DescriptionAre you skilled in customer service, problem solving and have a high attention to detail Do you desire to collaborate on groundbreaking projects Do you enjoy working with financial data Are you skilled in financial analysis, problem-solving, and have a desire to improve business operations processes If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our Financial & Business Services Group (KCB) team within the Force Projection Sector (FPS) at APL.We are seeking a Capital Financial Analyst and Software Coordinator to help us manage the Sector's capital assets and technical software portfolio. You'll be joining a hardworking team that strives to provide timely, reliable and valuable financial and business operations support and expertise to our customers. As a member of our team, you will collaborate with internal customers and play an active role in the overall financial and operational efficiency of our project portfolios.As a Capital Financial Analyst and Software Coordinator...Your primary responsibility will be to track and manage the Sector’s Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) engineering, analysis, science and software development software packages. Included in this responsibility is managing the entire lifecycle of software management, ensuring the Sector's inventory, vendor, license count and renewal dates are accurate and renewals are processed in a timely manner. You will ensure installation instructions are developed, documented and provided to the end users. In this role, you will also interface with Enterprise IT teams to ensure licenses are installed and working correctly on Enterprise license servers.You will work with the Sector finance team to develop yearly software budgets, manage and track budgets throughout the fiscal year, perform end of the year forecasts, and work with Sector leadership to produce reports on as needed basis.You will manage all aspects of the FPS capital planning, budgeting and analysis of our capital project portfolio. This includes working with the FPS technical staff members to create capital asset charge numbers, updating and maintaining the annual FPS capital plan, tracking capital commitments and expenditures, placing capital assets into service and submitting requests for approval of capital carryover. You will work with the Sector finance team and the FPS Operations Executive to develop the annual capital planning calendar, working with Enterprise business partners to align strategic capital plans, budget and forecasts. In addition, you will work closely with the FPS Space Manager to track and plan major capital renovation projects.You will support special projects relating to financial and business operations as necessary. QualificationsYou meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...Hold a Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business, or other related fieldAre a highly detail-oriented person with superior organizational skillsCan effectively work in a fast paced/high volume environmentHave a proven track record working on complex projects with the ability to effectively prioritize work and can easily and quickly adapt to changing prioritiesPossess excellent communication, interpersonal, and written and verbal communication skills with a customer-centric focusHave the ability to prioritize tasks, adjust quickly to changing priorities and the ability to accommodate time critical taskingHave the ability to come up with creative solutions, implement new ideas, and build and maintain positive working relationships with all levels of the organizationAre able to obtain Secret level security 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 will exceed our minimum qualifications if you Hold a Master’s Degree in Finance or Business.Have prior experience performing financial analysisin a government contracting environmentWhy 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 athttp://www.jhuapl.edu/careers. About UsAPL 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 . 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 Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is recruiting professionals to support a range of technical roles in Cybersecurity Engineering, including. Cybersecurity Engineer, Information Security Analyst, Network Engineer, and Lead Software Developer. All positions are in the DHS Cybersecurity Service.DHS Cybersecurity Service (DHS-CS) uses a multi-phase assessment process to qualify applicants seeking employment through the DHS-CS. Given the ever-advancing nature of cybersecurity and the ongoing need for cybersecurity talent, DHS-CS uses "Talent Pools" to pull qualified applicants (i.e., individuals who have successfully completed the multi-phase assessment process for their capability and career track/level) for consideration for these jobs. This announcement is being used to fill the Cybersecurity Engineering Talent Pool. By applying to this job announcement, you are opting to be part of the DHS-CS Talent Pool for ongoing consideration for employment for relevant open jobs and will remain eligible for consideration for up to one year from the date of completion. There are a variety of Cybersecurity Engineering opportunities across the Department, including supporting several specialized programs at the DHS Office of Strategy, Policy, and Plans (PLCY), the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), DHS Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Depending on your career level and role, DHS Cybersecurity Service employees in the Technical Career Track, with a technical capability in Cybersecurity Engineering, will generally apply their expertise to perform a range of tasks, including: Conducting software, hardware, and systems engineering to develop new and refine/enhance existing technical