Senior Cybersecurity Systems Engineer

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If this sounds like the choice you want to make, then choose MITRE - and make a difference with us.MITRE’s Systems Security Engineering Department has a new opportunity for a strong technical candidate with systems security expertise to join an innovative team of engineers focused on ensuring resilient and secure solutions for sponsor / customer needs and developing security capabilities for a safer world.For this position, you will leverage your academic foundation and your work experiences to develop, hone and apply your knowledge of the latest systems security and cybersecurity engineering concepts to ensure resilient and secure solutions for sponsor or customer needs. Also, you will have opportunities to merge your work and interests with advancements from research, industry, academia, and standards groups to develop novel security capabilities.The right candidate will enjoy a fast-paced team environment, working with cutting-edge technology, and contributing to advancing security concepts. We are seeking a self-starter that assists in applying cyber test principles to build security into large engineering projects and acquisition efforts. The candidate for this position will work on a wide variety of challenging problems including systems resiliency, cyber test, security, and cybersecurity activities in direct support of programs.Roles & Responsibilities:The Systems Security Engineer will be a core member of the technical team and serve as systems security and cybersecurity subject matter expert (SME) to stakeholders and collaborators. The position will also serve as primary, trusted independent advisor to DoD sponsors on the security design of national security systems and requires direct in-person contributions to our Bedford-based Sponsor.Advise sponsors in developing and acquiring trustworthy secure cyber physical systems with an emphasis on embedded cryptographic solutions and the DoD Cybersecurity ProgramApply understanding of Systems Security Engineering with a focus on cryptography, key management and protected communications systemsProvide recommendations on ensuring systems are specified, designed, developed, implemented, integrated, tested and sustained to meet security, resiliency, and safety requirementsAssist in development of systems security and cybersecurity strategy development, system testing and evaluation, and verification and validation effortsDevelop engineering trade analyses for cost, performance and scalability for systems security capabilitiesProvide technical analysis to program managers for Critical Design Reviews, Program Management Reviews, Independent Technical Review Teams, and engineering document reviewsCollaborate effectively with MITRE, government, and contractors; to effectively communicate in writing, presentations, and collaborative discussions; able to interface with peers, managers, and government sponsors.Promote collaboration and integration with other organizational elements within the System Security Engineering department and across MITRE.Research and develop unique, cutting-edge technical capabilities and processes for understanding, assessing, and analyzing system and technology resilience and securityDevelop system security engineering attributes within complex model-based system engineering products in direct support of programsContribute to projects or small teams to solve complex cybersecurity problems for our sponsorsContribute to the innovation of new AI use cases applied to cyber operational challengesKeep pace with the rapidly advancing lifecycle of emerging technologies to maintain cutting edge support of sponsor programsBasic Qualifications:Bachelor of Science degree in Systems Engineering, Systems Security Engineering, Cloud Architecture/Engineering, Cybersecurity, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, and minimum 5 years related experienceDemonstrated technical depth in the field of Systems Security Engineering, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, or Systems EngineeringExperience developing or evaluating Systems Security Engineering solutions and capabilitiesThe ability to think critically and be proactive in pursuing research and problem-solving with minimal supervision.Have knowledge of security technologies: e.g., cryptography, cross domain solutions, IDS/IPS, network analysis, endpoint protectionStrong technical writing and oral presentation skillsThis position requires a Top-Secret/SCI ClearancePer the U.S. Government’s eligibility requirements for a clearance, U.S. Citizenship is required.This position requires a minimum of 4 days a week on-sitePreferred Qualifications:Master’s degree or higher in a relevant field5+ years of experience in engineering DoD systemsSATCOM and/or Space operations experienceCrypto systems development, evaluation and certification experience (e.g. UIC, SSR, IASRD, SERD)Cyber-defense operational or engineering experience, especially within the DoDDemonstrated leadership experienceRecognized expertise in DoD system platforms, mission applications, and modeling & simulationTop Secret clearanceExperience/familiarity with Digital Engineering, model-based engineering tools and methodsThis requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s):SecretThis requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s):Top Secret/SCISalary compensation range and midpoint:$121,200 - $151,500 - $181,800 AnnualWork Location Type:OnsiteIt is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. 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