2026 Graduate - Cyber Engineer - Capabilities Development

Johns Hopkins APL · Laurel, MD · Cyber Engineering/Operations

junior Security Engineer ic Bachelor's · Posted Sep 3, 2025

About this role

Johns Hopkins APL is hiring a junior-level Security Engineer based in Laurel, MD. The posting calls out experience with Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Java. Listed education preference: a bachelor's degree or equivalent.

Role
Security Engineer
Function
security
Level
junior
Track
Individual contributor
Location
Laurel, MD
Education
Bachelor's degree
Visa
Not sponsored
Department
Cyber Engineering/Operations
Posted
Sep 3, 2025
AI Summary
Junior-level security engineer developing novel cyber defense capabilities and tools for defense/intelligence organizations. Requires Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or Cybersecurity with software development experience in Java, Python, C++, Rust, Go, or similar languages. Must obtain Interim Secret clearance and be US citizen.
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Job description

from Johns Hopkins APL careers
Description

Are you passionate about learning how things work and making them better?

Do you want the chance to push the boundaries of cyber defense?

Are you excited about working with others to solve some of the nation’s toughest cyber challenges?

 

If so, we want you to join our team at APL’s Capabilities Development Group (QCC)!

We work as a multi-disciplinary team of systems, cybersecurity, and software engineers, who enable mission resilience by developing novel tools. We leverage the latest threat intelligence along with cutting-edge cybersecurity trends, techniques and technologies to achieve an operational advantage for our sponsors.

 

As a member of our team you will...

  • Be mentored by top experts to learn the art and science of developing cyber capabilities
  • Work with sponsors and end users in defense or intelligence organizations to understand their operational needs and identify requirements
  • Build mission-aligned capabilities
  • Develop novel approaches to solving cybersecurity challenges in operational environments
  • Explore promising new research areas and seek ways to apply ideas to today’s problems
  • Share approaches and methods with others team members, APL management, and government decision makers

Qualifications

You meet our minimum qualifications if you...

  • Are graduating with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics or a Cybersecurity-related field
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