capabilities, ensuring full integration with security objectives, principles, and processesIdentifying and recommending methods for incorporating promising technologies to meet organizational cybersecurity requirements based on their ability to stay current on emerging technologies, and their applications to current and emerging business processes (e.g., cloud, mobile)Building practical solutions in full consideration of lifecycle of costs, acquisitions, program and projects, management, and budgetIdentifying engineering requirements for, and ensuring interoperability of, internal and external systemsAssisting DHS leaders with decision-making and actions related to design and implementation of cybersecurityResearching and evaluating current technologies to understand capabilities of required systems or networks and provide system security consultation and engineering to business owners, system owners, and developersMaintaining security process coordination within the Department's lifecycle management and governance processesApplying cybersecurity functions (e.g., encryption, access control, and identity management) to reduce exploitation opportunitiesCoordinating with systems architects and developers, as needed, to provide oversight in the development of design solutions, system security controls, and countermeasures (including designing and developing new cybersecurity tools/technologies)Conducting risk analyses, feasibility studies, and/or trade-off analyses to develop, document, and refine functional requirements and specifications and develop and maintain technical security configuration baselinesDHS plans to hire for Cybersecurity Engineering professionals in the Technical Track across a range of career levels. These DHS Cybersecurity Service employees will start at specific career levels and salaries matching their experience and expertise and may progress to higher salaries and/or career levels over time. Employees in this career track generally: Have between 5-15 years of cybersecurity work experienceRange from experienced cybersecurity professionals who apply technical expertise and independent judgement to perform cybersecurity work - to - recognized Federal cybersecurity technical authorities with uncommon technical expertise who advise on cybersecurity challenges impacting DHS and the Nation DHS Cybersecurity Service employees with a technical capability in Cybersecurity Engineering will generally apply their expertise to: Conduct software, hardware, and systems engineering to develop new and refine/enhance existing technical capabilities, ensuring full integration with security objectives, principles, and processesBuild practical solutions in full consideration of lifecycle of costs, acquisitions, program and projects, management, and budgetIdentify engineering requirements for, and ensure interoperability of, internal and external systemsDemonstrate strategic risk understanding, considering impact of security breaches or vulnerabilities in every aspect of the engineering process.Stay current on emerging technologies, and their applications to current and emerging business processes (e.g., cloud, mobile) to identify and recommend methods for incorporating promising technologies to meet organizational cybersecurity requirements. DHS Cybersecurity Service employees start at career levels and salaries matching their experience and expertise. In recruiting for this opportunity, DHS may hire employees at higher or lower career levels and associated salaries. To learn more about DHS Cybersecurity Service career tracks and levels, visit our application portal. This position is focused on Cybersecurity Engineering. DHS Cybersecurity Service jobs are structured cybersecurity specializations - called technical capabilities. To learn more about technical capabilities, visit our application portal.

Location: PAX River, MD (On-Site)USATelework: NoneClearance: Secret (US Citizenship Required)Experience: Mid- Senior LevelNumber of Openings: 4Funding Status: FundedAnnual Salary Range:$75,000 - $110,000 (Please see below for more info on salary) Software Developer SimVentions is a 100% employee-owned business and has consistently been voted one of Virginia's Best Places to Work. We are looking for an experienced level Software Developer to join our team to research, design, and develop computer and network software or specialized utility programs. Responsibilities: Perform software engineering for analysis, design, development, and test of software as part of an integrated government teamRequired Skills & Experience: 5- 10 years of experience with C++, C#, and Java Preferred Skills & Experience: Experience with software development, performing software requirements analysis, software design, software coding, software integration, and software testing in a corporate or governmental Software Development Environment Education: BS or BA degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering or Computer Engineering from an accredited college or university Clearance: A Secret Clearance is required for this position. Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. US Citizenship is required to obtain a clearance. Travel: None Benefits & Compensation: At SimVentions, we’re committed to supporting the total well-being of our employees and their families. Our benefit offerings include comprehensive health and welfare plans to serve a variety of needs. We offer: Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverageEmployee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)Competitive 401(k) programsRetirement and Financial CounselorsHealth Savings and Health Reimbursement AccountsFlexible Spending AccountsLife insurance, short- & long-term disabilityContinuing Education AssistancePaid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Paid Leave (e.g., Maternity, Paternity, Jury Duty, Bereavement, Military)Third Party Employee Assistance Program that offers emotional and lifestyle well-being services, to include free counselingSupplemental Benefit Program Compensation at SimVentions is determined by a number of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, education, training, security clearance, work location, skills, knowledge, and competencies, as well as alignment with our corporate compensation plan and contract specific requirements. The projected annual compensation range for this position is $75,000 - $110,000(USD). This estimate reflects the standard salary range for this position and is just one component of the total compensation package that SimVentions offers. Why Work for SimVentions SimVentions is about more than just being a place to work with other growth-orientated technically exceptional experts. It’s also a fun place to work. Our family-friendly atmosphere encourages our employee-owners to imagine, create, explore, discover, and do great things together. Support Our Warfighters SimVentions is a proud supporter of the U.S. military, and we take pride in our ability to provide relevant, game-changing solutions to our armed men and women around the world. Drive Customer Success We deliver innovative products and solutions that go beyond the expected. This means you can expect to work with a team that will allow you to grow, have a voice, and make an impact.Get Involved in Giving Back We believe that one of the best ways to be a well-rounded company is to have well-rounded employees, and one of the ways we encourage that is by providing a wide range of service opportunities for our team members to engage in throughout the year. Build Innovative Technology SimVentions takes pride in its innovative and cutting-edge technology, so you can be sure that whatever project you work on, you will be having a direct impact on our customer’s success. Work with Brilliant People At SimVentions, we don’t just hire the smartest people. We hire experienced, creative individuals who are passionate about what they do, and who benefit from the culture that we have created here. Create Meaningful Solutions We are trusted partners with our customers and are provided challenging and meaningful requirements to help them solve. Employees who join SimVentions will enjoy benefits like: Impact: work on projects that directly support the defense of our nation.Serve: work for a company that supports its surrounding communities.Employee Owned: work with the best and help build YOUR company.Dress code: business casual. We like to be comfortable while we work.Healthcare: one of the best packages in the industry.Culture: add to our culture of technical excellence and collaboration.Food: we have a lot of food around here.Family focus: work for a team that recognizes the importance of family time.Resources: excellent facilities, tools, and training opportunities to grow in your field.Open communication: work in an environment where your voice matters.Fitness/Well-being: opportunities to participate in company sports teams and workout groups.Professional development: employee-led interest groups for personal and professional development plus great training optionsWhat you bring to the table: contribute, grow, and thrive. Other Perks: Lots of employee appreciation events throughout the yearExcellent working facilities and tools to get your job doneRegular communication (“All-Hands”, “SimV Share”, “Imagineering Day”) to stay connected to SimV culture, stay abreast of what is happening in the company, and meet new faces while eating good foodSimVentions sports teams and workout groupsEmployee led interest groups for personal and professional developmentWhat you bring to the table FTAC Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

DescriptionAre you a creative engineer with natural curiosity who wants to understand how things work Do you love finding vulnerabilities and teaming with outstanding reverse engineers Are you passionate about national security cyber challenges If so, we want you to join our team at APL! Our team of world-class reverse engineers is growing! We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic engineers who want to learn, want to collaborate, and love to hack anything.Our team specializes in software and hardware reverse engineering, vulnerability research, and developing proof-of-concept offensive cyber capabilities with a focus on embedded systems. We have custom facilities tailored to specific classes of systems including vehicles, telecommunications/network infrastructure, and industrial systems as well as general reverse engineering labs. As a member of our group, you willReverse engineer embedded systemsDevelop exploits and build mission-aligned proof-of-concept capabilitiesExplore novel techniques for automating reverse engineering and exploit developmentStretch your reverse engineering skills by working with top expertsPropose new ideas for internal and external funding opportunitiesShare knowledge by clearly articulating ideas through papers and presentations to team members, APL management, and government decision makers QualificationsYou meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...Have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related fieldHave at least 1 year of relevant experienceAre experienced with software debuggers and static analysis toolsAre proficient with one or more programming languagesAre familiar with assemblyUnderstand Unix/Linux operating systemsLove solving puzzles and have experience persevering through technical challengesAre able to obtain Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain TS/SCI+poly 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 demonstrated leadership experienceHave knowledge of advanced vulnerability discovery toolsUnderstand embedded systems development toolchainsHave experience with hardware debugging interfaces, code security mechanisms and their weaknesses, hardware diagnostic tools, and signal/protocol analysisPossess an active TS/SCI clearance with full scope polygraphWhy 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 athttp://www.jhuapl.edu/careers.