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MITRE · 1 week ago

Lead Cryptographic Infrastructure Engineer/Task Lead

Arlington, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

$159K/yr - $238K/yr

8+ years exp

MITRE is a not-for-profit corporation focused on addressing the nation’s toughest challenges, and they are seeking a Lead Cryptographic Infrastructure Engineer/Task Lead to support the Department of War's cybersecurity initiatives. This role involves overseeing cryptographic modernization efforts, ensuring alignment with strategic goals, and driving collaboration across various stakeholders to enhance security measures.

Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologyNon ProfitQuantum ComputingSaaS

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex cryptography tasks aligned with DECO priorities, including Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) risk assessments, cryptographic modernization, and standards (NIST and NSA)

Work with MITRE department, division and sector leadership in shaping the tasks deliverables. This typically involves engaging in structured discussions, brainstorming sessions, or collaborative meetings to address task goals, challenges, and strategies

Collaborate with senior DoW leadership to ensure cryptographic initiatives and policies align with the Secretary of Defense’s strategic goals and institutional priorities

Drive cultural and operational changes across the Department to institutionalize industry and DoW cryptographic best practices and standards

Collaborate with cryptographic SMEs and Oversee end-to-end planning and architecture definition of cryptographic capabilities, ensuring seamless transition from legacy cryptography to post quantum resistant cryptography across mission, enterprise, and systems engineering domains

Assess emerging technologies and solutions for applicability to DoW cryptographic challenges, including advanced cryptographic methods and zero trust architectures

Identify, analyze, and mitigate cybersecurity risks, ensuring compliance with DoW policies and frameworks

Facilitate collaboration across DoW components, industry partners, and other stakeholders to ensure risks are mitigated and technical solutions are feasible

Provide regular updates, briefings, and reports to both government and MITRE senior leadership, ensuring transparency and alignment on task progress and outcomes

Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including federal agencies, contractors, and technology providers

Provide technical expertise on industry and Federal cryptography engineering topics to the sponsor aligned with NIST, NIAP, and NSA standards to assist leaders with decisions

Develop and maintain documentation, processes, and tools to institutionalize lessons learned and best practices for future initiatives

Qualification

CryptographyCybersecurity ArchitecturePost-Quantum CryptographyRisk Management FrameworkNIST StandardsNSA StandardsCOMSEC EquipmentStakeholder EngagementChange ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsTeam CollaborationDocumentation

Required

Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, mathematics, or related fields; or 6 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with 3 years' experience; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience

Demonstrated experience architecting large-scale, complex cybersecurity architectures within the Department of Defense (DoW), federal government, or similarly regulated environments

Understanding of cryptographic solutions and their application to DoW cybersecurity challenges, such as interoperability, quantum computing risks, and industry adoption

Understanding of cryptographic algorithms (e.g., AES, RSA, ECC, SHA)

Familiarity with COMSEC equipment and standards

Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams across diverse geographic locations and organizational levels

Experience in sponsor and stakeholder engagement and communication, including briefing senior leadership and coordinating across diverse teams

Relevant technical knowledge of NIST and NSA identified cryptographic risks and potential solutions

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical audiences

Active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance

This position requires a minimum of 4 days a week on-site

Preferred

Master's degree or higher or equivalent and 8 years of related experience in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, or a related field

Advanced coursework or certifications in emerging cybersecurity technologies, such as quantum computing or cryptography

Direct experience supporting DoW CIO or Deputy CIO initiatives, including policy development, capability integration, and enterprise-wide cybersecurity transformation

Experience leading tasks focused on Zero Trust (ZT) architecture implementation, Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC), cryptographic modernization, or Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSSP) advancements

Demonstrated success in driving organizational change and institutionalizing cybersecurity priorities across large, complex organizations

Advanced knowledge of DoW cybersecurity policies, directives, and frameworks, including DoW Instruction 8500.01, NIST SP 800-207 (Zero Trust Architecture), and the Risk Management Framework (RMF)

Familiarity with industry incorporation of cryptography into applications and systems

Advanced cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP-ISSAP (Information Systems Security Architecture Professional), CISSP-ISSEP (Information Systems Security Engineering Professional), or CCSP (Certified Cloud Security Professional)

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