Cybersecurity Innovator

5 days ago

Maryland City, Maryland, United States Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced PhD-level innovator to join our team at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL). As a member of our Asymmetric Operations Sector, you will play a key role in advancing the field of cybersecurity and developing novel methods for software, hardware, and firmware reverse engineering.

Key Responsibilities
  • Reverse Engineering and Analysis: Join forces with our team to analyze and reverse engineer systems to identify and understand security vulnerabilities.
  • Research and Development: Use internal funding opportunities to shape the direction of future research and develop groundbreaking technologies to defeat advanced security techniques.
  • Knowledge Sharing: Circulate knowledge by articulating ideas clearly through papers and presentations to technical staff, management, and government decision makers.
  • Solution Development: Build forward-thinking solutions for prototype and operational systems.
Qualifications
  • Education: Possess a PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical degree.
  • Experience: Have experience in embedded development, reverse engineering, or hardware hacking.
  • Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently and on a team.
  • Communication Skills: Are an outstanding communicator in both written and verbal forms.
  • Security Clearance: Can achieve (or currently hold) an active Secret security clearance by the first day of employment. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.
  • Additional Requirements: Are able to obtain a TS/SCI security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Technical Leadership: Have held dynamic technical leadership roles for 5+ years.
  • Operating System Expertise: Understand the internals of major operating systems, exploitation techniques, and mitigations.
  • Assembly Language Skills: Have experience reading or writing assembly (x86/x64, Arm, PowerPC, MIPS, or others).
  • Department of Defense Experience: Have had prior interactions with the Department of Defense and/or Intelligence Community.
  • TS/SCI Clearance: Hold an active TS/SCI Clearance.
About 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. 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. 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.

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