#LI-AG1 About UsAPL 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 . 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 Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is recruiting professionals to support a range of leadership roles in Cybersecurity Architecture, including Enterprise Engineering Architect, Enterprise Architecture Branch Chief, Deputy Section Chief, Shift Management Lead and Technology Strategy Branch Chief. All positions are in the DHS Cybersecurity Service.DHS Cybersecurity Service (DHS-CS) uses a multi-phase assessment process to qualify applicants seeking employment through the DHS-CS. Given the ever-advancing nature of cybersecurity and the ongoing need for cybersecurity talent, DHS-CS uses "Talent Pools" to pull qualified applicants (i.e., individuals who have successfully completed the multi-phase assessment process for their capability and career track/level) for consideration for these jobs. This announcement is being used to fill the Cybersecurity Architecture Talent Pool. By applying to this job announcement, you are opting to be part of the DHS-CS Talent Pool for ongoing consideration for employment for relevant open jobs and will remain eligible for consideration for up to one year from the date of completion. There are a variety of Cybersecurity Architecture opportunities across the Department, including supporting several specialized programs at the DHS Office of Strategy, Policy, and Plans (PLCY), the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), DHS Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Depending on your career level and role, DHS Cybersecurity Service employees in the Leadership Career Track, with a technical capability in Cybersecurity Architecture, may apply their expertise to perform a range of tasks, including: Leading the Department's security architecture strategy to address vulnerabilities and maintain and improve data availability, confidentiality, and integrity.Assisting DHS senior leaders with decision-making and actions related to the design and implementation of enterprise cybersecurity.Providing system security consultation, engineering, and architecture to Department system owners and developers, and maintaining security process coordination within the Department's lifecycle management and governance processes.Collaborating with internal and external DHS stakeholders to budget for, architect, design, implement, maintain, and operate information system security controls and countermeasures, including designing and developing new cybersecurity tools/technologies.Overseeing the development and maintenance of technical security configuration baselines that are minimally acceptable for use across the Department.Leading efforts to research and evaluate available technologies and standards to meet customer requirements and employ security capabilities in cloud environments.Reviewing security and privacy requirements to determine system needs and translating those requirements into secure technical and operational specifications.Leading security risk assessments, gap analyses, and business impact analyses to detect system weaknesses, identify the depth and breadth of needed security controls, and make targeted recommendations to address issues and mitigate risks.Overseeing efforts to design and evaluate networks and/or software that are secure from known and perceived methods of cyber-attack on all elements including but not limited to wired and wireless elements, Cloud-based, and virtual environments incorporating secure controls.Providing oversight of systems testing and evaluation and test case development and mapping.Developing objectives and criteria for testing program.Approving and evaluating testing frameworks.Validating and ensuring completion of contingency planning.Advocating for or developing policy supports new initiatives or required changes or enhancements in support of security and privacy initiatives. This position is in the Leadership Track across a range of career levels. Employees in this career track generally: Have between 5-15 years of cybersecurity work experience.Have between 0-5 years of cybersecurity leadership experience.Are capable of serving as a seasoned cybersecurity manager who oversees multiple DHS or Federal cybersecurity programs or DHS organizations, including employees and contract resources, through subordinate managers. DHS Cybersecurity Service employees with a technical capability in Cybersecurity Architecture will generally apply their expertise to: Develop system concepts and work on the capabilities phases of the systems development lifecycle.Translate technology and environmental conditions (e.g., laws, regulations, policies and technical standards) into system and security designs and processes.Provide recommendations for investment standards and policies that drive how controls will be applied across the organization. DHS Cybersecurity Service employees start at career levels and salaries matching their experience and expertise. In recruiting for this opportunity, DHS may hire employees at higher or lower career levels and associated salaries. To learn more about DHS Cybersecurity Service career tracks and levels, visit our application portal. This position is focused on Cybersecurity Architecture. DHS Cybersecurity Service jobs are structured cybersecurity specializations - called technical capabilities. To learn more about technical capabilities, visit our application portal.

