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The MITRE Expeditionary Department is seeking a dedicated cybersecurity engineer with a strong background in systems thinking and intelligence to join our team as a Marine Corps cybersecurity systems engineer. Our department is committed to delivering innovative concepts, technologies, and methodologies that ensure current and future Naval superiority. If you are a risk-taker who thrives in a complex enterprise environment, you will find a place in the Naval Division where your skills can push the boundaries of military digital and mission engineering. This position demands creative problem-solving through novel applications of systems of systems engineering and systems thinking to integrate new technologies into the naval expeditionary operational space.

The ideal candidate will possess deep operational and domain knowledge of the Marine Corps, along with a comprehensive understanding of current and future naval domain operational visions, doctrines, and tactical employments in the context of US peer competitors. You will enjoy collaborating with diverse and geographically dispersed teams to tackle our sponsors’ most challenging questions regarding the application of emerging technologies to real-world operational cybersecurity issues.

This role requires innovative problem-solving skills, utilizing systems of systems engineering practices to make significant contributions across the enterprise and create strategic impact. The ideal candidate will be an advocate for cultural and organizational transformation in data analytics, machine learning technologies, and the influence of advanced cybersecurity measures such as encryption, intrusion detection systems, and secure communications on society, industry, and defense. You will work with diverse and geographically dispersed teams to address our sponsors' most pressing cybersecurity challenges, focusing on enhancing network security, threat detection, and incident response to protect critical naval assets and operations.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Qualified candidates will have a strong technical background in cyber operations, network communications, reverse engineering, embedded design/programming, or computer forensics analysis with demonstrated experience supporting the special operations, defense, or intelligence communities. Selected candidates will work closely with the team of experienced engineers at the MITRE Quantico location, as well as other mission partners across MITRE, in support of Marine Corps sponsors.  Candidates must be able to work collaboratively, demonstrating strong teamwork and cooperation with MITRE, military, and civilian experts to address critical mission needs; provide options which anticipate operational needs; and identify relevant emerging methods that address Marine Corps mission challenges. 

Selected candidates will demonstrate the following:

Domain/Technical Competence.  Demonstrate familiarity with one or more of the following areas: (1) Cyber Operations (2) Special/Resilient Communications (3) Network Communications (4) Computer ScienceCollaboration. Engage and collaborate with engineers and planners, subject matter experts, specialists, and industry professionals. Leverage MITRE technical expertise from the Labs, capabilities from the MITRE Platforms, and other sponsor efforts to support the FFRDC value proposition.Sponsor Experience. Comfortably and respectfully engage with military and civilian leaders and engineers, as well as industry representatives.Flexibility and Suitability. Be able to modify and alter course as the environment and sponsor priorities shift. Understand the power of reach-back and be an effective conduit to bring the talent forward to execute at the right time. Operate within SOF culture and sensitive activities boundary conditions.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in a technical domain, such as Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering (or similar field) with 5 years of experience; 3 years of related experience with a Master’s Degree, or PhD with relevant experience who can immediately contribute at this job stepStrong cyber security backgroundNetwork Anonymity and experience with network protocolsConduct product assessments, vulnerability analysis or penetration testing on commercial devicesDemonstrated ability to work in dynamic and multi-disciplinary environmentsMust be able to work in a collaborative environment and adjust to changing deadlines and priorities to accomplish the customer mission.Applicants selected for this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or applicants who are eligible for security clearances.Active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCIThis position requires a minimum of 50% hybrid on-site presence.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree in related fieldActive TS/SCIStrong Android application / operating system knowledgeStrong Reverse Engineering knowledge Some RF engineering experienceSome Digital Forensic experienceSome Machine Learning experienceProven ability to provide objective solutions and recommendations to address customer challenges. Strong written and verbal communication skills; effective technical presentation skillsKnowledge and experience working with a wide variety of interagency and intelligence community partners. Previous experience within Combatant CommandsSelf-starter, with an eagerness to work with ambiguity and imperfect information.

This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s):

Secret

This requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s):

Top Secret/SCI

Salary compensation range and midpoint:

$123,000 - $154,000 - $185,000 Annual

Work Location Type:

Hybrid

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