Senior Cross-Domain Solutions Engineer

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

Job summary

MITRE seeks a CDS Engineer to support the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency in Springfield, VA, focusing on cross-domain solutions and secure data engineering on-site. You will analyze architectures, develop requirements, and engage with government sponsors to deliver robust CDS capabilities.

Responsibilities include evaluating tools, data integration, and implementing mission-critical security controls while collaborating across MITRE, government, and contractor teams.

Qualifications

• Typically requires 8–10+ years of related experience with higher education credentials.
• Proven success with cross domain solutions in government environments.
• Experience with CDS guards, data diodes, and related architectures.
• Strong knowledge of file types, interfaces, ports, protocols, and filtering tech.
• Proficient in XML & JSON schema creation, wrapper development, hardening, and troubleshooting.
• Current TS/SCI/Polygraph clearance or eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Develop CDS requirements; identify file types, transport protocols, and interfaces.
• Perform analyses of alternatives and fact-based solution recommendations.
• Evaluate ISP architecture and implementation design.
• Identify tools and methods to integrate data sources.
• Engage with senior government staff on cross-domain topics.

Skills

CDS SME

File types & protocols

XML & JSON schema

Wrapper development

NIST SP800-53 & ICD-503

Top Secret/SCI/Polygraph

Cross-domain collaboration

Security hardening

Senior government liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD with experience

Tools

AWS Diode Service

CDUX

TDO

TDF

NCDSMO Raise-the-Bar

XML tooling

Job description

MITRE seeks a CDS Engineer to support the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency in Springfield, VA, focusing on cross-domain solutions and secure data engineering on-site. You will analyze architectures, develop requirements, and engage with government sponsors to deliver robust CDS capabilities.

Responsibilities include evaluating tools, data integration, and implementing mission-critical security controls while collaborating across MITRE, government, and contractor teams.