Lead Cyber Operations Engineer Security Clearance

Position: Lead Cyber Operations Engineer with Security Clearance
Why choose between doing meaningful work and having a fulfilling life? At MITRE, you can have both. That's because MITRE people are committed to tackling our nation's toughest challenges-and we're committed to the long-term well-being of our employees. MITRE is different from most technology companies. We are a not-for-profit corporation chartered to work for the public interest, with no commercial conflicts to influence what we do.

The R&D centers we operate for the government create lasting impact in fields as diverse as cybersecurity, healthcare, aviation, defense, and enterprise transformation. We're making a difference every day-working for a safer, healthier, and more secure nation and world. Our workplace reflects our values. We offer competitive benefits, exceptional professional development opportunities for career growth, and a culture of innovation that embraces adaptability, collaboration, technical excellence, and people in partnership.

If this sounds like the choice you want to make, then choose MITRE - and make a difference with us. Department Summary MITRE's Offensive Operations & Effects department, part of the Cyber Operations & Effects Innovation Center, develops advanced cyber capabilities and mission-focused technology solutions supporting national security objectives. Our teams conduct applied research, operational analysis, prototype development, and technical experimentation across offensive cyber operations, digital investigations, reverse engineering, vulnerability research, malware analysis, and cyber-enabled mission support.

We leverage emerging technologies, advanced analytics, and artificial intelligence to deliver innovative capabilities designed for real-world operational environments. MITRE is seeking a highly technical Lead Cyber Operations Engineer - focusing on Cyber Operations & AI Innovation to support advanced cyber operations, digital investigations, and applied research initiatives. This role combines expertise in cybersecurity operations, digital forensics, AI/ML technologies, reverse engineering, and mission-focused engineering to develop and integrate innovative capabilities supporting operational cyber missions.

The successful candidate will help drive the adoption of AI-enabled solutions for cyber investigations, data analysis, operational automation, vulnerability research, and mission decision support across collaborative R&D and operational environments.

Roles & Responsibilities MITRE is seeking strong technical candidates with a background in artificial intelligence to join a research and development team focused on advanced cyber operations, digital investigations, and AI-enabled mission capabilities. The candidate for this position should have familiarity in one or more of the following disciplines: digital forensics, mobile forensics, cloud forensics, reverse engineering, vulnerability research, network packet capture and analysis, IoT investigations, AI/ML development, or cyber analytics.

Candidates should also possess a strong interest in applying emerging AI technologies and advanced analytics to operational cyber and investigative challenges. In this role, you will:
* Design, develop, and implement advanced cyber and AI-enabled capabilities supporting operational mission objectives and technology innovation initiatives
* Lead development and integration of AI/ML tools and supporting infrastructure for cyber operations, digital investigations, reverse engineering, and mission analytics
* I dentify opportunities for automation, optimization, and data-driven decision-making across cyber operations and digital investigation workflows
* Conduct and support digital, mobile, cloud, and network forensic analysis activities in support of mission requirements
* Develop prototypes, tools, analytics, and workflows supporting cyber operations, vulnerability research, reverse engineering, and investigative activities
* Research and evaluate emerging AI cyber technologies applicable to forensic techniques and/or operational tradecraft
* Establish and implement best practices for AI governance, operational security, responsible AI usage, and secure deployment within mission environments
* Support sponsor engagements and collaborate with technical representatives, investigators, operators, and multidisciplinary engineering teams
* Prepare and deliver technical documentation, assessments, demonstrations, testing reports, and operational briefings to internal and external stakeholders
* Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and knowledge transfer to cyber operations and engineering teams
* Work independently to rapidly learn new technologies, platforms, operational methodologies, and investigative techniques in evolving cyber mission environments Basic Qualifications
* Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 6 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with 3 years' experience; or equivalent combination of related…