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MIT Lincoln Laboratory · 20 hours ago

Full Spectrum Cyber Capability and Operations Expert

Lexington, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$145K/yr - $220K/yr

MIT Lincoln Laboratory is seeking an experienced Full Spectrum Cyber Capability and Operations Expert to join their Cyber Physical Systems group. The role involves developing novel cyber capabilities and evaluating their operational suitability while working closely with DoD processes.

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Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop and implement novel cyber capabilities on unconventional devices and networks

Test and evaluate cyber capabilities and concepts of employment for operational suitability and survivability

Work with DoD processes including acquisition, planning, and operations

Clearly focus on the big picture while taking appropriate lower-level technical details into account

Explain highly technical concepts succinctly to senior audiences

Self-direct efforts and lead and mentor multidisciplinary teams to achieve project goals

Qualification

Embedded systems developmentApplied cryptographyWireless communicationsComputer network operationsHigh-level scripting languagesLow-level languagesComputing architecture designBinary reverse engineeringRapid assimilation of conceptsDoD processesCommunication skillsLeadership abilities

Required

PhD or equivalent education plus experience in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Cyber Security, or a related field

Selected candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation and must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret level DoD security clearance

High-level scripting languages, such as Python

Low-level languages, such as C or assembly

Computing architecture design, instruction set architectures, and operating system internals

Familiarity with DoD processes including acquisition, planning, and operations

Familiarity with computer network operations, both offensive and defensive

Exceptional ability to rapidly assimilate understanding of novel systems or cyber techniques

Strong communication skills, especially in explaining technical concepts to high-level decision-makers

Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and drive projects to completion

Experience with embedded systems development and security

Familiarity with binary reverse engineering and exploitation