Critical Infrastructure Protection Staff - Laurel, MD, United States - Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory

Description

Do you love to develop proofs-of-concept and prototypes of control systems and technologies? Are you searching for important work in defending U.

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critical infrastructure from persistent threats? Are you passionate about analyzing control systems for cyber vulnerabilities? If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL
We are seeking a Cyber Physical System (CPS) Security Researcher to help us create game-changing capabilities that enable U.S
infrastructure to be robust in the face of complex threats and determined adversaries
As a member of our team, you'll contribute to protecting U.S
citizens on a daily basis, by protecting our national airspace and ensuring resources such as water and power are delivered continuously and safely
You will be joining a hardworking team of engineers and scientists who design, build, and invent approaches to advance the state of the art in CPS cybersecurity
We are passionate about continuously deploying our work out into operational facilities to truly support our sponsors' missions
We strive to foster an environment of creativity, diversity, and boldness, empowering our staff to design, develop, and pursue in their own unique ways
As a CPS Security Researcher...

• Your primary responsibility will be conducting independent research and development to advance state of the art for cyber-physical systems to be self-aware, self-organized, self-healing, and self-optimized.
• You will collaborate with sponsors to understand their missions and success criteria
• You will have a say in the projects you are a part of and contribute to what matters to you.
• You will design, integrate, test and scale-up end-to-end cyber situational awareness capabilities Qualifications You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...
• Possess a BS in Computer Science or 4 years of additional relevant equivalent experience.
• Have 3+ years of experience working with cyber-physical systems or critical infrastructure systems.
• Are skilled in IP networking, virtualization, and Industrial Control Systems (ICS) protocols.
• Are willing and able to lead new research areas and multi-team cross-functional collaborations.
• Have outstanding technical leadership and excellent communication skills.
• Have strong programming skills with general purpose languages in production environments.
• Are able to obtain a 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
citizenship.
You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you...

• Possess an MS, or PhD in Computer Science or relevant equivalent experience.
• Have expertise in AI/ML, real-time operating systems, data science, or autonomous systems
• Are experienced with Allen Bradley, RSLogix, or other Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) 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
About Us APL 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
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