DescriptionAre you searching for important work to help protect and defend our US national security space capabilities Would you like to contribute to cutting-edge digital engineeringprojects that will have an impact on our nation’s critical space infrastructure If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL!We are seeking a System Administrator to help bring meaningful contributions to the National Security Space (NSS) Mission Area. As a member of our team, you would have an opportunity to work on exciting projects that challenge your skills and expertise. Our team strives to foster an environment of inclusion and values contributions from diverse talent. We value innovation and open communication to provide a collaborative environment that promotes learning, growth, and professional development.As the System AdministratorYour primary responsibility will be ensuring the daily operations and deployment of our infrastructure meet the needs of the National Security Space (NSS) Mission AreaResearch and develop new technology that supports the innovation and improvement of our classified information systemsProvide hardware and software support for integration and execution of projectsMaintain Information Security and Compliance through Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG) and Security Requirements Guides (SRG)Assist with the deployment and implementation of security and monitoring toolsIdentify and remediate vulnerabilities through weekly security auditsCollaborate extensively with users, sponsors, and team membersSupport in the maintaining of our security documentation, standard operating procedures, and best practices QualificationsYou meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...Possess a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Networks & Cybersecurity, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experienceHave 3+ years of Information Technology experience to include design, configuration, and deployment of Enterprise SolutionsKnowledge of virtualization, storage, and networking technologiesStrong understanding of network and storage technologies as they relate to Enterprise ServicesExperience with scripting and automation using tools such as PowerShell and PowerCLIExperience implementing Risk Management Framework (RMF) technical controls through Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG) and Security Requirements Guides (SRG)Excellent troubleshootingskills and the ability to solve complex technical problemsWorking knowledge of the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) Assessment, Authorization Process Manual (DAAPM), or Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) policiesInstalling, configuring, securing, managing and monitoring VMware vSphere ESXi clusters in multiple data centersHave the ability to interact and communicate across all organizational staffing levels and stakeholders including external sponsors to clearly present and convey complex technical information through both oral and written meansAssist with gathering documentation and information used to capture, structure, and accurately represent stakeholders' requirementsCurrent DoD 8570 and 8140 compliance / certification (Security+ CE)Are able to obtain a Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a Top Secret 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. citizenshipYou'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you...Hold a Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Networks & Cybersecurity, or a related fieldHave 5+ years of Information Technology experience to include design, configuration, and deployment of Enterprise SolutionsSupport and/or manage IT facilities, systems, network and related infrastructure within a DoD programHave experience within a heterogeneous information technology environment (Microsoft Windows and Red Hat Linux) to includedata center operations, networking infrastructure, systems monitoring, and computer network defense (CND) toolsStrong understanding of network, virtualization, and storage technologies as they relate to Enterprise ServicesHold an active Top Secret security 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. citizenshipWhy 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 athttp://www.jhuapl.edu/careers. About UsAPL 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 . 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 Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is recruiting professionals to support a range of executive and senior executive roles across the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to include Assistant Director for Integrated Operations and Deputy Assistant Director for Integrated Operations. All position is in the DHS Cybersecurity Service.As America's cyber defense agency, CISA leads the national effort to understand, manage, and reduce risk to our nation's critical infrastructure. As an Executive or Senior Executive in Integrated Operations Division (IOD), you will be responsible for all administrative and integration of operations oversight within the Integrated Operations Division. IOD coordinates CISA operations at the headquarters and regional level to warn entities of imminent cyber-attacks and help them to prepare for and respond to incidents that impact critical infrastructure. Additionally, IOD provides intelligence context to support decision making, performs Agency-designated Emergency Support Functions, and monitors and disseminates cyber and physical risk and threat information to CISA stakeholders 24/7/365. You will oversee planning, personnel, programming, and budgeting decisions to implement division-wide initiatives and support CISA's mission to standardize and expand CISA's presence in the regions to adapt to evolving requirements and coordinates with other divisions on implementation of programs in the field. As a DHS Cybersecurity Service Employee in the Executive Track, at the Senior Cybersecurity Executive career level, you will apply your technical and executive leadership expertise to lead teams and personnel to: Lead the formulation of overall objectives for the IOD, to include all programs, priorities, and policies to support the Director's objectives.Coordinate the operational activity of CISA that is focused upon improving the nation's capability and capacity to assess and understand risk.Coordinate operations between divisions and regions to ensure rapid and effective response and reporting in the event of cybersecurity or critical infrastructure threats or incidents.Work with the Intelligence Community to tailor intelligence products that it receives that meet the information needs of CISA senior leadership and other CISA divisions.Represent CISA in DHS operational meetings, providing leadership with awareness of emerging threats and incidents, as well as ongoing operational activities associated with critical infrastructure security and resilience.Support the Director and Deputy Director to build and sustain effective and efficient CISA and IOD management organizations, with appropriate performance metrics, capable of supporting the cybersecurity, physical infrastructure security and communications preparedness mission.Lead and direct subordinates in the broad areas of EO/EEO, human resources programs, and employee development to ensure IOD's efforts in these areas achieve the goals of the designated programs.Lead the organization of resources, including contractors and personnel detailed to the IOD from other DHS organizations and other government agencies.Serve as approving authority for costs, schedules, and performance criteria for contracts, agreements with other government agencies, and performance.Senior Cybersecurity Executives generally have 15+ years of cybersecurity work experience and 5+ years of leadership experience and are either: Capable of serving as an executive-level cybersecurity manager who serves as a Component senior functional authority--or DHS-wide leader--and oversees multiple, highly visible Component or DHS cybersecurity programs; orCapable of serving as a seasoned cybersecurity executive who serves as a DHS-wide cybersecurity leader overseeing expansive, national cybersecurity programs, and multiple multi-level organizations as direct reports to presidential appointees. DHS Cybersecurity Service employees start at career levels and salaries matching their experience and expertise. To learn more about DHS Cybersecurity Service career tracks and levels, visit our application portal.

