Lead Secure Communications Engineer (Onsite, TS/SCI)

MITRE; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 159,000 - 238,000; Full time

Job summary

MITRE is a nonprofit engineering and advanced technology organization focused on national security and public-interest research. This role sits in the Offensive Operations & Effects department at MITRE's McLean campus, requiring on-site presence in a SCIF and Top Secret/SCI clearance.

You will design secure communications systems, perform threat modeling, and mentor engineering teams while collaborating with sponsor sites in the DC area.

Qualifications

• Requires 8+ years with a Bachelor’s degree; or 5 years with a Master’s; or 3 years with a PhD.
• Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• Proven experience in security engineering, systems programming, networking, or infrastructure for secure or mission-critical environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, implement, and assess secure communications systems for mission objectives.
• Lead threat modeling and security architecture analysis for mission-critical infrastructure.
• Apply information security principles to design, auditing, and hardening of communications systems.
• Identify opportunities for automation and operational resiliency in cyber operations workflows.
• Develop prototypes and tools to support secure communications and network analysis.

Skills

Python

Go

Rust

C++

Linux

Networking fundamentals

Threat modeling

System hardening

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/EE/Cybersecurity

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

MITRE is a nonprofit engineering and advanced technology organization focused on national security and public-interest research. This role sits in the Offensive Operations & Effects department at MITRE's McLean campus, requiring on-site presence in a SCIF and Top Secret/SCI clearance.

You will design secure communications systems, perform threat modeling, and mentor engineering teams while collaborating with sponsor sites in the DC area.