Description Are you prepared to use your knowledge and skill to make a lasting impact on cryptographic innovation, software assurance and other cybersecurity fields? Are you inspired to solve the nation’s hardest cyber problems and lead a workforce that is passionate about solving those problems? Do you enjoy working on new ideas and finding creative solutions? If you are a Computer Scientist, Mathematician, Electrical Engineer or a Cybersecurity Professional, and want to contribute to important national security missions, we’d love to have you join our team! We are seeking a dedicated individuals to help lead, develop strategy and, perform purposeful research and development toward building new capabilities to ensure the resilience, safety, and security across a range of military and intelligence community systems. Our team actively works to develop and support state-of-the-art capabilities in areas including: Formal Methods and Software Assurance Cryptography Cybersecurity Systems Engineering As a member of our team, you will... Collaborate with computer scientists and mathematicians on exciting research projects involving software assurance, formal methods, and quantum computing. Participate in teams working to analyze and assess existing capabilities and identify exposed gaps. Work with staff to devise and develop algorithms, methods, and new solutions for improving defensive capabilities. Actively engage the broader community by publishing papers and presenting research outcomes in community working groups, sponsor meetings, proposal writing, and conferences. Join an environment that promotes professional growth, a balanced life, and encourages diversity of thought. Qualifications You meet the minimum requirements if you.... Have a Masters in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Electrical Engineering or another technical field relevant to the duties as described above. Have a minimum of 20 years of experience relevant to the duties as described above. Have exposure to static analysis, cryptography, formal methods Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently and on a team. Hold an active Top Secret clearance, and are ultimately able to obtain a 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 if you... Have 20 or more years of work experience in a field related to cryptography, software assurance, or cybersecurity systems engineering. Hold an active DoD or Intelligence Community Clearance at the TS Level with a full scope polygraph. 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 of perspectives 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 http://www.jhuapl.edu/careers. About Us 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 of perspectives, 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 $115,000 Annually Maximum Rate $350,000 Annually