candidate should have in-depth experience with cyber AI integration, rapid and deliberate planning, historical analysis, and problem framing. Candidate will develop strategy for the integration and testing of network security and situational awareness programs/tools.

As a Sr. Cyber AI Operations Researcher you will:
  • Provide subject matter expertise in the areas of Cyber AI Operations and Mission Assurance Develop innovative, cutting-edge prototype solutions to tradecraft-driven problems for DoD and IC customers by blending latest research and industry best practices.
  • Evaluate and develop requirements to support current and planned deployment of cyber AI programs and tools
  • Explore promising new AI/ML research and maintain/gain technical edge required for projects.
  • Build partnerships with scientists and engineers across APL, the other divisions of JHU, and the wider research community


Qualifications

You will meet our minimum qualifications if you...
  • Hold a Bachelors degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, AI/Machine Learning, Physics, Engineering, or other relevant technical field.
  • Have at least 6 years of experience guiding and/or leading cyber AI defense and network operation strategy and policy.
  • Possess demonstrated leadership of teams in cyber operations.
  • Hold an Active Secret clearance and are able to obtain a Top Secret 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 will go above and beyond out minimum qualifications if you...
  • Have experience with integrating full spectrum cyber AI operations (network operations, defensive cyberspace operations, and offensive cyberspace operations) and conventional military operations (kinetic, information, and electronic warfare).
  • Have experience working with DoD and/or IC customers
  • Hold an Active Top Secret clearance.


Minimum Rate

$105,000 Annually

Maximum Rate

$290,000 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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