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MITRE · 2 days ago

OT Cybersecurity Detection Engineer

McLean, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Familiarity with ETL workflows like ELK and Splunk.

Developing rules for identifying anomalous behavior in OT network components.

Collaborating with government and critical infrastructure operators to develop new cyber protection technologies.

Creating cyber sensor and analytics architectures for efficient OT cybersecurity operations.

Conducting analyses to inform the design of resilient OT architectures.

Researching, developing, and operationalizing defensive tactics for cyber threats in OT environments.

Using MITRE ATT&CK® to enhance detection capabilities in OT environments.

Performing forensic analysis of OT devices for cyber incident analysis.

Conducting attack emulation and deception operations.

Qualification

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Experience in Job ResponsibilitiesGovernment security investigationAccess to classified informationPLCsField InstrumentationIndustrial NetworksOT Systems DesignOT Security MonitoringAdversary EmulationEmbedded SystemsFirmwareReal-Time Operating SystemsCybersecurity FrameworksMITRE ATT&CKD3FENDCybersecurity PoliciesNIST SP 800-82NIST SP 800-53NERC-CIPDoD Zero Trust StrategyIEC 62443Federal DepartmentsCritical InfrastructureElectric UtilitiesGas UtilitiesWater Utilities

Required

Bachelors in one of the following disciplines: Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering or similar technical field

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 one or more 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

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

Experience with OT network and/or endpoint security monitoring

Experience with OT adversary emulation concepts and technologies

Experience with embedded system firmware or real-time operating systems

Demonstrated experience working with cybersecurity frameworks including MITRE ATT&CK & D3FEND

Familiarity with cybersecurity policies and standards, including: NIST SP 800-82, 800-53, NERC-CIP, DoD Zero Trust Strategy, IEC 62443

Experience working with federal departments and agencies or their stakeholders (e.g., state/local/tribal/territorial governments) and critical infrastructure organizations (especially electric, gas or water utilities)

Company

MITRE

Glassdoor

2.8

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

5,001-10,000 employees