Description
Do you enjoy analyzing state-of-the-art systems?
Do you have cyber experience with U.S. Department of Defense tactical systems and are passionate about working with groundbreaking, next-generation technologies?
Do you want to make significant contributions to improve combat system resiliency through cyber systems engineering analysis?
If so, we 're looking for someone like you to join us at APL.
We are seeking a dynamic, creative and analytical candidate to help us define, design, and assess the cyber resiliency of U.S. Navy ship systems, combat systems, and future architectures. We are looking to push the boundaries of ship and system capabilities by providing critical cyber resilient system design and analysis.
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Your contributions will help us transform data into knowledge, enabling decision-makers to make informed choices on the future direction of a system-of-systems architecture, integration and cyber evaluations for various U. S. Navy submarines and associated systems. You will join a hardworking and expert team of cyber engineers and subject matter experts in an inclusive environment that values creative collaboration and innovation.
As a Submarine Cyber Engineer, you will...
- Apply operational and analytical problem solving skills to identify cyber vulnerabilities, solutions, and mitigations for submarine systems and submarine combat systems, to inform future requirements and resiliency approaches.
- Collaborate with system developers, government, and cyber team members, through internal and external working groups, to identify, define, and design cyber-resilient solutions and procedures for U.S. Navy submarines and their systems.
- Have to opportunity to share your analysis and methodology across multiple peer working groups and organizations.
- Collaborate with system developers, Navy labs, and other University-affiliated research centers to plan and execute cyber resiliency test, ensuring cyber test scope, analysis methodology, appropriate measures of performance, and data required to execute analysis are mission-relevant and comprehensive.
- Participate in cyber test planning and execution as a subject matter expert at developer/government facilities in support of assessment of combat systems.
Qualifications
You meet our minimum qualifications for this position if you...
- Possess a BS degree in Cyber Security, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field, are Submarine Warfare qualified, and have extensive relevant experience with detailed operational employment of submarines and their systems.
- Have 5+ years of experience in offensive or defensive cyber operations.
- Are passionate about applying cyber experience, operational experience, and analytical skills in an innovative and collaborative environment.
- Have strong interpersonal skills and are skilled at developing relationships across organizational teams.
- Have excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Are proficient at multi-tasking, prioritizing assignments, communicating progress and meeting deadlines.
- Are willing to travel occasionally to participate in system test, delivery, and integration tests at sponsor or customer sites.
- Are able to obtain a Top Secret security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a TS/SCI 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.
You 'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you...
- Possess a MS degree in Cyber Security, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, or equivalent.
- Have 10+ years of experience leading a technical team in offensive or defensive cyber operations.
- Have previous experience with development of U.S. Navy ships and systems.
- Have an active Top Secret level 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.
About Us
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.