Senior Enterprise IT & Cyber Defense Leader (Onsite)

Mitre Corporation; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 173,000 - 259,000; Full time

Job summary

MITRE is seeking a strong technical leader to serve as the onsite focal point for the CNC within the AFLCMC/HNI, at Hanscom AFB, MA. You will translate strategy into executable roadmaps, align with Zero Trust and ICAM, and collaborate with sponsors, MITRE teams, and industry partners to deliver mission-aligned results.

The role requires a Top Secret/SCI readiness, a four-days-a-week on-site commitment, and the opportunity to impact national security through integrated, high-impact solutions

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in complex technical or mission environments with a related degree.
• Strong written and verbal communication to translate complex details for senior leaders.
• Proven track record delivering technical/mission outcomes through leadership and collaboration.
• Experience leading enterprise IT modernization and managed services in federal/defense contexts.
• Top Secret or TS/SCI eligibility with ability to obtain/maintain clearance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as onsite strategic advisor and technical lead for DAF Enterprise Services.
• Interface with senior sponsors, MITRE, and industry to align priorities and inform decisions.
• Translate goals into actionable roadmaps and integration plans per DoD Zero Trust architectures.
• Lead multidisciplinary pilots and integrations across enterprise, mission, and tactical environments.
• Apply systems engineering to deliver rigorous, mission-relevant outcomes.
• Ensure alignment with DAF Zero Trust, ICAM, endpoint security, and data strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Cybersecurity

DoD / DAF experience

Strategic roadmapping

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, cybersecurity, or related field

Master's degree or PhD (preferred)

Tools

Intune

MDE

Copilot

ServiceNow

Zero Trust Architecture

Job description

MITRE is seeking a strong technical leader to serve as the onsite focal point for the CNC within the AFLCMC/HNI, at Hanscom AFB, MA. You will translate strategy into executable roadmaps, align with Zero Trust and ICAM, and collaborate with sponsors, MITRE teams, and industry partners to deliver mission-aligned results.

The role requires a Top Secret/SCI readiness, a four-days-a-week on-site commitment, and the opportunity to impact national security through integrated, high-impact solutions