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Cyber Systems Engineer/Analyst
The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Labor - Laurel, MD
posted about 2 months ago
About the position
The Cyber Operations Systems Engineer/Analyst role at APL involves designing and integrating systems to support operations, particularly in the context of cyber operations. The position requires a deep understanding of operational concepts and systems engineering principles to address complex challenges faced by U.S. government agencies and military organizations. The role emphasizes collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams to develop effective systems that meet operational needs, while also mentoring junior team members and guiding them through the systems engineering lifecycle.
Responsibilities
- Understand multiple layers of operational concepts and apply that knowledge to improve capabilities throughout the systems engineering lifecycle.
- Ensure that cyber operations systems are designed and developed effectively and orderly.
- Work with government stakeholders to ensure systems meet their operational needs while communicating technical risks.
- Collaborate with operational stakeholders to document their needs and translate them into well-defined requirements and architecture.
- Lead efforts to design and develop systems to support cyber operations by collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams.
- Ensure systems being built meet operational needs by incorporating industry-accepted methodologies in testing and evaluation.
- Mentor and guide fellow team members to develop future leaders and technical experts.
Requirements
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Bachelor's degree in a science, mathematics, engineering, psychology, or cybersecurity related field, or another Bachelor's degree with 2 years of relevant military or government experience.
- 5+ years of experience developing concepts, systems, or analytics with an understanding of systems engineering or operational planning techniques.
- Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, and good organizational skills.
- Experience with DoD and/or IC cyber operations/mission forces.
- Active Top Secret level security clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI Poly clearance.
Nice-to-haves
- Master's degree in engineering, science, or a related discipline.
- 10+ years of experience in the design, development, and deployment of complex systems or analytics focused on full spectrum cyber operations.
- Experience in conducting research, development, and testing of offensive cyber capabilities.
- Experience in DevSecOps.
- Experience in developing documents that define processes, solutions, requirements, and specifications for government agencies.
Benefits
- Robust education assistance program
- Unparalleled retirement contributions
- Healthy work/life balance
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, and training and development.
