Cybersecurity Manager - Cyber Threat Intelligence and Metrics

Cybersecurity Manager – Cyber Threat Intelligence and Metrics Position Type: Full‑time Location: Lexington, MA, US Date Posted: Apr 14, 2026 Company MIT Lincoln Laboratory Overview The Security Services Department’s overall mission is to identify and counter security threats to MIT Lincoln Laboratory’s mission of developing game‑changing technology in support of national security, including guarding against compromise by foreign intelligence agencies and insider threats. To accomplish this mission, the department formulates and implements policies, plans, and actions that protect facilities, assets, personnel, and information systems from sabotage, vandalism, and exploitation. Who Are We? MIT Lincoln Laboratory is a Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) that conducts advanced research in support of national security. The laboratory fosters a culture of collaboration and innovation across research teams, government partners, and industry. What Will You Do? The Manager, Cybersecurity Threat Intelligence and Metrics leads the Laboratory’s Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) Program and the Cybersecurity Metrics Program, providing actionable intelligence and data‑driven insights to executives, risk managers, and operational teams. Lead a matrixed cross‑functional team, establish program charters, set goals and objectives, and monitor daily operations and reporting to meet delivery timelines. Supervise the definition and maintenance of operating procedures, intelligence reporting, risk metrics, budgets, and governance structures. Direct the collection, analysis, and dissemination of actionable cyber threat intelligence from government, industry, commercial, and open‑source channels. Oversee production of tailored intelligence reports, advisories, and threat assessments for executive, operational, and tactical audiences. Maintain and update adversary profiles, actor TTP mappings, and geopolitical risk assessments. Serve as the primary liaison for external information‑sharing partnerships, including ISACs, vendors, and government partners. Integrate threat intelligence outputs into supply chain risk management, cyber risk assessments, incident response, vulnerability management, and proactive defense workflows. Ensure timely alerts on critical vulnerabilities, campaign activity, or threat actor shifts and provide regular proactive threat awareness training to key MIT LL personnel. Own the enterprise framework for cybersecurity performance metrics covering vulnerabilities, compliance, and cyber risk exposure. Lead the design, testing, and implementation of automated dashboards and reports for executive leadership, risk committees, threat hunting, and operational teams. Define standardized metrics definitions, data models, and collection methods to ensure consistency and integrity across departments. Oversee routine and ad‑hoc reporting cycles, ensuring accurate, timely, and actionable output. Partner with program management offices, analytics teams, and other critical enterprise elements. Maintain a centralized repository for metrics and reporting artifacts. Analyze data trends to identify emerging risks and inform strategic investment priorities. Supervise and mentor a matrixed multidisciplinary team, balancing resources and workload between cyber threat intelligence and cybersecurity metrics. Promote collaboration with incident responders, risk management, compliance, and executive leadership. Drive engagement and accountability across all stakeholders. What You Need / Requirements Must be a U.S. Citizen Education: Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Data Analytics, or a related field (Master’s preferred). Experience may substitute for a degree. Experience: 8+ years of combined experience in cybersecurity, intelligence analysis, or security metrics/governance. Leadership: 3+ years in a leadership, management, or team‑lead role. Understanding of cyber threat intelligence methodologies, frameworks (MITRE ATT&CK, Diamond Model), and the intelligence lifecycle. Proficiency in data analytics, dashboarding (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Splunk, or ELK), and KPI/KRI design. Familiarity with enterprise security operations, vulnerability management, and risk frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF). Knowledge of common intelligence sources (OSINT, ISACs, government advisories) and automation tools. Strong written and verbal communication skills, capable of tailoring complex information for diverse audiences. Occasional local and domestic overnight travel required. Selected candidate will be subject to a pre‑employment background investigation and must have an active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret DoD security clearance with SCI and SAP eligibility. Ideally You Will Have Proven ability to build, lead, and develop multidisciplinary teams. Excellent organizational and prioritization skills managing concurrent programs. Demonstrated success establishing governance, standardization, and cross‑functional collaboration. Strategic thinker balancing tactical execution with long‑term vision. Successful experience consolidating CTI and metrics functions under unified governance. Delivered standardized, enterprise‑wide cybersecurity metrics adopted by key stakeholders. Regularly produced intelligence deliverables used by executive, operational, and tactical teams. Received positive feedback from stakeholders on clarity, value, and impact of outputs. How Will You Grow? You will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment designed to support learning, thriving, and belonging. Leadership: Opportunity to advance within your team or lead cross‑functional projects. Growth opportunities: Potential for lateral and vertical movement. Education and training: Management training, mentorship, in‑house and external courses. Exposure: Engagement with sponsors, stakeholders, Laboratory leadership, and other divisions. Community: Participation encouraged for social events, Employee Resource Groups, clubs, and community service projects. Hiring Range $152,100 – $205,300 Benefits Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans MIT‑funded pension 401K matching Paid leave (vacation, sick, parental, military, etc.) Tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs Mentorship programs Work‑life balance options … and much more! Selected Candidate Background and Clearance Selected candidate will be subject to a pre‑employment background investigation and must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret level DoD security clearance. Equal Employment Opportunity MIT Lincoln Laboratory is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or genetic information; U.S. citizenship is required. Requisition ID 42921 #J-18808-Ljbffr