MITRE · 13 hours ago
Applied Cybersecurity Engineering, Senior
McLean, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$129K/yr - $194K/yr
5+ years expMITRE is a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to tackling the nation's toughest challenges, including cybersecurity. The Senior Applied Cybersecurity Engineer will focus on protecting critical infrastructure by applying cybersecurity principles, conducting assessments, and developing innovative solutions to enhance cyber resilience.
Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologyNon ProfitQuantum ComputingSaaS
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Demonstrate initiative by taking ownership of assigned tasks and delivering results within deadlines
Continuously learn and adapt to new tools, technologies, and methodologies relevant to the role
Contribute to team meetings and brainstorming sessions to drive creative problem-solving
Collaborate with team members to design, develop, and implement innovative solutions for sponsor challenges
Apply cybersecurity principles to a wide variety of systems and recommend solutions to increase cyber resilience
Develop and implement cybersecurity controls and procedure to address sponsor’s requirements and challenges
Support cybersecurity assessments, analysis, and testing of OT/ICS in critical infrastructure environments, including participation in modeling, simulation, and lab testbed activities as needed
Qualification
Required
Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a bachelor's degree; or 3 years and a master's degree or a PhD or equivalent combination of related education and work experience
Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems/Technology, or related field
Ability to lead discussions, collaborate across different teams and organizations, and brief technical and non-technical stakeholders
Experience using at least one cybersecurity framework or standard (e.g., NIST Cybersecurity Framework, NIST SP 800-82, ISA/IEC 62443, DoD RMF, FISMA) in risk assessment, system design, or operations
Experience with or exposure to industrial control systems (ICS), Operational Technology (OT), SCADA, or other control systems used in critical infrastructure or space missions (through professional work, lab projects, or research)
Hands-on experience conducting cybersecurity assessments or incident response (e.g., SOC/MDR work, incident handling, security testing, or on-site assessments)
Must be a US citizen with a active TS clearance to be considered
This position requires a minimum of 50% hybrid on-site at MITRE or government locations
Preferred
Knowledge of ICS/OT architectures (e.g., PLCs, DCS, SCADA) and industrial protocols (e.g., Modbus, DNP3, OPC)
History of building trusted relationships with demanding customers or leaders
Experience applying MITRE ATT&CK and MITRE ATT&CK for ICS
Excellent interpersonal skills, judgment, discretion, and tact
Deep technical expertise in one or more areas including modeling and simulation, systems engineering, mission engineering, OT countermeasures, threat emulation, or susceptibility assessment and analysis
Advanced degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems/Technology, or a related field
Experience supporting or leading cyber simulation activities such as cyber ranges, lab-based experiments, Simulation Exercises (SIMEX), or Tabletop Exercises (TTXs) for critical infrastructure stakeholders
Experience with detection engineering or threat hunting to identify adversary TTPs and develop analytics for malicious behavior
Experience contributing to or operationalizing cyber threat frameworks and tools (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK, ATT&CK for ICS, CALDERA, OpenCTI) to support adversary emulation, analysis, or defensive improvements
Experience working directly with critical infrastructure owners/operators
Professional certifications in OT security, incident response, or digital forensics are helpful
Benefits
Competitive benefits
Exceptional professional development opportunities for career growth
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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