L4 Lead Engineer, Digital Asset

Responsibilities

• Lead projects and R&D functions focused on digital assets, cryptocurrency, and Web3 ecosystems.
• Analyze Web3 market trends including DeFi, DAOs/Governance, and game theoretic mechanisms of incentivization and their security impact.
• Develop thought leadership regarding emerging digital topics such as crypto, DeFi, fintech, and the projected use of AI agents to handle a meaningful percentage of all U.S. e-commerce.
• Build networks throughout the organization and with partners in related areas such as AI (for fraud detection and as an emerging risk), digital identity, and cryptography.
• Engage with Web3 market participants to help differentiate MITRE capabilities.
• Lead efforts to determine vulnerabilities, threats, and risks that may compromise digital asset ecosystems.
• Develop actionable frameworks and plans to safeguard digital asset ecosystems.
• Serve as a digital assets subject matter expert leading trainings and educational sessions for internal teams and sponsors.
• Aiding the Federal Government as a community in architecting and applying modern cryptography and PQC technologies to secure systems, software, and protocols.
• Developing strategies, assessing policy and technical constraints, and facilitating the deployment of cryptography solutions into cloud, hybrid, and on‑premises infrastructures for enterprise and tactical environments.
• Performing research and development, evaluation and testing, and operational support for high‑priority sponsor mission applications, MITRE’s internal research and development program, and strategic initiatives.

• 8+ years of work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree, 5 years of work experience with a Master’s, or at least 3 years of work experience with a PhD.
• Demonstrated experience and passion in the cybersecurity aspects of Web3, digital assets, cryptocurrencies, NFTs, and/or DAOs; follows developments and is knowledgeable about the market, relevant technology companies, and products.
• Expertise in Web3 asset classes (e.g., NFTs, smart contracts, and digital currencies).
• Deep technical understanding of Web3 protocols and relevant cybersecurity concerns.
• 8+ years of relevant experience in the financial services industry, payments, consulting, or similar.
• Demonstrable knowledge of the digital and cryptocurrency ecosystem, specifically expertise in topics like payment systems, De‑fi, blockchain, web 3.0, and open banking.
• Demonstrable technical program management experience at a technology company and/or in a technical capacity.
• Strong analytical/problem‑solving skills and sound technical judgment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver results and collaborate across teams.
• Ability to work effectively in secure/classified environments.
• Per the U.S. Government’s eligibility requirements, you must be a U.S. citizen to be considered for a security clearance.
• TS eligibility required.
• This position requires a minimum of 50% hybrid on‑site.

• Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Electrical/Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.
• Experience applying cryptographic standards and guidelines in real‑world deployed systems.
• Experience with design and/or development of technology for implementing digital assets, cryptocurrencies, NFTs, DAOs, DeFi protocols, and/or blockchain applications.
• Advanced knowledge of banking and financial regulation, cloud development, workflow, and data analytic packages.
• Experience with AI and ML to analytically assess risk and detect fraud.

• None (minimum).
• Top Secret (to be obtained within one year from date of hire).

$158,800 - $198,500 - $238,200 Annual

Hybrid

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