DescriptionAre you excited by the prospect of developing exploits and implants to deter and defeat our Nation’s adversaries If you are passionate about low-level hardware, embedded systems, and developing the software that runs on them, we want you to join our group of offensive cyber experts! We seek tenacious self-starters who will develop inventive cyber capabilities and apply novel reverse engineering and exploitation techniques. We work in a dynamic, mission driven environment that has real world impact. Our success is measured through our sponsors’ ability to use our capabilities to protect our Nation’s electronic systems and defeat those of our adversaries. Our culture is filled with opportunities to collaborate, and we celebrate diversity of thought.As a member of our elite team, you will...Develop exploits and implants for embedded systems, based on reverse engineering and vulnerability analysisModify existing device firmware to perform additional effects or to communicate in alternative waysOperationalize developed code by thoroughly testing, documenting, and integrating with sponsor systemsPropose groundbreaking ideas for internal and external funding opportunitiesShare and enhance knowledge by clearly articulating ideas through papers and presentations to team members, senior management, and government decision makers QualificationsYou meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...Possess a Bachelor's in computer science, electrical engineering, computer engineering, or other related degreeHave 3+ years of experience working with embedded systems, writing assembly language and C or C++ code that runs directly on embedded systems (bare-metal) or integrates with real-time operating systems (RTOSes)Are comfortable using hardware debuggers, logic analyzers or other embedded test hardware to debug complex problemsHave experience with software or hardware reverse engineering or developing offensive cyber capabilitiesAre an outstanding communicator in both written and verbal formsAre able to obtain a Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a TS/SCI 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 PHD in computer science, electrical engineering, computer science, or applied computer scienceHave 5+ years of development experience developing offensive cyber capabilitiesHave a deep understanding of a variety of processor architecturesHave a working knowledge of radiofrequency (RF) concepts, and development experience with RF chips including baseband processors, WiFi/Bluetooth, or general-purpose RF integrated circuits (ICs)Hold an active Top Secret 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 athttp://www.jhuapl.edu/careers.#LI-AG1 About UsAPL 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 . 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.

DescriptionAre you an inventive engineer who loves to imagine new capabilities and then build them Do you want to collaborate with world-class teammates to accomplish the impossible Are you passionate about national security cyber challenges If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our innovative team at APL! Our team of ambitious and enthusiastic engineers is growing! We contribute to the research and development of creative solutions to challenges of national importance.Our team specializes in software and hardware reverse engineering, vulnerability research, and developing proof-of-concept offensive cyber capabilities with a focus on embedded systems. We have custom facilities tailored to specific classes of systems including vehicles, telecommunications/network infrastructure, and industrial systems as well as general reverse engineering labs.As a member of our group, you willDevelop exploits and build mission-aligned proof-of-concept capabilitiesCollaborate with government sponsors and operators to ensure that capabilities can be deployed within operational constraintsExplore novel techniques for automating reverse engineering and exploit developmentPropose groundbreaking ideas for internal and external funding opportunitiesShare knowledge by clearly articulating ideas through papers and presentations to team members, APL management, and government decision makers QualificationsYou meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...Have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related fieldHave at least 2 years of relevant software engineering experienceAre a versatile programmer in several different languages including C/C++ and PythonAre excited to learn new programming languages, libraries, and frameworksAre self-motivated to derive actionable tasks from high-level requirements and/or research conceptsAre proficient in modern software engineering practices (agile methods, continuous integration, unit testing, and version control)Have interest in learning reverse engineering (RE) skills to support RE efforts and RE automationAre willing to work with legacy systems and technology if neededHold an active TS/SCI+poly security 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 demonstrated leadership experienceAre skilled with containerization technologiesHave experience with embedded systems development toolchainsAre familiar with reading and writing assemblyAre experienced with software debuggers and static analysis toolsUnderstand various web frameworksHave familiarity with Layer-1 and Layer-2 protocolsWhy 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 athttp://www.jhuapl.edu/careers.#LI-AG1 About UsAPL 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 . 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.