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MIT Lincoln Laboratory · 1 day ago

Cyber Defense Specialist

Fort Meade, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$110K/yr - $149K/yr

8+ years exp

MIT Lincoln Laboratory is seeking a Cyber Defense Specialist to join their Cyber Operations & Analysis Technology Group. The role focuses on planning, conducting, and assessing defensive cyber operations while contributing to technical R&D efforts and providing expert guidance on cyber threats and technologies.

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Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Contribute to technical R&D efforts identifying technical gaps and developing solutions to meet operational needs

Work closely with operational stakeholders to identify technical needs and challenges

Provide expert-level guidance on defensive cyber operations to both technical researchers and government stakeholders

Stay informed of emerging cyber threats and technologies, including advanced persistent threats, zero-day exploits, and nation-state sponsored attacks

Develop and maintain expertise in emerging technologies and techniques relevant for cyber defense, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, and cloud security

Represent MIT Lincoln Laboratory in interactions with government agencies, industry partners, and other stakeholders on matters related to defensive cyber operations

Qualification

Defensive cyber operationsCybersecurity principlesThreat analysisSplunkPythonAnalytical skillsProblem-solving skillsCommunication skillsCollaboration skillsMotivation

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field (Master's degree preferred)

Minimum 8 years of experience in defensive cyber operations, including experience in planning, conducting, and assessing defensive operations as an element of the Cyber Mission Force

Experience utilizing defensive tools such as Splunk, ELK, ArcSight, or similar platforms for cyber hunting, threat analysis, and incident response (experience with GOTS tools is a plus)

Strong understanding of network protocols, operating systems, and cybersecurity principles

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and outside the box

Excellent written and oral communication skills, including technical communication for non-technical audiences

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively on difficult, open-ended problems in cyber security and operations with interdisciplinary technical teams

Motivation to identify underlying technical problems and investigate solutions proactively

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

Must be within commutable distance of Lexington, Massachusetts or Fort Meade, Maryland