Job Description

Are you searching for meaningful work in developing innovative cyber capabilities that enable the U.S. to shape and prevail against the ever-evolving asymmetric threat?

Are you looking for an opportunity to develop, evaluate, and prove methods and tools for discovering and exploiting cyber key terrain?

If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL!

We care about quality design and development of cyberspace capabilities that make a real-world operational impact, and we invite you to be part of our creative and hardworking team that implements solutions to large-scale, complex problems in the cyber operations domain. We are passionate about building state-of-the-art capabilities and we strive to foster an environment of collaboration and teamwork. Our team is committed to understanding our U.S. government sponsors’ needs and developing solutions that meet those needs.

As a Cyber Test Engineer...

• Your primary responsibility will be to test and evaluate solutions for advanced cyber operations applications.
• You will analyze systems to understand system functionality and identify potential defects, vulnerabilities, and inefficiencies.
• You will automate key testing and evaluation activities, designing for scale.
• You will collaborate with operational and technical domain experts to identify gaps and develop recommendations to address these gaps.
• You will foster relationships with sponsors and end users to define requirements of the operational environment and promote the system engineering activities crucial for effective test and evaluation.

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...

• Possess a Bachelor's in software engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, math, cybersecurity, or similar. An emphasis on cybersecurity, computer networking, network operations or software engineering is preferred.
• Have 2+ years of experience with military acquisitions, military cyber operations, military cyber test and evaluation, commercial networking, virtual private networks, or data center operations.
• Are willing and able to travel on a limited basis.
• Are able to obtain an Interim Top Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a TS/SCI+poly level 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.
• Can demonstrate that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. To ensure the safety and well-being of the community, APL has established a policy requiring that all staff be vaccinated against COVID-19. All staff members must provide proof of full vaccination or have an approved medical or religious accommodation by their start date. 

You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you...

• Possess a MS in software engineering, systems engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, math, cybersecurity, or similar. An emphasis on cybersecurity, computer networking, network operations or software engineering is preferred.
• Bring substantial experience in any of the following areas: military acquisitions, military cyber operations, military cyber test and evaluation, commercial networking, virtual private networks, or data center operations.
• Are experienced in using professional software lifecycle tools such as version control, issue trackers and continuous integration tools and willing to lead teams through test and evaluation processes.
• Have an active TS/ SCI w/ poly clearance.

Why work at APL?

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation’s most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. While we are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates.

At APL, we celebrate our differences and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL’s campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities at http://www.jhuapl.edu/careers.

APL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

APL is committed to promoting an innovative environment that embraces diversity, encourages creativity, and supports inclusion of new ideas. In doing so, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact Accommodations@jhuapl.edu. Only by ensuring that everyone’s voice is heard are we empowered to be bold, do great things, and make the world a better place.

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