The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory - Laurel, MD
posted 2 months ago
The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is seeking a DevSecOps Engineer to join our Classified IT Services team. This role is pivotal in enhancing the security capabilities of our IT infrastructure, focusing on compliance and security objectives. As a DevSecOps Engineer, you will be responsible for analyzing data to improve the security posture of the Collateral Networks, identifying operational issues, and evaluating the effectiveness of current security systems. You will also establish a framework to assess and enhance existing controls and processes within the security system. In this collaborative environment, you will lead efforts for compliance in Network Access Control (802.1x) and Comply to Connect, assist with the installation and maintenance of Endpoint Security Solutions (ESS) and Trellix ePolicy Orchestrator (ePO) suite, and analyze logs to monitor authorized and unauthorized devices on the network. Your role will involve monitoring alerts for specific events associated with VPN Gateways or Firewalls, collaborating with audit analysts to ensure continuous policy enforcement, and planning CND tools administration to support diverse requirements from Security Operations and DoD compliance. Additionally, you will support the Vulnerability Management Team to ensure that the ACAS security architecture aligns with DoD regulations and other governing documents. This position offers an opportunity to work with cutting-edge cybersecurity technologies and contribute significantly to the overall security posture of APL's IT infrastructure.