Offensive Cyber Capabilities Developer

1 month ago

Laurel MD, United States Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) Full time
Description

Are you excited by the prospect of developing exploits and creating sophisticated cyber tools?

 

Do you love delivering new capabilities that are deployed in the real world?

 

If so, we want you to join our group of offensive cyber experts We seek tenacious self-starters who will develop their technical skills in service of inventive cyber capabilities and novel reverse engineering and exploitation techniques. We work in a dynamic, mission driven environment that has real world impact. Our work environment provides many opportunities to collaborate, and in our culture, we celebrate curiosity, continuous improvement, and diversity of thought.

 

As a member of our team, you will...

  • Develop exploits for embedded systems based on reverse engineering and vulnerability research
  • Develop code and tools to leverage discovered vulnerabilities
  • Modify existing device firmware to perform additional effects or to communicate in alternative ways
  • Operationalize proof-of-concept code by thoroughly testing, documenting, and integrating with sponsor systems
  • Propose promising ideas for internal and external funding opportunities
  • Share and enhance knowledge by clearly articulating ideas through papers and presentations to government decision makers, team members, and senior management

Qualifications

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

  • Possess a Bachelor's in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or other degree relevant to the duties as described above
  • Understand operating system fundamentals and internals, exploitation techniques, and mitigations
  • Have at least 1 year of relevant experience
  • Have development experience in low-level languages such as assembly or C/C++
  • Have experience using software or hardware debuggers to debug complex problems
  • Are an outstanding communicator in both written and verbal forms
  • Are able to acquire an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately acquire 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...

  • Have a Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
  • Have 5+ years of experience reverse engineering or developing offensive cyber capabilities
  • Enjoy prototyping hardware and systems with embedded microcontrollers
  • Have a depth of experience reverse engineering code from a variety of processor architectures
  • Have a working knowledge of radiofrequency (RF) concepts, and development experience with RF chips including baseband processors, WiFi/Bluetooth, or general-purpose RF integrated circuits
  • Hold an active TS/SCI security 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  .


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.

 

The referenced pay range is based on JHU APL’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level with consideration for internal parity. For salaried employees scheduled to work less than 40 hours per week, annual salary will be prorated based on the number of hours worked. APL may offer bonuses or other forms of compensation per internal policy and/or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be provided in the form of a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, locality allowance or discretionary payments for exceptional performance. APL provides eligible staff with a 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. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.


Minimum Rate

$90,000 Annually

Maximum Rate

$220,000 Annually

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