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Applied Cybersecurity Engineer, Lead

The MITRE Corporation Colorado Springs, CO

Colorado Springs, CO

1d ago

$159k - $238k/yr Full time Senior Cyber Defense Cybersecurity

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Job Description

MITRE’s Mission Assured Engineering Department is seeking an Applied Cybersecurity Engineer, Lead to support DoD sponsors as a systems security and cybersecurity subject matter expert. In this onsite role in Colorado Springs, CO, you will advise, assess, and test secure system design and defensive cyber readiness through hands-on engagements and actionable analysis.

This position combines systems security engineering guidance with cyber assessment and purple teaming support, with direct in-person contributions to sponsor programs. You will also help develop and mature advanced capabilities for understanding, analyzing, and improving system resilience and security.

Key Responsibilities

Advise sponsors on developing and acquiring secure, resilient cyber-physical systems, with emphasis on protecting mission systems, strengthening defenses, and addressing security weaknesses
Use Systems Security Engineering and Cybersecurity expertise to execute cyber assessments and purple team engagements across fielded and acquisition systems
Recommend how systems are specified, designed, developed, implemented, integrated, tested, and sustained to meet security, resiliency, and safety requirements
Collaborate with sponsors and DoD customers to define priorities, support planning and execution of cyber assessments, and deliver clear, actionable findings
Support development of systems security and cybersecurity strategy, system testing and evaluation, and verification and validation efforts
Work effectively with MITRE, government, and contractors while communicating through writing, presentations, and collaborative discussions across peers, managers, and sponsors
Promote collaboration and integration across the System Security Engineering department and throughout MITRE
Research and develop new technical capabilities and processes for assessing system and technology resilience and security
Contribute to projects or small teams to solve complex cybersecurity problems for sponsors
Contribute to innovation of AI use cases applied to cyber operational challenges
Maintain cutting-edge support by keeping pace with the rapidly evolving lifecycle of emerging technologies

Required Qualifications

Typically requires 8 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree; or 6 years with a master’s degree; or a PhD with 3 years of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Technical depth in Systems Security Engineering, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, or Systems Engineering
Experience developing or evaluating Systems Security Engineering solutions and capabilities
Ability to think critically and be proactive in research and problem-solving with minimal supervision
Understanding of MITRE sponsor missions, domains, and cybersecurity challenges
Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills and a strong desire to learn
Knowledge of D3FEND, ATT&CK, Caldera, ATT&CK Evaluations, and MITRE’s public interest work
Experience scoping and conducting adversary emulation, simulation, or purple teaming
Experience with hands-on red teaming, penetration testing, and other offensive security operations
Experience designing and leading threat-driven cyber exercises, including tabletop and readiness exercises, plus threat assessments prioritized for adversary and mission relevance to stakeholders
Must have an active Secret U.S. Government issued Security Clearance and be eligible to obtain and maintain Top Secret/SCI; U.S. citizenship is required per U.S. Government eligibility requirements
Requires a minimum of 3 days on-site

Technologies

D3FEND
ATT&CK
Caldera
ATT&CK Evaluations

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in planning and leading cyber exercises
Demonstrated track record building strong internal and external partnerships
Active Top Secret/SCI clearance

Location and Clearance Requirements

Location: Colorado Springs, CO (onsite)
Minimum clearance required: Secret
Must obtain within one year of hire: Top Secret/SCI

Salary

USD 158,800 - 238,200 per year
Midpoint range listed as $158,800 - $198,500 - $238,200 Annual

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