Intermediate Cyber Operations Engineer

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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 cyber operations, digital investigations, reverse engineering, vulnerability research, network analysis, and cyber-enabled mission support. We leverage emerging technologies and advanced analytics to deliver innovative capabilities for real-world operational environments.

MITRE is seeking an Intermediate Cyber Operations Engineer to support cyber operations, digital investigations, and applied research initiatives. This role applies cybersecurity, software, and systems engineering skills to develop and assess mission-focused capabilities. The successful candidate will work with experienced engineers and operators to build practical tools, perform technical analysis, and strengthen operational cyber solutions.

MITRE is seeking technical candidates with backgrounds in cybersecurity, computer science, software engineering, systems engineering, or related disciplines to join a research and development team focused on cyber operations, cyber resiliency, and mission capabilities.

The candidate should have familiarity with one or more of the following disciplines: network security, digital forensics, reverse engineering, vulnerability research, network packet capture and analysis, systems administration, automation, or cyber analytics. Candidates should be interested in applying sound engineering and security practices to operational cyber challenges.

In this role, you will:

• Contribute to the design, development, implementation, and assessment of cyber capabilities supporting operational mission objectives.
• Assist with technical analysis of systems, networks, logs, packet captures, and other operational data sources.
• Apply information security principles to the development, configuration, testing, and hardening of systems and supporting infrastructure.
• Develop scripts, prototypes, tools, and workflows that improve cyber analysis, automation, or operational resiliency.
• Support digital forensic, network analysis, vulnerability research, or reverse engineering activities as needed for mission requirements.
• Research and evaluate cyber technologies, security techniques, and operational tradecraft for mission applicability.
• Collaborate with engineers, operators, and multidisciplinary technical teams to deliver mission-focused solutions.
• Prepare technical documentation, test results, assessments, and briefings for technical stakeholders.
• Learn new technologies, platforms, and security methodologies with guidance from senior technical staff.

• Typically requires a minimum of 3…