Lead Systems Security Engineer for DoD & National Security

RiseMe; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 159,000 - 238,000; Full time

Job summary

MITRE's Mission Assured Engineering Department seeks a strong systems security expert to join an innovative team delivering secure, resilient capabilities for national security systems. You will advise DoD sponsors, perform cyber assessments, and help shape security design across programs.

The role emphasizes collaboration with MITRE, government, and contractors, and requires active security clearance. On-site work in Colorado is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree; or 6 years with a master's; or 3 years with a PhD.
• Depth in Systems Security Engineering, Cybersecurity, Software/Systems Engineering.
• Experience developing or evaluating Systems Security Engineering solutions.

Responsibilities

• Advise sponsors on secure, resilient cyber-physical systems.
• Conduce cyber assessments and purple team engagements.
• Recommend secure design across lifecycle stages.

Skills

Systems Security Engineering

Cybersecurity

Software Engineering

Systems Engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

D3FEND

ATT&CK

Caldera

MITRE framework

Job description

MITRE's Mission Assured Engineering Department seeks a strong systems security expert to join an innovative team delivering secure, resilient capabilities for national security systems. You will advise DoD sponsors, perform cyber assessments, and help shape security design across programs.

The role emphasizes collaboration with MITRE, government, and contractors, and requires active security clearance. On-site work in Colorado is expected.