Lead Cyber Operations Engineer

The MITRE Corporation

$158K — $238K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree, or 6 years with a Master's, or a PhD with 3 years' experience; equivalent education may apply.
  • Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related Forensics field.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen capable of obtaining a security clearance.
  • Experience in programming with Python, Java, C++, or C.
  • Familiarity with operational digital forensics concepts and objectives, and latest trends in digital forensics.
  • Strong familiarity with Linux and network forensics, including pcap analysis.
  • Knowledge of database systems like MySQL, Postgres, or SQLite.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct digital, mobile, or cloud forensics analysis.
  • Perform IoT device forensics to gather insights from connected gadgets.
  • Capture and analyze network packets to investigate cyber incidents.
  • Apply professional principles, theories, and techniques in forensic investigations.
  • Support external sponsors with forensic insights and reports.
  • Develop prototypes based on recent technological research.
  • Independently learn new technologies, languages, and platforms as needed.

Benefits

  • Competitive benefits package focused on employee well-being.
  • Exceptional professional development opportunities for career growth.
  • Innovative work culture that promotes adaptation and collaboration.
Full Job Description
Department Summary:

MITRE's Offensive Operations & Effects department, part of the Cyber Operations & Effects Innovation Center, enables offensive cyber operations by applying software and hardware techniques and solutions. Our evaluations, rapid prototypes, and tools development provide unprecedented capabilities designed to be applied to real-world missions. Our experts provide cyber capabilities including support to offensive operations, reverse engineering, and forensics, while drawing on other expertise as required for specific missions or adversaries.

Roles & Responsibilities:

MITRE is seeking strong technical candidates with a computer science, software engineering or related background to join a research and development team focused on investigating new technologies and building prototypes.

The candidate for this position would have a familiarity in at least one of these disciplines: traditional forensics, mobile forensics, reverse engineering, loT devices, network packet capture and analysis, or Cloud forensics.

In addition, you will be responsible for:
  • Digital, mobile, or cloud forensics
  • IoT device forensics
  • Network packet capture and analysis
  • Apply a full range of professional principles, theories, concepts, and techniques
  • Support to outward-reaching sponsors
  • Develop prototypes based on research
  • Work independently to learn new technologies, languages and platforms


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
  • Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Forensics related field
  • Must be US citizen capable of obtaining and maintaining a security clearance
  • Experience with programming in languages such as Python, Java, C++, or C
  • Familiarity with operational digital forensics concepts and objectives
  • Familiarity with latest trends and non-governmental advances in digital forensics
  • Strong familiarity with Linux
  • Strong familiarity with network forensics, pcap analysis
  • Familiarity with database systems (e.g. MySQL, Postgres, SQLite) of the latest tools and techniques employed by forensic examiners
  • Familiarity with operational Cyber concepts and objectives
  • This position requires a minimum of 50% hybrid on-site


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Knowledgeable of operational digital forensic concepts and objectives
  • Knowledge of latest trends and non-governmental advances in Digital Forensics
  • Operational experience with network forensics, pcap analysis
  • Strong familiarity with database systems (e.g. MySQL, Postgres, SQLite) of the latest tools and techniques employed by forensic examiners
  • Having prior held Top Secret/SCI/Suitability in the past
  • Strong written and Oral communications skills


This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s):
None

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

Salary compensation range and midpoint:
$158,800 - $198,500 - $238,200 Annual

Work Location Type:
Hybrid

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at The MITRE Corporation

More Information Technology Jobs

Find similar Lead Cyber Operations Engineer jobs: