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2027 Graduate - Cyber Engineer - Capabilities Development

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory · Laurel, MD · Yesterday
On-siteEngineering$85k/yrVolunteer

About the role

We work as a multi-disciplinary team of systems, cybersecurity, and software engineers, who enable mission resilience by developing novel tools. We leverage the latest threat intelligence along with cutting-edge cybersecurity trends, techniques and technologies to achieve an operational advantage for our sponsors.

Responsibilities

  • Be mentored by top experts to learn the art and science of developing cyber capabilities
  • Work with sponsors and end users in defense or intelligence organizations to understand their operational needs and identify requirements
  • Build mission-aligned capabilities
  • Develop novel approaches to solving cybersecurity challenges in operational environments
  • Explore promising new research areas and seek ways to apply ideas to today's problems
  • Share approaches and methods with others team members, APL management, and government decision makers

Requirements

  • Graduating with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics or a Cybersecurity-related field
  • Previous internship, research, or personal project experience developing software using Java/Kotlin, Python, C#, Rust, Go, JavaScript/TypeScript, C/C++, or equivalent
  • Previous internship, research, or personal project experience developing concepts, systems, or analytics, with an understanding of systems engineering or operational planning
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, good organizational skills, and the ability to work in teams
  • Able to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a Top Secret Clearance

Qualifications

  • Minimum qualifications: Graduating with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics or a Cybersecurity-related field
  • Minimum qualifications: Previous internship, research, or personal project experience developing software using Java/Kotlin, Python, C#, Rust, Go, JavaScript/TypeScript, C/C++, or equivalent
  • Minimum qualifications: Previous internship, research, or personal project experience developing concepts, systems, or analytics, with an understanding of systems engineering or operational planning
  • Minimum qualifications: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, good organizational skills, and the ability to work in teams
  • Minimum qualifications: Able to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a Top Secret Clearance

Skills

  • Software development skills in different domains and subject matters
  • Knowledge of AI/ML, Agentic AI, and/or AI-enabled cyber methodologies
  • Experience in DevSecOps, and/or network security and systems integration
  • Experience in Department of Defense and/or Intelligence Community cyber operations/mission forces
  • Experience in conducting research, development, and testing of cyber capabilities
  • 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

Benefits

  • Generous benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development
  • Comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development

Pay

Minimum Rate: $85,000 Annually
Maximum Rate: $165,000 Annually

Schedule

Full-time schedule

About Us

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 of perspectives 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 https://www.jhuapl.edu/careers.

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