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MITRE · 7 hours ago

Cyber New Professional

Bedford, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

$85K/yr - $128K/yr

0+ years exp

MITRE is a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to tackling the nation's toughest challenges, including cybersecurity. The Cyber New Professionals (CNP) Program offers an opportunity for individuals to develop skills and gain experiences while working on critical cybersecurity issues alongside experts in the field.

Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologyNon ProfitQuantum ComputingSaaS

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Apply cybersecurity skills and expertise to the following areas:

Cross Domain Solutions

Critical Infrastructure (CI) Resiliency and Safety

Industrial Control Systems (ICS)/Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)

Operational Technology (OT)/Internet of Things (IoT) Device Security

Operational Technology (OT) Engineering and Response

Critical Infrastructure (CI) Modeling and Simulation

Operational Technology (OT) Adversary Emulation

Countermeasures for Operational Technologies (OT)

Hardware and software troubleshooting for Operational Technology (OT)

Work will include: Conceive of and advance novel technical ideas

Provide deep analyses whose results drive decision-making by our sponsors

Build proof-of-concept systems that leverage new technology and concepts

Engage with the vendor community, academia, and our sponsors to raise the bar on cyber security throughout the industry

Qualification

Cybersecurity principlesIndustrial Control SystemsOperational TechnologyNetwork protocolsScripting languagesCybersecurity toolsCritical Infrastructure knowledgeProactive problem solvingCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor or graduate degree in a domain-relevant field

Requires 0-2 years of related experience

Experience applying learning outside of the classroom through relevant research or intern/co-op work

Applied knowledge of cybersecurity principles, tools, and devices

Ability to obtain a US government Top Secret (TS) security clearance

Familiarity with common Industrial Control Systems (ICSs) and their interactions with physical processes

Knowledge of network protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, Ethernet, etc.) and familiarity with network devices (e.g., switches, routers, firewalls, etc.)

This position requires a minimum of 50% hybrid on-site

Preferred

Proficiency with scripting and software development language(s) (Python, Java, C/C++, JavaScript, etc.)

Knowledge of security across multiple platforms working on a variety of operating systems, computer systems, mobile devices, cloud networks, and wireless networks

Experience with cybersecurity tools and frameworks (Nmap, Metasploit, MITRE ATT&CK, MITRE Caldera, etc.)

Knowledge of Critical Infrastructure (CI) control systems and advanced cyber threats to CI and adversary methodologies

Familiarity with relevant technologies, such as Operational Technology (OT) Protocols (Modbus, DNP3, ProfiNET, etc.) and related protocols (BACnet, CAN, MIL-STD-1553, etc.) as well as development with OT related tools (ladder logic, IEC 61131, PAC Machine Edition, TIA Portal, etc.) and knowledge of security unique to OT and cyber-physical systems

Knowledge of cyber adversary tradecraft within IT and/or OT environments

Experience with cyber tooling to execute red team/adversary emulation operations and support detection of adversary behavior

Introductory level skills and/or a desire to gain experience in Adversary Emulation and/or Detection Engineering

Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Ability to demonstrate excellent communication skills (e.g., writing and presenting)

Ability to be proactive and take initiative when addressing novel, complex, or ambiguous problems

Excellent organizational skills, including attention to detail and a demonstrated ability to manage multiple project components simultaneously

Preference will be given to qualified candidates with active Security Clearances

Company

MITRE

Glassdoor2.8

The MITRE Corporation is working to solve some of the nation’s biggest challenges in defense, cybersecurity, healthcare, homeland security, the judiciary and transportation.

Founded in 1958

Bedford, Massachusetts, USA

5001-10000 employees