MITRE · 21 hours ago
Lead Operational Technology (OT) Cybersecurity Engineer
Fort Meade, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$159K/yr - $238K/yr
8+ years expMITRE is a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to tackling the nation's toughest challenges, focusing on cybersecurity and critical infrastructure. The Lead Operational Technology Cybersecurity Engineer will work closely with government and critical infrastructure sponsors to enhance the cybersecurity of mission-critical operational technology systems through a collaborative approach and technical expertise.
Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologyNon ProfitQuantum ComputingSaaS
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Working directly with government and critical infrastructure operators to develop requirements for new cyber protection technologies, perform applied research and development activities, develop operational pilots, and assist in transition to operational use
Developing and operationalizing cyber sensors and analytic architectures to enable more efficient and effective OT cybersecurity operations, threat-hunting, and forensic analysis. Execute technical and programmatic duties in the delivery and integration of cyber technologies into stakeholder environments
Conducting cyber mission dependency, criticality, mission failure, and adversary cyberattack scenario analyses to inform design of OT resilient architectures
Researching, developing, operationalizing, evaluating, and improving OT defensive tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) for detecting and responding to cyber threats, and
Developing and performing attack emulation and deception operations
Qualification
Required
Bachelors in one of the following disciplines: Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering or similar technical field
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
Experience in multiple areas listed under Job Responsibilities
Applicants selected for this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information
Experience in OT cybersecurity, OT protocol analysis, and/or process control
Must be U.S. citizen able to obtain a TS clearance within 1 year of hire
This position requires a minimum of 50% hybrid on-site
Preferred
Hands-on experience with programming PLCs, field instrumentation, in an operational or lab environment
Hands-on experience with configuring industrial networks and maintaining a domain in an operational or lab environment
Experience designing or modifying OT systems, OT network monitoring, or OT adversary emulation
Experience with embedded system firmware or real-time operating systems
Proficiency with scripting and software development language(s) (Python, Java, C/C++, JavaScript, etc.)
Familiarity with cybersecurity policies and standards, including: NIST SP 800-82, NERC-CIP, DoD Zero Trust Strategy, IEC 62443
Familiarity with relevant technologies, such as Operational Technology (OT) Protocols (Modbus, DNP3, ProfiNET, etc.) and related protocols (BACnet, CAN, MIL-STD-1553, etc.) as well as development with OT related tools (ladder logic, IEC 61131, PAC Machine Edition, TIA Portal, etc.) and knowledge of security unique to OT and cyber-physical systems
Preference will be given to qualified candidates with ACTIVE Security Clearances
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.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$2.05MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyMassachusetts Technology Collaborative
2023-07-27Grant
2023-06-08Grant· $2.05M
Leadership Team
Katie Schroth
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Kerry Buckley
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