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MITRE · 2 days ago

Senior Cyber Operations Scientist

McLean, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$129K/yr - $194K/yr

5+ years exp

MITRE is a not-for-profit corporation focused on tackling the nation's toughest challenges. The Senior Cyber Operations Scientist will lead efforts to enhance the safety and security of the United States through advanced data analysis and cyber threat intelligence, collaborating with various teams to deliver actionable insights.

Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologyNon ProfitQuantum ComputingSaaS

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop and implement advanced data models to identify cyber threats, utilizing extensive data sources to analyze adversarial behavior patterns, including Dark Web activity and cryptocurrency transactions

Analyze structured and unstructured datasets from diverse sources, integrating insights about threat actors, malware campaigns, and financial movements across underground digital markets

Lead the development of Python-based analytical tools to enhance the collection, transformation, and analysis of complex datasets, optimizing workflows for threat intelligence operations

Serve as the go-to problem solver for challenging issues related to cyber intelligence, with colleagues and team members regularly seeking your expertise to address and resolve hard-to-crack problems

Perform deep dives into emerging cyber threats, focusing on areas such as blockchain analysis, cryptocurrency tracing, and Dark Web intelligence, providing actionable insights that enhance defensive measures

Design, implement, and maintain scalable data infrastructure that supports rapid data analysis and enables advanced querying and data mining in support of cyber threat intelligence objectives

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including threat analysts, software engineers, and cybersecurity experts, to understand mission requirements, translate them into data science solutions, and deliver timely results

Communicate complex findings effectively through reports, dashboards, and presentations tailored for both technical and non-technical audiences, supporting strategic decision-making and operations planning

Qualification

PythonData analysisCyber threat intelligenceBlockchain analysisSQL databasesNoSQL databasesMachine learningData visualizationCommunication skillsProblem-solving

Required

Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree in data science computer science or cyber security; or 3 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with relevant experience who can immediately contribute at this job step; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience

Demonstrated expertise in Python with hands-on experience using data science libraries like Pandas, NumPy, and Scikit-learn for data analysis and machine learning

Proven experience working with large-scale data stores, such as SQL databases, NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB), graph databases (e.g., Neo4J), or big data frameworks (e.g., Hadoop, Spark)

Solid understanding of cyber threat intelligence concepts, including adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), threat vectors, and actor behaviors

Knowledge of blockchain technologies, cryptocurrency trends, and underground digital markets, with the ability to analyze blockchain transactions and the flow of cryptocurrency in the context of cyber threats

Demonstrated ability to tackle complex problems and develop innovative solutions, showing persistence and resourcefulness in ambiguous situations

Strong communication skills, with experience in developing clear, actionable reports and visualizations (e.g., Matplotlib, Plotly, Tableau) for diverse audiences

Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance within one year of starting

This position requires a minimum of 4 days a week on-site presence with the sponsor in Houston, TX

Willingness to travel (up to ~20%)

Preferred

Master's degree in Data Science, Cybersecurity, or related field with specialization in areas such as cryptocurrency analysis, blockchain forensics, or Dark Web intelligence

Experience conducting research and analysis on the Dark Web, deep web, and other underground online environments, leveraging data to identify threats

Experience with trusted AI or explainable AI techniques applied to cybersecurity and intelligence problems

Working knowledge of cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure) and MLOps, with a focus on deploying scalable analytics solutions

Previous work experience in a classified environment, actively participating in cyber threat modeling, operational intelligence, or incident response

Previous work experience performing (or providing data science support to) targeting analysis for HUMINT, cyber, and/or kinetic operations

Active Top Secret or TS/SCI clearance is strongly preferred

Company

MITRE

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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