Cyber Operations Research Assistant - Resilience & Defense

Massachusetts Institute of Technology: Lincoln Laboratory

MIT Lincoln Laboratory’s Cyber Operations & Analysis Technology Group seeks an Assistant Staff researcher to analyze, develop, and architect cyber security systems. You will work with a high‑caliber team, applying autonomy and initiative to advance resilient operations for national security. This role emphasizes opportunities to publish results, lead projects, and grow technically across CS, software engineering, AI, and data science, with access to DoD security clearances and a mission‑driven #J-18808-Ljbffr

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