Cyber Operations Engineer (Intermediate) – Onsite

Socket.dev; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

MITRE in McLean, VA is seeking an Intermediate Cyber Operations Engineer to support cyber operations, digital investigations, and applied research initiatives. This role applies cybersecurity, software, and systems engineering skills to develop and assess mission-focused capabilities.

The successful candidate will work with experienced engineers and operators to build practical tools, perform technical analysis, and strengthen operational cyber solutions, with on-site work four days a week.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a minimum of 3 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 1 year and a Master’s degree; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, or related technical field, or equivalent combination of related education and experience.
• No security clearance is required at the time of hire; must be willing and able to obtain and maintain a security clearance within one year of employment.
• Experience or coursework in cybersecurity, software engineering, systems engineering, networking, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience programming or scripting in Python, Go, C++, Java, Bash, or similar languages.
• Familiarity with Linux systems and command-line tools.
• Working knowledge of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, UDP, and common network protocols.
• Familiarity with information security principles and cybersecurity operations concepts.
• Ability to solve technical problems, communicate findings clearly, and work effectively in a collaborative engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design, development, implementation, and assessment of cyber capabilities supporting operational mission objectives.
• Assist with technical analysis of systems, networks, logs, packet captures, and other operational data sources.
• Apply information security principles to the development, configuration, testing, and hardening of systems and supporting infrastructure.
• Develop scripts, prototypes, tools, and workflows that improve cyber analysis, automation, or operational resiliency.
• Support digital forensic, network analysis, vulnerability research, or reverse engineering activities as needed for mission requirements.
• Research and evaluate cyber technologies, security techniques, and operational tradecraft for mission applicability.
• Collaborate with engineers, operators, and multidisciplinary technical teams to deliver mission-focused solutions.
• Prepare technical documentation, test results, assessments, and briefings for technical stakeholders.
• Learn new technologies, platforms, and security methodologies with guidance from senior technical staff.

Skills

Python

Go

C++

Java

Bash

Linux familiarity

Networking fundamentals

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, or related technical field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

Job description

MITRE in McLean, VA is seeking an Intermediate Cyber Operations Engineer to support cyber operations, digital investigations, and applied research initiatives. This role applies cybersecurity, software, and systems engineering skills to develop and assess mission-focused capabilities.

The successful candidate will work with experienced engineers and operators to build practical tools, perform technical analysis, and strengthen operational cyber solutions, with on-site work four days a week.