Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory
Cyber Detection Engineer
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory, Laurel, Maryland, United States, 20724
Join the Cyber Detection Engineer Role at Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory
Apply now to become part of our team at Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (JHU APL). Pay Range
This range is provided by JHU APL and is dependent on skills and experience. Please consult with your recruiter for more details. Base pay range:
$90,000 - $230,000 per year Job Description
Are you interested in working within a highly collaborative Cybersecurity Hunt & Incident Response Team? Do you possess an inquisitive and analytical mindset with expertise in Cybersecurity? If so, we are looking for you to join our team at APL. We seek a cybersecurity analyst to focus on Cyber Hunt and Incident Response within Defensive Cyber Operations. Your role will involve monitoring, analyzing, identifying, and responding to threats across infrastructure, cloud, and hybrid environments. Key Responsibilities
Design, implement, and refine anomaly-driven threat detections. Develop, test, and deploy high-fidelity signature and anomaly detections using Data Science techniques. Hunt for advanced threats by analyzing data to identify malicious behaviors. Facilitate log ingestion and normalization for better visibility in SIEM and data lake environments. Identify and respond to threats using SIEM, data lakes, cloud security platforms, and other detection tools. Maintain knowledge of attack methodologies and operationalize this information. Recommend and modify processes based on understanding of advanced threats. Utilize OSINT and Threat Intelligence to analyze threats. Automate detection logic, response workflows, and playbooks to enhance security operations. Develop and integrate threat detection systems, tooling, and automation frameworks. Qualifications
Minimum qualifications include: Bachelors Degree in Information Security or related field, or equivalent experience. 5+ years in a complex network environment. 3+ years in operational cybersecurity. Proficiency with scripting languages like Python, PowerShell, SPL. Experience with data analysis tools such as Splunk, ELK, SQL, Jupyter, or Python. Technical experience with cloud and security technologies (Azure, AWS, SaaS, etc.). Understanding of cloud threats, attack methodologies, and OS internals. Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance; U.S. citizenship required. Preferred qualifications include a Masters degree and extensive cloud experience. About Us
JHU APL addresses critical defense, security, space, and science challenges. We foster a diverse, inclusive culture that encourages growth, creativity, and innovation. Benefits include education assistance, retirement plans, and work/life balance. Learn more at our careers page. Additional Information
Salary range: $90,000 - $230,000 annually. Position is full-time, mid-senior level, in the defense and space manufacturing industry. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Apply now to become part of our team at Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (JHU APL). Pay Range
This range is provided by JHU APL and is dependent on skills and experience. Please consult with your recruiter for more details. Base pay range:
$90,000 - $230,000 per year Job Description
Are you interested in working within a highly collaborative Cybersecurity Hunt & Incident Response Team? Do you possess an inquisitive and analytical mindset with expertise in Cybersecurity? If so, we are looking for you to join our team at APL. We seek a cybersecurity analyst to focus on Cyber Hunt and Incident Response within Defensive Cyber Operations. Your role will involve monitoring, analyzing, identifying, and responding to threats across infrastructure, cloud, and hybrid environments. Key Responsibilities
Design, implement, and refine anomaly-driven threat detections. Develop, test, and deploy high-fidelity signature and anomaly detections using Data Science techniques. Hunt for advanced threats by analyzing data to identify malicious behaviors. Facilitate log ingestion and normalization for better visibility in SIEM and data lake environments. Identify and respond to threats using SIEM, data lakes, cloud security platforms, and other detection tools. Maintain knowledge of attack methodologies and operationalize this information. Recommend and modify processes based on understanding of advanced threats. Utilize OSINT and Threat Intelligence to analyze threats. Automate detection logic, response workflows, and playbooks to enhance security operations. Develop and integrate threat detection systems, tooling, and automation frameworks. Qualifications
Minimum qualifications include: Bachelors Degree in Information Security or related field, or equivalent experience. 5+ years in a complex network environment. 3+ years in operational cybersecurity. Proficiency with scripting languages like Python, PowerShell, SPL. Experience with data analysis tools such as Splunk, ELK, SQL, Jupyter, or Python. Technical experience with cloud and security technologies (Azure, AWS, SaaS, etc.). Understanding of cloud threats, attack methodologies, and OS internals. Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance; U.S. citizenship required. Preferred qualifications include a Masters degree and extensive cloud experience. About Us
JHU APL addresses critical defense, security, space, and science challenges. We foster a diverse, inclusive culture that encourages growth, creativity, and innovation. Benefits include education assistance, retirement plans, and work/life balance. Learn more at our careers page. Additional Information
Salary range: $90,000 - $230,000 annually. Position is full-time, mid-senior level, in the defense and space manufacturing industry. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. #J-18808-Ljbffr