Why choose between doing meaningful work and having a fulfilling life? At MITRE, you can have both. That's because MITRE people are committed to tackling our nation's toughest challenges—and we're committed to the long-term well-being of our employees. MITRE is different from most technology companies. We are a not-for-profit corporation chartered to work for the public interest, with no commercial conflicts to influence what we do. The R&D centers we operate for the government create lasting impact in fields as diverse as cybersecurity, healthcare, aviation, defense, and enterprise transformation. We're making a difference every day—working for a safer, healthier, and more secure nation and world. Our workplace reflects our values. We offer competitive benefits, exceptional professional development opportunities, and a culture of innovation that embraces diversity, inclusion, flexibility, collaboration, and career growth. If this sounds like the choice you want to make, then choose MITRE—and make a difference with us.nnThe MITRE Ft. Meade cyber work program is dedicated to crafting innovative solutions for our sponsors to defend the nation, gather intelligence, and project power in and through cyberspace. We seek people who have expertise in the relevant disciplines, understand how these missions are conducted today, have a vision for how to revolutionize those missions, and the passion to tackle hard problems.nnRoles and Responsibilities include:nnFamiliar with disciplines such as: computer science, artificial intelligence, reverse engineering, RF engineering, signal processing, military operations, information warfare, policy analysis, scaled agile framework, and system architecturennStrategize with senior government personnelnnAdvise and influence on cyber operations visionnnEngineer innovative tactics, techniques, and procedures to ensure resiliency in the face of cyber-attacknnPrevent malicious cyber activitynnDetect the presence of adversaries on friendly networksnnDevelop innovative cyber operations strategies, tactics, techniques, and proceduresnnWork closely with senior MITRE and government leaders to communicate vision and strategy to improve cyber operationsnnLead a team of MITRE personnel to implement strategy and/or develop prototype solutionsnnBasic Qualifications:nnTypically 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.nnBachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or related fieldnnAt least 8 years of professional experiencennA demonstrated knowledge of systems engineering and familiarity with cyber security processes and tools.nnTrack record of innovative thinking with a bias toward action in the cyber security/resiliency domainnnDemonstrated ability to work with sponsors at a senior level to identify key technical challenges and opportunities.nnExperience developing work programs, shaping work programs, and creating sponsor relationships, especially as related to cyber software engineering, intel, public sector, and/or DOD cyber work programs.nnfamiliar with cybersecurity development including system testing & evaluation and verification & validation.nnMust have minimum of DoD TS/SCI with Polygraph clearancennProficiency in use of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel, and WordnnMust have demonstrated proficiency and strength in verbal, written, PC, presentation, and communications skillsnnThis position requires a minimum of 50% hybrid on-site presence.nnPreferred Qualifications:nnAdvanced degree in technical field of studynnThis requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s):nnTop Secret/SCI/PolygraphnnThis requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s):nnTop Secret/SCI/PolygraphnnSalary compensation range and midpoint:nn$151,000 - $188,500 - $226,000 AnnualnnWork Location Type:nnHybridnnMITRE is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 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