MITRE · 9 hours ago
Lead Cyber Operations Engineer
MITRE is a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to addressing the nation's toughest challenges. They are seeking a Lead Cyber Operations Engineer to join their Offensive Operations & Effects department, focusing on applying software and hardware techniques to enable offensive cyber operations and develop prototypes based on research.
Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologyNon ProfitQuantum ComputingSaaS
Responsibilities
Digital, mobile, or cloud forensics
IoT device forensics
Network packet capture and analysis
Apply a full range of professional principles, theories, concepts, and techniques
Support to outward-reaching sponsors
Develop prototypes based on research
Work independently to learn new technologies, languages and platforms
Qualification
Required
Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 6 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with 3 years' experience; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience
Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Forensics related field
Must be US citizen capable of obtaining and maintaining a security clearance
Experience with programming in languages such as Python, Java, C++, or C
Familiarity with operational digital forensics concepts and objectives
Familiarity with latest trends and non-governmental advances in digital forensics
Strong familiarity with Linux
Strong familiarity with network forensics, pcap analysis
Familiarity with database systems (e.g. MySQL, Postgres, SQLite) of the latest tools and techniques employed by forensic examiners
Familiarity with operational Cyber concepts and objectives
This position requires a minimum of 50% hybrid on-site
Preferred
Knowledgeable of operational digital forensic concepts and objectives
Knowledge of latest trends and non-governmental advances in Digital Forensics
Operational experience with network forensics, pcap analysis
Strong familiarity with database systems (e.g. MySQL, Postgres, SQLite) of the latest tools and techniques employed by forensic examiners
Having prior held Top Secret/SCI/Suitability in the past
Strong written and Oral communications skills
Company
MITRE
The MITRE Corporation is working to solve some of the nation’s biggest challenges in defense, cybersecurity, healthcare, homeland security, the judiciary and transportation.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$2.05MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyMassachusetts Technology Collaborative
2023-07-27Grant
2023-06-08Grant· $2.05M
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