Senior AI-Driven Cyber Operations Engineer

MITRE; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 173,000 - 259,000; Full time

Job summary

MITRE is seeking strong technical candidates with a background in artificial intelligence to join a research and development team focused on advanced cyber operations, digital investigations, and AI-enabled mission capabilities.

The candidate should have familiarity in digital forensics, cloud forensics, reverse engineering, vulnerability research, network analysis, AI/ML development, or cyber analytics, and a strong interest in applying AI technologies to operational challenges.

Qualifications

• Experience designing, developing, or deploying AI/ML systems in operational or research contexts.
• Proficiency with Python, Java, C++, or C and AI/ML frameworks.
• Ability to deploy AI solutions in secure, enterprise, cloud, hybrid, or disconnected environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement AI-enabled capabilities for cyber operations and investigations.
• Lead development and integration of AI/ML tools and infrastructure for mission analytics.
• Identify automation opportunities across cyber operations and workflows.
• Conduct digital, mobile, cloud, and network forensic analysis to support missions.
• Develop prototypes, tools, analytics, and workflows for investigations and vulnerability work.

Skills

AI/ML development

Python

Java

C++

AI/ML frameworks

Linux

Cybersecurity

Cloud/enterprise environments

Leadership

Education

PhD with 5 years’ experience

Degree in Computer Science / AI / ML / Software Eng / Cybersecurity

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

OpenShift

SQL (PostgreSQL/SQLite)

LangChain

MLflow

Job description

MITRE is seeking strong technical candidates with a background in artificial intelligence to join a research and development team focused on advanced cyber operations, digital investigations, and AI-enabled mission capabilities.

The candidate should have familiarity in digital forensics, cloud forensics, reverse engineering, vulnerability research, network analysis, AI/ML development, or cyber analytics, and a strong interest in applying AI technologies to operational challenges.