Lincoln Laboratory

Full Spectrum Cyber Capability and Operations Expert

Lincoln Laboratory$145K — $220K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • PhD or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Cyber Security, or a related field.
  • Must obtain and maintain a Top Secret level DoD security clearance.
  • Proficient in high-level scripting (e.g., Python) and low-level languages (e.g., C, assembly).
  • Knowledge of computing architecture and operating system internals.
  • Familiar with DoD processes including acquisition, planning, and operations.
  • Experience in both offensive and defensive computer network operations.
  • Strong capability in leading multidisciplinary teams and project management.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement unique cyber capabilities for unconventional devices and networks.
  • Test and evaluate cyber capabilities for operational suitability and survivability.
  • Engage with DoD acquisition, planning, and operations processes.
  • Maintain a broad perspective while addressing technical details.
  • Communicate complex technical concepts to senior leaders succinctly.
  • Self-direct projects and mentor teams to reach objectives.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans.
  • MIT-funded pension.
  • Matching 401K.
  • Paid leave for vacation, sick, parental, and military.
  • Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities.
  • Access to mentorship programs.
  • Work-life balance options.
  • Voluntary benefits and discounts.
Full Job Description
Job Overview:

MIT Lincoln Laboratory is seeking an experienced Full Spectrum Cyber Capability and Operations Expert to join our Cyber Physical Systems group within the Cyber Security and Information Sciences Division. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in core computing technical disciplines including software, hardware, and networks, with a strong emphasis on embedded systems development and security, wireless communications, applied cryptography, and applied networking. In addition, they will be familiar with DoD and/or IC capability development, acquisitions, and operations processes.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement novel cyber capabilities on unconventional devices and networks.
  • Test and evaluate cyber capabilities and concepts of employment for operational suitability and survivability.
  • Work with DoD processes including acquisition, planning, and operations.
  • Clearly focus on the big picture while taking appropriate lower-level technical details into account.
  • Explain highly technical concepts succinctly to senior audiences.
  • Self-direct efforts and lead and mentor multidisciplinary teams to achieve project goals.


Qualifications:

  • PhD or equivalent education plus experience in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Cyber Security, or a related field.
  • Selected candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation and must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret level DoD security clearance.
  • High-level scripting languages, such as Python
  • Low-level languages, such as C or assembly
  • Computing architecture design, instruction set architectures, and operating system internals
  • Familiarity with DoD processes including acquisition, planning, and operations.
  • Familiarity with computer network operations, both offensive and defensive.
  • Exceptional ability to rapidly assimilate understanding of novel systems or cyber techniques
  • Strong communication skills, especially in explaining technical concepts to high-level decision-makers.
  • Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and drive projects to completion.
  • Experience with embedded systems development and security
  • Familiarity with binary reverse engineering and exploitation

Recent Graduate Hiring Range: $145,200-$170,000

Experienced Hiring Range: $145,200-$220,000

Disclaimer: MIT Lincoln Laboratory provides a typical hiring range as a good faith estimate of what we reasonably expect to offer for this position at the time of posting. The final salary offered to a selected candidate will depend on various factors, including-but not limited to-the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, skills and education/training, internal equity considerations and applicable legal requirements. This range reflects base salary only and does not include additional forms of compensation or benefits.

At MIT Lincoln Laboratory, our exceptional career opportunities include many outstanding benefits to help you stay healthy, feel supported, and enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance. Benefits offered to employees include:
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
  • MIT-funded pension
  • Matching 401K
  • Paid leave (including vacation, sick, parental, military, etc.)
  • Tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs
  • Mentorship programs
  • A range of work-life balance options
  • ... and much more!


Please visit our Benefits page for more information. As an employee of MIT, you can also take advantage of other voluntary benefits, discounts and perks.

Selected candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation and must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret level DoD security clearance.

Requisition ID: 42202

About Lincoln Laboratory

Lincoln Laboratory is a federally funded research and development center that conducts research and development in technology areas relevant to national security. The laboratory is operated by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and is located in Lexington, Massachusetts. Lincoln Laboratory's research areas include air and missile defense, cyber security, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance, communications and information technology, and advanced electronics. The laboratory was founded in 1951 and has been responsible for many technological innovations, including the development of the first air traffic control system and the first satellite navigation system. The laboratory has a staff of over 3,000 employees, including scientists, engineers, and support staff.
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