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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cybersecurity Engineer - **Company:** The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory LLC - **Location:** Laurel, MS, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $85,000.0 - $195,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Xacta, JavaScript (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Systems Engineering, Confluence, JIRA, Microsoft Azure, C++ (Programming Language), Cyber Security, Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Information Sciences, Python (Programming Language), Software Engineering, Tripwire, Software Organization, Scripting, ReactJS, Software Security, Gitlab, Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Software Version Control, Devsecops, Docker, Security Orchestration, Automation & Response - **Published:** July 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/c087f560-044b-402c-b3d8-133c2fccaa45 ## About the Role * Have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Science, or similar * Have 3+ years of experience supporting cybersecurity for DoD or Intelligence Community (IC) systems, applications, or platforms * Have experience with the Risk Management Framework (RMF), including the use of authorization management tools such as eMASS or Xacta to support system accreditation * Have experience with scripting, programming, and general software development (e.g., Python, C++, JavaScript, React, or similar). * Have experience with DeSecvOps tools (e.g., GitLab, Jira, Confluence) to support code management, collaboration, security automation, and delivery * Have a passion for collaborative problem-solving and innovative, mission-driven technology development * Have experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across engineering, research, and operations * Are familiar with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and their security considerations * Have experience designing, deploying, and securing systems in AWS or similar cloud environments supporting government or mission-critical workloads * Possess excellent oral and written communication skills * Possess a Top Secret clearance and are able to obtain a TS/SCI 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 a Master's degree in a security-related field (e.g., Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Computer Science with a security focus) * Have experience applying Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) to harden systems and applications * Have experience with cloud-native technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure, or similar) and modern software development practices * Have experience with modern DevSecOps practices and Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines * Have experience with containerization technologies and modern application security tools (e.g., Trivy, Semgrep, Grype) * Have the ability to work independently and in team environments to evaluate and integrate emerging technologies into secure operational environments * Have experience conducting stakeholder interviews to support security requirements development and security assessment activities * Are familiar with Human-Machine Engineering, psychology, human factors, or similar, in industry, DoD, or academia ## Description Are you passionate about revolutionizing secure processes and infrastructure for rapidly prototyping, designing, and implementing systems? Are you looking for a creative outlet and truly impactful work focused on advancing technologies and team workflows? If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team Human-Machine Engineering team at APL. We are seeking cybersecurity engineer to help us securely prototype and implement complex systems in a dynamic, fast paced environment. Our multi-disciplinary team consists of algorithm developers, computer scientists, psychologists, systems engineers, and others who seek to reshape the future through end-to-end human systems and performance engineering. With us, you will develop solutions to bridge the gaps in human-machine warfighting teams in information-dense, high-stakes environments to revolutionize and operationalize warfighter-augmenting capabilities. 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