8+ years of experience in cybersecurity or related fields; or 6 years with a Master's; or 3 years with a PhD; or equivalent experience.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field.
Proficient in Splunk and cloud computing.
Strong understanding of cybersecurity operations and principles.
Experience in SOCs, threat hunting, detection engineering, malware analysis, or cyber deception.
Active Top Secret/SCI with polygraph U.S. Government issued Security Clearance required.
U.S. Citizenship is mandatory for security clearance eligibility.
Responsibilities
Enhance adversary detection and network defense using cybersecurity expertise and data science skills.
Develop AI-enabled tools for anomaly detection and behavioral analytics.
Research and assess emerging AI techniques for defensive cyber missions.
Utilize MITRE ATT&CK® for adversary hunting and TTP-based defenses.
Create security analytics and dashboards in Splunk or Elastic, integrating new data feeds.
Automate container environments through CI/CD processes.
Serve as a trusted advisor to the Federal Government.
Benefits
Collaborative work environment with a focus on innovative cybersecurity solutions.
Opportunity to work with advanced AI technologies in a mission-driven context.
Engagement in hands-on defensive operations combined with research and development.
Access to cutting-edge tools and methodologies in cybersecurity.
Potential for professional growth and development in a critical field.
Full Job Description
Department Summary:
MITRE's Defensive Cyber Operations department is seeking creative people to work collaboratively with our staff of cybersecurity engineers in the fields of defensive cyber operations, threat hunt, detection engineering, and cyber deception and adversary engagement with increasing emphasis in Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support mission-driven cybersecurity initiatives for government sponsors.
This role blends hands-on defensive operations with advanced research and applied development in AI-enabled cybersecurity. The successful candidate will help design, implement, and evaluate next-generation defensive capabilities that leverage machine learning, large language models, autonomous systems, and advanced analytics to protect mission-critical systems and national infrastructure
Roles & Responsibilities:
Our work responsibilities vary, but could include:
Combining cybersecurity domain expertise and contemporary data science skills to enhance adversary detection, network defense, and Security Operations Center (SOC) process improvement.
Developing AI-enabled cybersecurity tools for anomaly detection, behavioral analytics, malware analysis, and adversary emulation.
Researching emerging AI techniques (e.g., machine learning, deep learning, generative AI, reinforcement learning) and assessing their applicability to defensive cyber missions.
Using MITRE ATT&CK® to hunt the adversary and build TTP-based defenses.
Using detection engineering to create security analytics and dashboards in Splunk or Elastic and integrating new data feeds
Automating container environments via continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD)
Acting as a trusted advisor to the Federal Government
Basic Qualifications:
Typically 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.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field
Significant experience with Splunk and cloud computing
Knowledge of cyber security operations and cyber security principles and their application
Experience in at least one of: Security Operations Centers (SOCs), threat hunting, detection engineering, malware analysis, or cyber deception
Applicants selected for this position will be subject to a government clearance security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Must have an active Top Secret/SCI with polygraph U.S Government issued Security Clearance. Per the U.S. Government's eligibility requirements, you must be a U.S Citizen to be considered for a security clearance.
This position has an on-site requirement of 5 days a week on-site.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with Elastic/ELK
Experience using MITRE ATT&CK®
Experience using or developing AI tools and techniques for defensive cyber operations
This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s): Top Secret/SCI/Polygraph
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/Polygraph
Salary compensation range and midpoint: $158,800 - $198,500 - $238,200 Annual
